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DIGITAL LITERACY AND LINGUISTIC POLITENESS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN ACEH TAMIANG Nucifera, Prima; Saputra, Nizar; Yakob, Muhammad
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 8, No 2: December 2024
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v8i2.10336

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This study examines the impact of digital technology on language politeness among teenagers in Aceh Tamiang Regency, highlighting the dual effects of technology and the need for digital literacy. The objectives are twofold: (1) to explore the influence of digital literacy on language politeness among teenagers and (2) to identify the principles of language politeness observed in their interactions. Employing a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, the research was conducted in Seruway and Kejuruan Muda subdistricts. The subjects, aged 12 to 24 years, were selected based on WHO's classification of teenagers and proportional random sampling techniques. Data were derived from the speech of teenagers, collected through observation using a Non-Participant Observation Technique. Analysis involved (1) observing and monitoring relevant speech, (2) recording and noting language use, (3) classifying speech into categories of direct and indirect politeness, and (4) analyzing the classified data. Findings indicate that digital literacy plays a significant role in promoting polite language use among teenagers. It helps counter the growing use of impolite expressions, which can create negative communication habits and risk offending others. This study underscores the importance of digital literacy in fostering respectful and effective communication among the youth in a technologically driven era.
Efektifitas Penggunaan Story Telling Berbasis Digital Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Speaking Bagi Siswa Madrsah Tsanawiyah Ulumul Quran Mulyani, Mulyani; Saputra, Nizar
Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia Vol. 2 No. 10 (2023): Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jmi.v2i10.674

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat efektifitas penggunaan story telling berbasis digital dalam meningkatkan kemampuan speaking terhadap siswa Madrasah ‘Ulumul Qur’an Langsa. Hal ini dianggap penting dilakukan mengingat perkembangan revolusi industry 4.0 yang tetap mengutamakan teknologi dan speaking skill sebagai skill utama yang harus dimiliki. Dalam melakukan penelitian ini akan digunakan pendekatan kualitatif serta metode deskriftif untuk mendeskripsikan secara komprehensif mengenai proses dan efektifitas penggunaan digital story telling dalam meningkatkan kemampuan speaking siswa Madrasah.
Integrating ChatGPT in Higher Education: Insights into Student Usage, Critical Thinking, and Independent Learning Saputra, Nizar; Asirah, Asirah; Syafitri, Siska Eka
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 7, No 1 (2025): May
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v7i1.11928

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This study aims to investigate how university students use ChatGPT in academic contexts and how they perceive its influence on critical thinking and independent learning. Using a descriptive survey method, data were collected from 156 university students through a structured questionnaire covering ChatGPT usage frequency, academic purposes, and perceptions related to critical and independent thinking. The findings reveal that 98.1% of students utilize ChatGPT for academic tasks such as research, essay writing, and problem-solving, with most using it either occasionally (55.1%) or weekly (20.5%). Students reported that ChatGPT supports their ability to analyze information and generate ideas, with over half agreeing that it enhances critical thinking. However, a notable portion also expressed concerns about potential overreliance on AI, suggesting it may hinder independent thought and problem-solving skills. Based on these insights, the study recommends integrating AI literacy into higher education curricula to promote mindful, ethical, and strategic use of tools like ChatGPT. This approach can help students balance the benefits of AI with the development of their autonomous academic skills.
Exploring Indonesian English Teachers Perspectives toward the Use of Translation in English Language Teaching (ELT) Classroom Saputra, Nizar
International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): March 2020
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/ijevs.v2i3.2210

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This study aims to investigate Indonesian teachers' perspectives of translation or first language used in ELT classrooms as well as to find out the teachers' strategies on how to incorporate translation as their pedagogical tool. This research is applied in a case study methodology, in which the researcher interviewed three English teachers in Indonesia to explore their perspectives. The raw data was analysed by using thematic analysis to find the emerging themes of the interview data which led to the result of this qualitative research. The result of the finding indicates that the teachers mostly have positive perceptions about TILT (translation in language teaching). Most participants believed that when translation use selectively, it can help students with foreign language learning, promote students' metalinguistic awareness, function as a thinking tool, mediate social interaction, and function as social mediation. Additionally, the strategies of TILT applied by the teachers in this study entail explaining difficult concepts and grammar, avoiding chunks of word translation, and nurturing students critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is suggested that if translation is integrated into language teaching, it should be used selectively as a pedagogical tool to support students learning.
Language, Power and Identity: Deciphering Language Hegemony through Bourdieu's Symbolic Power Rahman, Fadhlur; Asirah, Asirah; Saputra, Nizar; Yuzar, Ella
LITERATUR : Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): LITERATUR: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Publisher : Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Indonesia Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47766/literatur.v7i1.6176

