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EFL Students’ Challenges In Learning Speaking Skills During Online-to-Offline Transition Era Fajaryani, Nunung; Herliza, Gita; M. Ali. , Rd.
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): Volume 10 No 2 2023
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.602

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This research aimed to explore the challenges faced by EFL students’ in learning speaking skills during the online-to-offline transition era, then the difference between the experience of learning speaking skills during online and offline, and also explain the potential solutions that EFL students’ do to overcome the challenges. The site of this research was an English study program at one public university in Jambi. The participants in this study were five fourth-semester students consisting of 3 different classes who have completed speaking lessons in 1-3 semesters. This research employed qualitative study. In collecting the data, the researcher used interviews as a primary instrument. The results of this research indicated that there were two themes of challenges faced by EFL students in speaking English, including lack of vocabulary (academic word issues), and nervousness (communication apprehension). This research also revealed that there were four themes of differences in online and offline learning, including learning process (inattentiveness unmotivated, attentiveness and motivated), classroom activities (non-interactive and interactive learning), time management (undisciplined and disciplined learning), and learning outcomes (understanding the material). Last but not least, this research also pointed out that the participants used three strategies or potential solutions to overcome their challenges. Those strategies are metacognitive strategies (preparing vocabulary), cognitive strategies (entertainment platform), and social strategies (asking and practice). Finally, the transition era gives new experiences to students. They do not experience challenges in terms of environment and internet issue as they face during online learning.
The Impacts of the Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka Program on Students’ Academic Performance Masbirorotni; Abrar, Mukhlas; Fajaryani, Nunung; Failasofah; Nisa, Zahra Syifa"un
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v8i1.36627

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This research aimed to determine what factors affect the academic side of students during the Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (PMM) activities. It focused on the positive and negative academic effects experienced by English language education students at Universitas Jambi following the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program, especially for batches 1, 2, and 3 of the Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (PMM) program. The researchers used a qualitative method to reveal the effect of the Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (PMM) program on English study program students' academic performance. This research was conducted in the English study program at Universitas Jambi with ten participants. The data of this research were collected using interviews and documentation. The interviews contained experiences from the academic side of students based on interview questions. The results of the data analysis found a positive and negative effect on student academic achievement after participating in Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (PMM) activities and the reason they follow this program.
Navigating Academic Writing: EFL Students Teachers’ Challenges and Solutions Nawangsih, Nawangsih; Fajaryani, Nunung; Abrar, Mukhlash
Edukasi Vol 11 No 02 (2024): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/6gkfyw37

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At the university level, mastering academic writing skills is a significant concern for students. However, in EFL contexts, academic writing is considered a challenging skill. The purposes of this research were to investigate challenges faced by EFL student teachers and how they overcome those challenges. The theoretical framework of cultural capital was used to guide the research. The research employed qualitative research design with a case study approach. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants. There were 8 participants voluntarily agreed to participate in this research. In collecting the data, the researchers used semi-structured in-depth interviews and document analysis. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The results of the research revealed 1) six major themes of challenges including mechanics of writing, socio-cultural, psychological aspects, critical thinking skills, unity, and literature review writing. 2) the EFL student teachers used strategies to overcome their academic writing challenges that classified into metacognitive strategies, cognitive strategies, and social strategies.
Writing Argumentative Essays: Jambi EFL Students' Challenges and Strategies Ananda, Chairani Resti; Mardiah, Radiatan; Fajaryani, Nunung
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 9, No 2 (2024): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v9i2.1722

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Argumentative writing is a genre of writing that is considered difficult by EFL students at the university level. This study aimed to investigate problems faced by EFL students in writing an argumentative essay and to explain their strategies to overcome the problems. The participants of this study were ten fifth-semester students of the 2023-2024 academic year at the English Education Study Program of a public university in Jambi, Indonesia. A qualitative research design with a case study approach was applied. A semi-structured interview was conducted to collect the main data, and document analysis was carried out to support it. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that problems faced by EFL students in writing an argumentative essay include: 1) argument development problems, such as generating and developing arguments, organizing or structuring arguments, creating an argumentative thesis statement, and a lack of counterclaim and refutation knowledge, and 2) research or source integration problems, such as finding supporting evidence and a lack of writing citation knowledge. Meanwhile, strategies used by EFL students to overcome the problems include 1) information acquisition strategies by reading a lot of sources, watching videos, and looking at essay examples, 2) technology utilization strategies by using AI applications, and 3) review and improvement strategies by re-checking and revision and asking for feedback.
FACTORS AND STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING IN ACADEMIC WRITING: A CASE OF EFL STUDENTS AT ONE UNIVERSITY IN JAMBI Yeni, Fitra; Fajaryani, Nunung; Abrar, Mukhlash
JELT (Jambi-English Language Teaching) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jelt.v8i2.35705

