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ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: TOEFL ITP COMPARISON BETWEEN UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATES AT AN ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY Ukhrowi, Wim Banu; Qani’ah, Binti
Al-Irsyad: Journal of Education Science Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Juli 2025
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Darud Da'wah Wal Irsyad Pinrang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58917/aijes.v4i2.242

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This research explores the gap in academic English proficiency between undergraduate (S1) and postgraduate (S2) students at a pesantren-based university, using TOEFL ITP scores as the primary benchmark. Although academic English has been widely studied in university contexts, limited attention has been given to pesantren-based institutions—especially in comparing the proficiency levels of students across educational stages. This study addresses that gap by offering fresh insights from a unique educational setting that combines religious and academic curricula. A quantitative comparative approach applied involved 140 students, divided equally between the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. After testing the data distribution using the Shapiro-Wilk test, results indicated non-normality (p < 0.05), leading to the use of the Mann-Whitney U test for statistical comparison. Descriptive analysis revealed that postgraduate students scored higher on average (M = 468.9; SD = 23.57) than undergraduates (M = 447.6; SD = 20.32). Furthermore, score ranges differed noticeably: undergraduates commonly scored between 430–460, while postgraduates were more frequently in the 460–500 range. The Mann-Whitney U test confirmed a statistically significant difference between the two groups (U = 1890.500, p = 0.020). These findings suggest a clear disparity in academic English mastery between undergraduate and postgraduate students in this context. The results highlight the importance of implementing targeted academic interventions at the undergraduate level—such as integrated English instruction, intensive support programs, and context-based language learning. By reinforcing English proficiency early in students' academic journeys, it can prepare their graduates to succeed in global academic and professional arenas.
IMPROVING STUDENT"™S SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH ROLE PLAY MODEL FOR ESP STUDENTS Ukhrowi, Wim Banu
Jurnal Kajian Pembelajaran dan Keilmuan Vol 6, No 1 (2022): April 2022
Publisher : Universitas Tanjungpura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26418/jurnalkpk.v6i1.54513

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This research is designed as research on improving students' speaking ability for students of the undergraduate nursing program. This research used Role-play as a technique in teaching speaking in English course. The method of this research is called"   A   Classroom   Action   Research".   The subject of this research was the undergraduate nursing program in the academic year   2021-2022   semester 5 consisting of   24   students.   The data of this research were collected by using a measurement technique that was a performance test to measure students' achievements. The findings of this classroom action research showed that speaking ability in class increases by using the Roleplay technique. Based on data analysis, the mean score of the students on the first cycle is 6.770, which qualified poor to average, and the mean score of the students on the second cycle is   7.406, which is qualified average to good. It means that the action hypothesis of the using Role play technique to improve students' speaking ability in class is proven.