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This study examining language as a complex field of power, rather than merely a neutral means of communication. Every form of language use—whether words, dialects, or accents—contains political, historical, and social connotations that reflect and reinforce power hierarchies. In the era of globalization, the dominance of hegemonic languages such as English, as well as national languages such as Indonesian, has led to the marginalization of minority languages, affecting group identities and shifting cultural landscapes. Using a qualitative approach, this study explores the hidden meanings behind language practices and uncovers the power relations involved. Pierre Bourdieu's theory of symbolic power is used to understand language as a form of social capital that has symbolic value in the structure of society. The analysis compares the context of English hegemony globally and in Indonesia, as well as the position of Indonesian and regional languages in the national sphere. The findings highlight the importance of an additive multilingualism approach in language policy to ensure social justice and equitable distributed linguistic capital. Thus, language is posited not merely as a tool of communication but as a crucial instrument of power in social dynamics. Abstrak Penelitian ini mengkaji bahasa sebagai ranah kekuasaan yang kompleks, bukannya sekadar alat komunikasi netral. Setiap bentuk penggunaan bahasa—baik kata-kata, dialek, maupun aksen—mengandung konotasi politik, historis, dan sosial yang mencerminkan dan memperkuat hierarki kekuasaan. Di era globalisasi sekarang ini, dominasi bahasa-bahasa hegemonik seperti Bahasa Inggris, serta bahasa nasional seperti Indonesia, telah menyebabkan marginalisasi bahasa-bahasa minoritas, yang berdampak pada identitas kelompok dan mengubah lanskap budaya. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi makna tersembunyi di balik praktik bahasa dan mengungkap hubungan kekuasaan yang terlibat. Teori "symbolic power" Pierre Bourdieu digunakan untuk memahami bahasa sebagai bentuk modal sosial yang memiliki nilai simbolik dalam struktur masyarakat. Analisis membandingkan konteks hegemoni bahasa Inggris secara global dan di Indonesia, serta posisi bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa daerah dalam lingkup nasional. Temuan studi ini menyoroti pentingnya pendekatan multilingualisme aditif dalam kebijakan bahasa untuk memastikan keadilan sosial dan distribusi modal linguistik yang merata. Dengan demikian, bahasa tidak hanya dipandang sebagai alat komunikasi, tetapi juga sebagai instrumen kekuasaan yang krusial dalam dinamika sosial.
PENDAMPINGAN KEGIATAN PARENTING GERNAS BAKU: PENGENALAN LITERASI SEJAK DINI DI PAUD IT BISMILLAH Eka Syafitri, Siska; Saputra, Nizar; Widia Oktari, Senny; Cahya, Sovia
Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 8, No 10 (2025): MARTABE : JURNAL PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/jpm.v8i10.%p

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Pendampingan kegiatan parenting GERNAS BAKU memiliki tujuan agar mengenal literasi sejak dini dan meningkatkan kesadaran orang tua dalam peran aktif bagi anak untuk me numbuhkan literasi sejak dini. Kegiatan ini diadakan di PAUD IT Bismillah pada hari sabtu, 17 Mei 2025. Banyak orang mengabaikan literasi, meskipun itu tidak lagi relevan.  Dalam dunia pendidikan, literasi adalah hal yang sangat penting.  Dengan kegiatan ini, para orang tua diajak untuk memahami betapa pentingnya bagi anak-anak untuk belajar membaca sejak dini dan bagaimana membacakan buku di rumah bermanfaat.  Selain itu, mereka diajarkan bagaimana membuat cerita yang seru dan mudah dipahami oleh anak-anak.  Aktivitas ini dilakukan dalam tiga fase: mendengarkan penjelasan tentang materi, melakukan tanya jawab, dan membacakan cerita kepada anak secara langsung. Dari hasil kegiatan terlihat bahwa saat orang tua ikut terlibat secara aktif, suasana belajar jadi lebih menyenangkan dan hubungan antara anak dan orang tua pun jadi lebih dekat.
Teaching English for Young Learners (TEYL) in Indonesia: Policies, Implementations, and Future Directions Rahman, Fadhlur; Asirah, Asirah; Saputra, Nizar; Muntasir, Muntasir; Safitri , Rizka
Seulanga : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Seulanga : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak
Publisher : Jurusan Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47766/seulanga.v6i2.6194