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At the university level, critical thinking is an essential yet challenging skill for EFL students. EFL students often face various barriers to developing this skill. The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that influence EFL students' abilities and to investigate the strategies they employ to develop critical thinking skills in academic writing. This study used a qualitative research design with a case study approach while the data was collected through semi-structured interviews with ten participants, specifically eighth-semester students majoring in English at a public University in Jambi. The researcher used purposive sampling to select participants based on specific criteria. The researcher used thematic analysis as a method to examine and interpret the collected data. The findings show that EFL students face several factors that affect their ability to develop critical thinking in academic writing including personal competence factors (lack of topical knowledge), linguistic factors (grammar and vocabulary), and psychological factors (low motivation, lack of self-confidence, and anxiety in supervision),. However, despite these influencing factors, EFL students also apply strategies to overcome challenges when developing critical thinking in academic writing, specifically self-management, technology support, learning atmosphere, support system, and mentorship schedule management. It can be concluded that this research is expected to be useful as suggestions and recommendations aimed to develop critical thinking in academic writing, especially for Indonesian students at the undergraduate level.
Exploring EFL Students' Speaking Anxiety of English Teacher Education Program at One Public University in Jambi Abrar, Mukhlash; Fajaryani, Nunung; Habizar, Habizar; Miftahudin, Miftahudin; Sokoy, Mercy
Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics, 7(1), May 2022
Publisher : Pusat Pelatihan, Riset, dan Pembelajaran Bahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21462/ijefl.v7i1.457

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Speaking is one of the most difficult skills in language learning particularly in learning English as a foreign language. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the issues of speaking anxiety, the factors influencing their speaking anxiety, and the strategies they employed to alleviate the anxiety at one English teacher education program in Jambi, Indonesia. In order to collect the data, a semi-structured interview was employed and guided by an interview protocol to stimulate the participants in answering the questions during the interview. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we only had access to invite 12 students to participate in our study-they were nine male and three female student teachers. To select the participants, we employed purposive sampling with a convenience case strategy. Through thematic analysis (Braun and Clark, 2006), we identified three major themes of factors influencing the participants’ speaking anxiety, including 1) language barrier (Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency); 2) psychological issues (low motivation, and personality); and 3) learning proponents (lecturers, classmates, and unfamiliar topic). To alleviate their anxiety, the participants have undertaken strategies, such as 1) self-management (self-practice and doing positive activities) and 2) getting-help strategies (friends’ help and motivation).
EFL learners' challenges to speak English in online speaking classes Abrar, Mukhlash; Fajaryani, Nunung; Masbirorotni, Masbirorotni; Gustin, Resi Amalia; Ningsih, Ananda Wahyu
Jurnal Kependidikan: Penelitian Inovasi Pembelajaran Vol 8, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Directorate of Research and Community ServiceUniversitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jk.v8i2.52311

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The purposes of this qualitative inquiry were to explore EFL learners' challenges in online speaking and their strategies in overcoming the challenges. To collect the data, we employed semi-structured interviews and audio diary to 12 EFL learners who voluntarily participated in our study. Based on data analysis, we identified four interrelated themes and sub-themes about EFL learners' challenges in online speaking classes, such as 1) internet and technology related issues (poor connection and lack of technological knowledge); 2) linguistics issues (limited vocabulary, lack of grammatical knowledge, fluency problem, and pronunciation problem); 3) psychological issues (anxiety, low motivation and insecure); and 4 learning proponents (lack of topical knowledge and unsupportive peers). To overcome those encountered challenges, EFL learners used several strategies, including 1) Self-management (self-practice and being well-prepared); 2) helping from others (asking or having discussion with friends and asking the lecturers); and technological support (taking advantage of entertainment platforms and language applications).
Pelatihan Menggunakan Mendeley dalam Penulisan Ilmiah bagi Guru SMKN 04 Tanjabtim Rotni, Masbiro; Abrar, Mukhlash; Failasofah, Failasofah; Fajaryani, Nunung; Volya, Duty
Jurnal JUPEMA Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): November 2024
Publisher : Laboratorium Pembelajaran FKIP Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jupema.v3i2.38803

