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Exploring Student Perspectives on Spotify Application in Enhancing Listening Skills: A Case Study in an Indonesian Islamic Junior High School Arra’fu, Muhammad Rafif; Dabamona, Miftahulfadlik; Idrus, Misnariah
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 1 (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.v13i1.6450

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English language learning in Papua, Indonesia, presents a unique context where English is treated as a second language under the Special Autonomy framework. Listening is a fundamental skill in language acquisition, and recent technological developments offer new opportunities to support this process. This study explores students’ perceptions of using Spotify as a digital tool to enhance their English listening skills. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through observation and structured interviews with eighth-grade students at a junior high school in Sorong, West Papua. The research subject was chosen to students’ who use the Spotify App, then they will be interviewed regarding their daily use of the Spotify application in enhancing listening skills.  There were 7 students interviewed out of 20 students observed and this research was conducted for 1 month. Findings indicate that students perceive Spotify, particularly its music and podcast features, as an engaging and effective medium for learning. Participants reported improved vocabulary, comprehension, and motivation, highlighting the platform’s accessibility and audio-visual features as beneficial for language exposure. The study concludes that Spotify can serve as a supportive tool for developing listening skills in EFL contexts. It recommends integrating such digital platforms into language instruction, particularly in regions where English holds a special educational role.
Gender Representation in Indonesian Government-Mandated ELT Textbooks for Primary Schools Baiq Septia Ayuningsih; Abd. Rahman; Misnariah Idrus
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5527

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This qualitative content analysis examines gender representation in Indonesian government-mandated English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks for primary schools to assess alignment between national gender equality policies and pedagogical materials. Findings reveal significant divergence from international norms. Character distribution showed female predominance (57% vs. 43% male) with female protagonist, reversing typical 60-70% male dominance documented in ELT materials globally. Linguistic analysis demonstrated balanced pronoun usage (48% masculine, 52% feminine) with zero generic masculine, male-first ordering, or gendered adjectives. Activity representation showed minimal stereotyping with counter-stereotypical examples, though limited to domestic and school contexts. Occupational representation proved critically limited, depicting only one professional role (male teacher), creating symbolic void in career diversity exposure. The textbook successfully translates Kurikulum Merdeka gender equality policies into content, achieving neutrality through bias elimination but not transformation through active norm challenge. The results place this material at the top of the global ELT textbook rankings for linguistic visibility and equality, while exposing the ongoing employment gap. Findings demonstrate compatibility between Islamic values and gender equality, contradicting assumptions about cultural barriers in Muslim-majority contexts. The occupational void represents critical intervention point during formative developmental years. Study contributes empirical evidence of policy-to-practice translation success and identifies actionable pathways for Indonesian educational material improvement.
The Effectiveness of Quizizz as a Media to Facilitate English Reading Learning at an Indonesian Islamic Junior Secondary School Putri Ayu Lestari; Misnariah Idrus; Hasbullah Hasbullah
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i4.2815

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This study aimed to examined whether the use of Quizizz could improve the English reading achievement of eighth-grade students at MTs Emeyodere Sorong. The study employed a pre-experimental method using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The participants were 12 students selected through total sampling. Data were collected through reading comprehension test administered before and after the implementation of Quizizz and were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed that students’ reading achievement improved after the treatment. The mean score increased from 34.75 on the pre-test to 51.75 on the post-test indicating a gain of 17 points. The paired-samples t-test showed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores (t = -4.092, p .001), indicating that students performed significantly better after the treatment. In addition, the regression analysis demonstrated a significant effect of Quizizz on students’ reading achievement (F= 12.256, p = .006). These findings are consistent with previous studies that reported the positive impact of Quizizz on students’ engagement, motivation, and reading performance. Therefore, Quizizz can be considered an effective learning medium for enhancing students’ reading achievement.