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The teaching of English For Young Learners (TEYL) in Indonesia has become increasingly prominent in response to globalization and the growing need for English proficiency in academic and professional spheres. Despite this rising demand, the implementation of English education at the early childhood and primary school level encounters significant challenges. These include inconsistent educational policies, a lack of adequately trained teachers, and insufficient teaching and learning resources. This study investigates the current landscape of English language education for young learners in Indonesia by examining national education policies and classroom practices. The research identifies key issues such as the incongruent of a standardized curriculum, minimal pre-service and in-service teacher training specific to TEYL, and disparities in access to quality English instructions and materials between urban and rural schools. Therefore, this current study proposes a strategic roadmap aimed at enhancing the quality and effectiveness of TEYL in Indonesia. These include policy reforms, targeted teacher development programs, curriculum enhancements, and improved resource allocation. The findings are intended to inform policymakers, educational institutions, and practitioners in developing a sustainable roadmap for TEYL in Indonesia.
Delving Tertiary EFL Students’ Perceptions on Peer Assessment to Improve Critical Thinking in Writing Asirah, Asirah; Saputra, Nizar
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 6, No 2 (2024): November
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v6i2.10459

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The primary objective of this study is to explore how English Department students perceive peer assessment as a means to enhance critical thinking in writing. The research involved forty English students who had previous experience with peer assessment in their writing class. Data collection was achieved through a four-point Likert-Scale questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Qualitative data analysis using thematic analysis was employed to analyze the collected data. The findings indicated that the majority of students (92.84%) viewed peer assessment positively, as they believed it raised their awareness and consciousness of writing skills. Moreover, 81.89% of students expressed that peer assessment was beneficial in fostering better critical thinking skills, leading them to approach writing more critically. Students generally regarded their peers as capable of providing valuable feedback on their writing, resulting in improved critical thinking due to the reviews they received or provided. However, a small number of students had negative perceptions of peer assessment for improving critical thinking. Their reluctance stemmed from low motivation to actively participate in the peer assessment process and the belief that their friends evaluated their writing unfairly based on personal relationships.
PENDAMPINGAN KEGIATAN PEMBELAJARAN PROJEK P5 DI PAUD IT BISMILLAH KOTA LANGSA Eka Syafitri, Siska; Ramadhani, Dini; Saputra, Nizar; Arif Sanjaya, Muhammad; Purwati, Purwati
Martabe : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 8, No 4 (2025): MARTABE : JURNAL PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/jpm.v8i4.1396-1401

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Pendampingan kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membantu salah satu siswa di Kota Langsa dengan melakukan kegiatan pembelajaran berbasis Proyek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5). Rangkaian kegiatan ini akan membantu siswa untuk meningkatkan karakter yang ingin dicapai dalam kurikulum merdeka. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini diadakan di PAUD IT Bismillah Kota Langsa. PAUD IT Bismillah adalah salah satu sekolah penggerak angkatan ke-3 yang bertempat di daerah pinggiran kota tersebut. Salah satu masalah yang ditemukan di lokasi PAUD tersebut adalah masalah sampah sehingga para siswa diajak untuk membantu memecahkan masalah dimulai dari lingkungan terdekat yang dilihat siswa usia dini tersebut. Pembelajaran kegiatan ini membantu siswa untuk memecahkan permasalahan melalui P5. Kegiatan pendampingan ini dibagi menjadi tiga tahapan yaitu Identifikasi tempat, pengolahan sampah, dan pameran hasil karya. Hasil dari pengabdian ini dapat meningkatkan kesadaran dan antusiasme para siswa terhadap lingkungan dimulai dari hal kecil dan sejak usia dini khususnya dalam menjaga kebersihan.
Pendampingan Kegiatan Community Service SMA Sukma Bangsa Bireuen di SDN 12 Juli Bireuen Saputra, Nizar; Meutia, Hijriati; Al Dilwan, Muhammad
Nawadeepa: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 2, No 1 (2023): March
Publisher : Pencerah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/nawadeepa.v2i1.139

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This mentoring assistance aims to help third-year students of Sekolah Sukma Bangsa Bireuen to conduct proper community service to enhance their social well-being. The setting of community service was held in SDN 12 Juli Bivak in Bireuen regency. SDN 12 July is one of the elementary schools in the Bireuen regency that was located in a remote area in that regency. Due to its location, the school experiences a lack of school resources and students' learning motivation. The implication of this mentoring activity was to help the school to tackle and ease this problem. This mentoring activity was framed into three main stages including preliminary visits, planning, and community services. The result of this community service mentoring was to increase Students' learning motivation in SDN 12 Juli, improve school resources, and increase Sukma Bangsa Students’ social well-being.