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Adapting Reading Instruction to Meet the Needs of Nursing Students: Insights from a Targeted Educational Study Amiroh, Rizqi; Mirizon, Soni; Eryansyah, Eryansyah
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 8 No 2 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v8i2.24004

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Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and effective information transfer is crucial for nursing students, impacting their academic and professional competence. This study aims to identify the gaps in English reading materials used by nursing students at a Health Polytechnic, assessing their adequacy in supporting these critical cognitive skills. The research focused on 79 second-semester nursing students during the 2022/2023 academic year and employed a 25-item questionnaire to analyze target situations, deficiencies, current situations, and strategies. The results reveal that existing general English coursebooks need to meet the specialized needs of nursing education. Notably, these materials lack content that promotes HOTS and aids in information transfer, essential elements for nurturing the cognitive and professional skills required in nursing. The study underscores a significant need for more appropriate materials that support HOTS, highlighting the need for strategically revised material development. It is recommended that custom English reading materials integrating HOTS and effective information transfer techniques be developed to enhance comprehension and relevance in the nursing curriculum, thereby better preparing nursing students for their future roles.
How Do EFL Supervisors and Students Perceive the Journey of Thesis Writing? Islami, Azzahra Nanda; Amrullah; Eryansyah
VELES Voices of English Language Education Society Vol 8 No 3 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/veles.v8i3.27821

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Thesis writing is a critical milestone for undergraduate students, yet it presents unique challenges for EFL learners who must navigate linguistic barriers alongside academic demands. In contexts where English is not the primary language, these challenges become even more pronounced, affecting both students’ writing competencies and the effectiveness of supervisory support. This study aimed to identify the primary challenges in thesis writing and supervision from the perspectives of undergraduate EFL students and their supervisors at a state university in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Additionally, it sought to uncover the reasons behind these difficulties and explore solutions proposed by supervisors to assist students in completing their undergraduate theses. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, the study involved 70 undergraduate students engaged in thesis writing and six lecturers serving as supervisors. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, with questionnaire data analyzed using percentage analysis and interview data subjected to thematic analysis. The findings revealed that students face challenges related to writing competencies and perceptions of supervisory support, including issues with topic selection, grammar, and effective communication. Supervisors identified seven key challenges and proposed actionable solutions, such as fostering consistent communication, encouraging extensive literature review, and improving adherence to institutional guidelines. These findings emphasize the need for a collaborative and structured approach to address the multifaceted challenges of thesis writing for EFL students.
FOUR STRATEGIES IN TEACHING SPEAKING DURING COVID -19 PANDEMIC AT SMA N 04 PALEMBANG Rahayu, Aprilia Sari; Eryansyah, Eryansyah; Sitinjak, Margaretha Dinar
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.v10i3.6342

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Teaching and learning activities for speaking at SMA N 04 Palembang were conducted online, as one of the efforts to suppress the spread of Covid-19. The process of teaching and learning speaking online was conducted was through a web-based application and internet network. In situations like this, teachers had a very important role because they were the ones responsible for motivating, guiding, and correcting mistakes made by students when speaking English. Therefore, teachers of this school had to think critically and use appropriate strategies to ensure that the teaching process during online learning ran well. The purpose of this study was to describe teacher's strategies of SMA N 04 Palembang in teaching speaking during the current Covid-19 Pandemic. This study used a qualitative narrative inquiry method. The participants in this study were four English teachers in SMA N 04 Palembang. Data collection techniques in this study were observation and interviews. The results showed that the teachers at SMA N 04 Palembang used four strategies, namely roleplaying, storytelling, discussion and reporting. Thus, from those strategies, roleplaying and storytelling seemed to be the most commonly used as they were considered to improve students’ English speaking skills during online learning.
MULTIMODAL CONTENT ANALYSIS OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS IN AN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK Murtadho, Muhammad Ali Arif; Eryansyah, Eryansyah; Silvhiany, Sary
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i1.7805