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Sebagai seorang guru tentunya memiliki banyak tugas yang harus dikerjakan, bukan hanya sekedar mengajar di kelas saja. Salah satu tugas lain dari guru ialah mereka harus mampu menulis karya ilmiah dan mempublikasikannya kepada jurnal-jurnal yang terindeks nasional. Namun, terkadang masih banyak para guru yang belum memahami apa saja persyaratan yang harus diperhatikan pada saat ingin mempublikasikan tulisannya sehingga beberapa jurnal tersebut menolak tulisan yang mereka kirimkan. Hal inilah yang menggugah tim pengabdi untuk melakukan pelatihan menggunakan Reference Management Software (RMS) Mendeley, yang sangat bermanfaat bagi para guru dalam menulis karya ilmiah mengingat bahwa referensi merupakan salah satu syarat yang sangat diperhatikan oleh tim redaksi jurnal ilmiah. Kegiatan ini dilakukan selama satu kali di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negri (SMK N) 04 Tanjung Jabung Timur (Tanjabtim), dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 28 peserta. Berdasarkan hasil angket, diperoleh bahwa umumnya peserta menulis referensi secara manual dengan persentase sebesar 78.6%. Setelah diberikan pelatihan, seluruh peserta (100%) menyatakan bahwa ternyata dengan menggunakan Mendeley mereka bisa menulis sitasi dengan benar, cepat, efektif, efisien dan akurat. Selain itu mereka juga merekomendasikan menggunaan Mendeley ini kepada rekan kerja nya yang lain. Hasil angket tersebut terlihat bahwa pelatihan ini telah memberikan dampak yang positif dalam meningkatkan kualitas dan penulisan karya ilmiah peserta. Diharapkan hasil dari pelatihan ini dapat memberikan manfaat yangnyata dalam pengembangan ilmu pengetahuna dan penelitian di kalangan para guru.
Literasi Bahasa Inggris Untuk Anak Panti Asuhan Yayasan Izzati Jannah, Payo Lebar, Jelutung Abrar, Mukhlas; Rachmawati, Rachmawati; Fortunasari, Fortunasari; Fajaryani, Nunung; Habizar, Habizar
Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 3 (2021): Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (102.678 KB) | DOI: 10.22437/jkam.v5i3.16651

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Kemampuan literasi Bahasa Inggris sangat diperlukan pada saat ini, terutama untuk anak-anak. Oleh karena itu, perlu diadakan workshop serta pelatihan untuk memotivasi dan meningkatkan kemampuan literasi Bahasa Inggris. Adapun kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan di panti asuhan Yayasan Izzati Jannah, Payo Lebar, Jelutung. Pengabdian ini diikuti oleh anak asuh Yayasan mitra dan dilaksakan dengan metode worshop, latihan, dan diskusi. Kegiatan berlangsung selama satu ±2.5 jam yang diawali dengan pemberian materi literasi bahasa Inggris dilanjutkan diskusi, latihan dan permainan. Berdasarkan hasil pelaksanaan, pengabdian sejenis ini perlu dilakukan lagi mengingat masih banyak anak yang belum memilki kemampuan literasi Bahasa Inggris dengan baik.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Guru Sekolah Dasar Dalam Melakukan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas Dan Penulisan Karya Ilmiah Di Kuala Tungkal, Tanjung Jabung Barat Abrar, Muchlash; Rachmawati, Rachmawati; Masbirorotni, Masbirorotni; Fajaryani, Nunung
Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 3 (2021): Jurnal Karya Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (375.28 KB) | DOI: 10.22437/jkam.v5i3.16676

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Melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas dan menulis karya ilmiah merupakan kompetensi yang harus dimiliki oleh guru. Akan tetapi, belum semua guru memiliki komptensi tersebut. Salah satu faktor penyebab kurangnya keterampilan melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas dan menulis karya ilmiah bagi guru adalah kurangnya pelatihan dan pembimbingan penulisan karya ilmiah. Oleh karena itu, perlu diadakan pelatihan dan pembimbingan melakukan penelitian tindakan menulis karya ilmiah bagi mereka. Sebagai upaya peningkatan keterampilan melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas dan menulis karya ilmiah bagi guru, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk: (1) meningkatkan kemampuan guru SD di Kuala Tungkal dalam melakukan penelitian tindakan kelas; (2) meningkatkan kemampuan guru SD di Kuala Tungkal untuk menulis karya ilmiah dari hasil penelitian tindakan kelas mereka melalui workshop serta pendampingan menulis. Adapun kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di Kecamatan Tungkal Ilir. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah dengan metode worshop, diskusi, praktek dan pendampingan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat diikuti oleh guru-guru SD di kecamatan Tungkal Ilir. Kegiatan berlagsung selama satu hari dari pagi sampai sore yang diawali dengan pemberian materi penelitian tindakan kelas dan pembahasan artikel yang berisi hasil penelitian tindakan kelas yang kemudian diikuti dengan pembahasan tentang karya ilmiah dan prosedur penulisannya dalam kelompok kelompok kecil. Berdasarkan hasil pelaksanaan, pengabdian sejenis ini perlu dilakukan lagi mengingat masih banyak para guru sekolah dasar yang belum memahami konsep penelitian tindakan kelas dan penulisan karya ilmiah, khususnya artikel ilmiah hasil penelitian.