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Teachers’ Insight on the Urgency of Research in ELT on the Excellence of English Learning Musahrain Musahrain; Nashruddin Nashruddin; Novalia Tanasy; Liqaa Habeb Al-Obaydi
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 2 (2026): April In Progress
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i2.1991

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To improve the quality of learning, teachers must have advanced knowledge of educational research. The purpose of this research is to investigate English teachers’ insights on the importance of research in English Language Teaching and its impact on the excellence of English language learning. The survey method with a quantitative approach and Focus Group Discussion were applied in this study. The population in this research were EFL teachers from junior high schools and senior high schools in South Sulawesi. The survey was conducted by sending online questionnaires to 50 English teachers randomly selected as research samples. Only those with 10 years or more teaching experience were included in the sample. The survey data were analyzed by using descriptive statistical technique. Furthermore, 5 of those 50 teachers with master (S2) qualification were involved in the FGD to gain in-depth understanding. The survey results indicate that most respondents (72,2%) understand the concept of educational research in ELT. In term of interest in research activities, 85% respondents show high interest. However, the level of involvement in research activities varies. The FGD results identify resource limitations and resistance to innovation as challenges in integrating scientific research. Evaluation with various modes is considered important to measure the effectiveness of integrating research findings in ELT into English language learning practices. Overall, the research-based learning approach is received positively among teachers. However, practical challenges need to be addressed to increase teacher engagement in research, and integrate educational research into teaching activities.
Exploring Teachers’ Strategies in Addressing the Learning Needs of Introvert and Extrovert Students Nurhikmah; Zul Astri; Nashruddin; Nuraeni
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v8i2.2944

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This study aimed to explore the strategies of English teachers at MTsN 1 Maros in accommodating the learning needs of introvert and extrovert students, focusing on Hamruni's (2009) theory. This research uses a qualitative approach with five English teachers from MTsN 1 Maros as participants. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results show that teachers applied direct, indirect, interactive, and independent strategies for introverts, while direct and interactive strategies suited extroverts, and for both personalities they integrated interactive, indirect, experimental, and independent strategies. These findings highlight that adaptive teaching can help increase learning engagement among students with different personalities, while reinforcing Hamruni's theory through practical application in diverse classrooms.
English Teachers' Efforts Towards Language Acquisition of Students With Mental Retardation Nashruddin, Nashruddin; Aisyah, Sitti; Latief, Syekh Adiwijaya; Ilmi, Musyakirah Nur
Jurnal Disastri (Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia) Vol 7 No 3 (2025): Jurnal Disastri: Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33752/disastri.v7i3.10488

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This study aims to describe how students with mental retardation acquire language, and to find out the efforts of English teachers through multicultural-based education in supporting the language acquisition of students with mental retardation. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this study involved 10 students with mental retardation and one English teacher at a special school (SLB) in Maros Regency. Data was collected through observation and interviews to explore learning practices and teacher interactions with students. The data analysis technique is thematic analysis, which allows researchers to identify the main patterns and themes from the data obtained. Research findings indicate five stages of language acquisition by students with mental retardation: preproduction, early production, speech emergency, intermediate fluency, and advanced fluency. In addition, it was found that English teachers make five main efforts in multicultural learning: content integration, knowledge construction, equity pedagogy, prejudice reduction, and empowering school with culture and social structure. This research provides a new perspective by emphasizing the importance of integrating multicultural values ​​into language teaching strategies that are adaptive to students' special needs. The implications of this research suggest that inclusive and multicultural language education has the potential to improve the language skills of children with special needs and create a more equitable and empowering learning environment.