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EFL Students' Needs of Digital Literacy to Meet the Demands of 21stCentury Skills ERYANSYAH ERYANSYAH; ERLINA ERLINA; FIFTINOVA FIFTINOVA; ARI NURWENI
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 3, No. 2, December 2019
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

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This study was a survey study which was aimed at looking at EFL students’ current knowledge and skills of ICT. The research questions of this study were(1) What levels of digital literacy are the EFL students?, (2) What are the factors affecting EFL students in using ICT in language learning?, and (3) What are the students' needs to improve their digital literacy skills to meet the demands of the 21st century skills? Two groups of EFL students from two state-owned universities in the southern part of Sumatra were involved in this study. A set of questionnaires adapted from Ravitz (2014) was used. The findings showed that EFL students’ current level of digital literacy was categorized low. Factors affecting them from using ICT in language learning properly were limited use of ICT applications as a tool for language learning and limited access to computers and internet applications on campus. What the EFL students needed to improve their digital literacy skills was the availability of computers with internet applications to be used anytime on campus, ICT training for both teachers and students, and continuous integration of ICT in language learning.
Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Digital Literacy and Factors Affecting Digital Literacy Development Eryansyah Eryansyah; Ismail Petrus; Sri Indrawati; Ernalida Ernalida
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 4, No. 2, Dec 2020
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

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This study was intended to investigate pre-service EFL teachers’ digital literacy skills and factors affecting them in developing their digital literacy skills. Respondents participating in this research were the English Education Study Program students of a university in South Sumatra Province. They were in the fourth-year of study. Research data were collected through questionnaires. Research findings revealed that pre-service EFL teachers’ digital literacy was categorized above acceptable level. The main factors inhibiting them from developing digital literacy competence were a limited number of computers with online access on campus, no ICT training provided by the university for them, less practice of digital technology in teaching and learning activities, lack of budget to access the internet outside campus. Sustainable availability of digital resources at the campus, regular training of ICT on campus, and persistent integration of digital technologies in language learning seemed to be important develop their digital literacy skills.
Travel Agent Students' English Reading Materials: Students' Perspective Sinta Octaviana; Eryansyah Eryansyah; Rita Inderawati
Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics, 6(2), November 2021
Publisher : Pusat Pelatihan, Riset, dan Pembelajaran Bahasa

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The study aims to study travel agent students' perception and needs toward English reading materials used in English learning at Vocational High School. Two sets of questionnaires were used to collect the data of the study. The first set of the questionnaire was used to find out students' perceptions, and the other one was used to analyze the needs of the students. The needs analysis was done based on four aspects of needs assessment: TSA, PSA, Deficiency Analysis, and Strategy Analysis. Afterwards, the obtained data were analyzed quantitatively. The results indicated that the students viewed English as an essential subject to learn.  Furthermore, the students also perceived that integrating technology and Palembang culture into the English reading materials (textbook) was important in this 21st-century era. Besides, the students also believed that the current materials learned at school were not yet suitable for their needs, and they currently had difficulties learning English. In addition, the students hoped the reading materials contained the 21st-century skills and their local cultures related to their major. Based on the needs analysis results, further steps were necessary to provide the English reading materials integrated to Palembang local culture, which could facilitate students to improve their English proficiency in line with their department and the demands of the 21st century.
Teachers’ Voices towards HOTS Integration in Teaching Reading Comprehension Nyimas Larasati Utami; Rita Inderawati; Eryansyah Eryansyah
Eralingua: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Asing dan Sastra Vol 5, No 2 (2021): ERALINGUA
Publisher : Makassar State University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eralingua.v5i2.22322

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Abstract. Higher order thinking skill (HOTS) is the demanded skill in 21st century that one needs to possess in order to be able to compete in the advanced era. The aim of this case study is to investigate the teachers’ beliefs in HOTS integration in the teaching of reading comprehension as well as how the beliefs are applied in the practices of teaching reading by doing a qualitative study in a case-study design. A semi-structured interview and classroom observations were used to obtain the data. The results indicated that the teachers shared strong beliefs about the concept of HOTS and its components. The concept includes how they defined HOTS. In addition, the components revealed how they comprehend analyzing (C4), evaluating (C5), and creating (C6). Practically, the teachers' beliefs were not fully reflected, particularly in the question and assignment they assigned to students that indicated LOTS. This ivestigation suggests that more teachers’ professional development is required to promote the success of HOTS incorporation into teaching reading comprehension, mainly during online learning due to pandemic.Keywords: Higher Order Thinking Skill, HOTS, Reading Comprehension, Teachers’ Beliefs,   integration
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ LEARNING STYLES AND THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY AT SMA N 4 PALEMBANG Aprilia Sari Rahayu; Eryansyah Eryansyah; Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10 No 2 (2022)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i2.6260