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English textbooks are a valuable tool for promoting the development of 21st century skills. Meanwhile, multimodal texts in textbooks are employed by authors to convey meaning through verbal and visual modes, thus necessitating the adoption of multimodal analysis as the most efficacious method for its elucidation. Regrettably, there exists a dearth of literature concerning the application of this approach for analyzing textbooks. To fill this gap, the study examined 21st century skills in an English textbook. This study used content analysis with multimodal social semiotic approach. The subject of the study was an English textbook “English for Nusantara” for the seventh-grade students. The result shown that critical thinking and problem-solving skill was the most frequent type. However, the study did not find any mention of media literacy, and there were only a few instances of economic literacy and global awareness. It is suggested that future revisions should include them. Moreover, English teachers are urged to actively participate in the process of textbook selection and augment the instructional materials with supplementary resources to mitigate any inadequacies of the textbook.
Instructional Materials of Podcast Scripts in Bridging EFL Students' Awareness of Climate Change: A Need Analysis Faizah, Vivian Azarine; Inderawati, Rita; Eryansyah, Eryansyah
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i2.14202

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The integration of global issues, such as climate change, into English reading materials is crucial in the Independent Curriculum. However, there is a gap in current teaching resources regarding the inclusion of climate change topics in an accessible and engaging format. This study, conducted at SMA Srijaya Negara in Palembang, Indonesia, aims to analyze students' needs for climate change-based descriptive texts integrated into podcast scripts as supplementary teaching materials. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study involved questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 35 tenth-grade students, their English teacher, and a stakeholder. The findings reveal that students need materials that align with their English proficiency levels and are relevant to global issues, especially climate change. Students expressed a preference for descriptive texts that are not only informative but also simple to understand, allowing them to connect the theme of climate change with their real-life contexts through engaging and relatable materials. This study identifies a significant gap in the existing teaching materials, as they do not fully accommodate students' needs for climate change content presented in accessible descriptive text formats. Based on these findings, the study advocates for the development of climate change-based podcast scripts derived from descriptive texts, designed to match students' English proficiency and be more relevant to their daily lives. This research is expected to contribute to the development of supplementary teaching materials that enhance students' English skills while raising their awareness of climate change issues.
The Relationship Between the Intensity of Watching Netflix Series in English and the Speaking Ability of 3rd Semester English Education Students at Sriwijaya University Dikaprio , Vigo; Eryansyah, Eryansyah
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8441

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This study investigates whether the viewing intensity of English Netflix series correlates with speaking ability among 24 third-semester English Language Education students at Sriwijaya University. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected over one semester via a viewing intensity questionnaire and a speaking ability test, and analyzed using Pearson Correlation. The results indicated no significant relationship between viewing intensity and speaking ability (r = 0.123, Sig. = 0.519). The remarkably low coefficient of determination (r2 = 1.51) suggests that variance in speaking ability is almost entirely explained by factors other than the intensity of passive viewing. Consequently, the study concludes that passive viewing of Netflix alone is ineffective as a sole tool for improving speaking ability, and its potential as a language learning medium is only realized when integrated with active learning strategies and productive language tasks.
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 Didi Suhendi Didi Suhendi Dikaprio , Vigo Dwi Maharrani Dwi Maharrani Elsya Agesty ERLINA ERLINA Erlina Erlina Ernalida Ernalida Fairuz Putri Khalisa Faizah, Vivian Azarine Fiftinova Fiftinova FIFTINOVA FIFTINOVA Fiftinova Fiftinova, Fiftinova Hariswan Putera Jaya Hesti Wahyuni Anggraini 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 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 Nova Lingga Pitaloka Novrianti, Bolivani Nurfadila, Sari Nurmantara, Loga Nyimas Larasati Utami Pertiwi, Hanna Pratami, Silvia Putri, Ermalati Rahayu, Aprilia Sari 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, Ummy Wijaya, Alhenri Yenni Anggraini Zuraida Zuraida