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The objective of this study was to find out whether or not there was a significant correlation of learning style and the eleventh grade students' speaking ability. In this study, the population was ten students the eleventh grade students of SMA N 4 Palembang. The sample of this study, the researcher used purposive sampling technique. In order to collect the data, in this study used interviews and an oral test from virtual classes. Analyze the data, the researcher used Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient on SPPS. The result speaks interviews with students used the scale rating scores. From these results, the minimum score was 80, the maximum score was 88, and the mean score was 86. Second method was an oral test from virtual classes. In this test the researcher asked the students to tell about the most beautiful place that they have ever visited. Based on the results of the oral test score from virtual classes, the minimum score was 86, the maximum score was 92, and the mean score was 90. It could be concluded, that there was significant correlation between learning style and the eleventh grade students' speaking ability at SMA N 4 Palembang.
Developing of Palembang-Local-Culture Narrative Reading Materials for the Eleventh Grade of Senior High School Silvia Indri Triani; Eryansyah Eryansyah; Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 14, No 4 (2022): AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v14i4.1529

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The objectives of this study were to find out the validity, practicality, and potential effect of the developed Palembang-local-culture narrative reading materials about Palembang food. This study was designed as research and development involving three phases including analysis, design, and evaluation and revision phases. The formative evaluation was done through one-to-one evaluation, small group evaluation, and field trial. The subjects of this study were eleventh grade of senior high school in  Palembang. The validity was done in expert review. The validity score of the developed product was 3,20 which was categorized as high validity level. The practicality was conducted in one-to-one and small group evaluation. The practicality of one-to-one evaluation was 3,6 which was at very high practical level and the practicality in small group evaluation was 3,7 which was at very high practical level. The result in field trial was categorized as effective. It showed that there were 18 students (78,26%) out of 23 students in field trial reached the MMC (Minimum Mastery Criterion) which was 75.
Android-based Palembang Local Culture Procedure Text for Vocational High School: A Students’ Need Analysis Ummy Wahyuni; Eryansyah Eryansyah; Rita Inderawati
AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol 14, No 3 (2022): AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan
Publisher : STAI Hubbulwathan Duri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (640.999 KB) | DOI: 10.35445/alishlah.v14i3.1364

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Rapid progress in science and technology is a hallmark of the globalized era. To stay up with the demands of the industry in the 4.0 era, it is important to consider both traditional classroom learning and social and virtual forms of learning. This research aims to discover, with the support of Palembang's vocational high school students and teachers, what kinds of reading material will best meet the demands of those pupils concerning procedure texts informed by the culture of that city. The author conducted an interview and a questionnaire to acquire data. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of the information were made. It was found that students needed English for their future careers, that they were not interested in reading because their English language skills were at a beginning level, that texts about general knowledge were relevant, that texts about Palembang's local culture were crucial as topics in reading comprehension, that texts about procedures where needed, and that reading materials about Palembang's local culture were not easily obtainable. Students in Palembang needed exposure to local culture, specifically Palembang's traditional dishes; 8) A mobile app for Android was needed to facilitate education. The assignment asked students to combine local Palembang culture with their English skills to produce a set of instructions using an Android app; this work could be useful in the students' professional lives in the future.
Probing Indonesian Teachers’ Learning Investment in Response to Educational Disruption: A Narrative Inquiry Masayu Lely Mutmainnah; Sary Silvhiany; Eryansyah Eryansyah
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 6 No 2 (2022): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v6i2.6242

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Drawing upon the theoretical framework of investment and the methodological perspective of narrative inquiry, this article explores how English teachers from South Sumatra, Indonesia navigated the challenges of the sudden shift to online learning, how they positioned themselves in times of pandemic crisis professionally, and the perceived effects of their professional development participations. Data from the study include interviews, teachers’ digital artifacts, and teachers’ reflective writing. The critical incident analysis employed in this study sheds light on the challenges faced by English teachers in teaching online in the pandemic era including the unavailability of internet quota at home, teachers’ difficulties in teaching online, and the ability of teachers to adapt online teaching. Besides, the English teachers invested in continuing professional development by applying professional development activities such as; seminars, webinars, training, and workshop that were facilitated by the government and shared in the social group such as MGMP activities. Lastly, professional development was important for them since it affected their teaching online during a pandemic and their professional competency development and performance during online teaching activities. Implications are drawn out for school administration, governmental education departments, and teacher education institutions, as they need to coalesce to engage in more collaborative work to support teachers’ professional development.
Challenges and Strategies in Early Teaching Experience: Voice of Novice EFL Indonesian Lecturers Fairuz Putri Khalisa; Soni Mirizon; Eryansyah Eryansyah
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 6 No 2 (2022): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v6i2.6135

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For novice EFL lecturers, the early years of teaching are quite challenging, as what they find ‘ideal’ in pre-service education is different from the realities of the classroom. The unfamiliar curriculum, limited supports from institutions, and socialization issues are general challenges for new lecturers. This study aimed to explore the voices of novice EFL Indonesian lecturers about the challenges faced and the strategies used in their early teaching experience. In this qualitative case study, the data were collected through interviews with four participants (novice EFL Indonesian lecturers). This study found that there were two major challenges that novice EFL lecturers faced in their early teaching experience, namely student-related challenges (students’ low proficiency in English, students’ negative learning attitude, students’ low critical thinking) and institution-related challenges (unavailability of suitable syllabus and high demand of the university to the teachers). In responding to student-related challenges, novice EFL lecturers employed some strategies such as grouping students into mixed-ability groups, adjusting the materials to the student’s level of proficiency, setting rules and consequences with students, and designing activities that promote critical thinking. In coping with institution-related challenges, these teachers collaborate with other English lecturers to develop a module and they consult with their coordinators to navigate the situation.
CREATIVE WRITING AND INNOVATIVE PROCESS OF BEOWULF VIRTUAL DRAMA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Karwandi Karwandi; Rita Inderawati; Didi Suhendi; Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak; Eryansyah Eryansyah; Sardianto Markos Siahaan
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7109

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Pandemic Covid-19 forced education sector to have no more face-to-face classes since 2020. Unluckily, students from drama classes no longer performed on the stage even though they have well-prepared for the performance. This article highlighted four main problems: 1) How creative were students in writing drama script for virtual drama performance? 2) What were innovative processes created by the students for virtual drama performance? 3) What were the problem faced by the students in writing drama script and performing virtual drama performance? and 4) How were the lecturers’ role for the students in writing drama script and performing virtual drama performance? To answer these questions, the study employed online observation, interview, and documentation to dig up the research questions. The result of the study showed that by using documented-limited creative writing, most of the students were able in creating the drama script collaboratively and they utilized Zoom platform and Canva application through these preliminary investigation, detailed investigation, development, testing and validation, and full production processes. As a whole, the students were creative and innovative during the process of virtual drama performance and it could make the process of teaching and learning are worthwhile because lecturers and students had collaborated very well.
Co-Authors Alhenri Wijaya Amiroh, Rizqi Amrullah Amrullah Amrullah Anisa Rhahima Annisa Luthfia Dayu Rahmah Aprilia Sari Rahayu Aprilia Sari Rahayu ARI NURWENI Daniel Parulian Sipahutar Dedi Kurniawan Dedi Kurniawan Didi Suhendi Didi Suhendi Dikaprio , Vigo Dwi Maharrani Dwi Maharrani Elsya Agesty Erliani, Nys. Nabilah Putri Erlina Erlina ERLINA ERLINA Ernalida Ernalida Fairuz Putri Khalisa Faizah, Vivian Azarine Fasya, Nadira Mutiara Fiftinova Fiftinova FIFTINOVA FIFTINOVA Fiftinova Fiftinova, Fiftinova Hukama Rizky Yusriyah Ida Rosmalina Ida Rosmalina, Ida Islami, Azzahra Nanda Ismail Petrus Karwandi Karwandi Koller, Muthia Zahranisa Larasati, Ade Putri Lesia, Eza Septy Lingga Agustina Suganda LINGGA PITALOKA, NOVA Lumei Haryanti Kumbara Machdalena Vianty Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak, Margaretha Dinar Masayu Lely Mutmainnah Maya Anjela Meilinda Meilinda Mitra Afriadeni Mona Monika Murtadho, Muhammad Ali Arif Muthmainnah Muthmainnah Nia Dayanti Novrianti, Bolivani Nurfadila, Sari Nurmantara, Loga Nyimas Larasati Utami Pertiwi, Hanna Pratami, Silvia Putera Jaya, Hariswan Putri, Ermalati Rahayu, Aprilia Sari Ratna Wulan Dari, Tita Raudhatul Jannah Rita Hayati Rita Hayati Rita Inderawati Rolita, Nita Sardianto Markos Siahaan Sardianto Siahaan Sary Silvhiany Silvia Indri Triani Sinta Octaviana Sofendi Sofendi Sofendi Sofendi SOFENDI SOFENDI, SOFENDI Soni Mirizon Soni Mirizon Sri Indrawati Sri Susanti Susanti, Sri Tisa, Fatimah Tita Ratna Wulan Dari Tita Wulandari Ummy Wahyuni WAHYUNI ANGGRAINI, HESTI Wahyuni, Ummy Wijaya, Alhenri Yenni Anggraini Zuraida Zuraida