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Kindergarten and elementary school teachers’ numeracy knowledge and understanding Farida, Alief; Agung Ginanjar Anjaniputra; Sri Wuli Fitriati; Issy Yuliasri; Pasca Kalisa
Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): ACITYA Journal of Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30650/ajte.v7i1.4200

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Numeracy is essential for students to achieve academic success and develop practical problem-solving abilities in their daily lives. This study aims to investigate the integration of numeracy into the teaching practices of different lessons by elementary school and kindergarten teachers in Semarang, Indonesia. The data of this qualitative research were acquired from 26 teachers using a qualitative technique, which involved an open-ended questionnaire and the analysis of lesson plans. The result of the study shows that only two of the four components of numeracy were known by the teachers. Domain I, which pertains to quantitative information, is the most prominent. Still, Domain II, which relates to spatial information, and Domain IV, which encompasses strategies, techniques, and tools, are noticeably lacking. The study emphasizes the need to provide well-rounded teacher training that covers all aspects of numeracy in order to improve the quality of numeracy instruction. The implications indicate the need for specific professional development programs to solve these gaps, thereby enhancing students’ numeracy skills and academic achievement. Keywords: application of numeracy components, elementary education, numeracy
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON USING TIKTOK DUET IN MINIMIZING EFL ANXIETY AND ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS Annisa Nadya Fauziah; Pasca Kalisa
ENGLISH Vol 19 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

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This research explored EFL students’ perceptions of using TikTok Duet to practice speaking and minimize their speaking anxiety, and their challenges and benefits from using that feature. This current research employed a descriptive qualitative method, involving 49 students who completed the questionnaire and 6 students who participated in a semi-structured interview. The findings revealed that TikTok Duet had a good influence on students’ achievement in learning because TikTok provided a convenient and enjoyable environment. Students reported that their anxiety decreased while using TikTok Duet, and they found it helpful in improving their speaking development, such as pronunciation, fluency, and vocabulary. This study also found several challenges students face, such as distractions from unrelated content, fast-running video texts, and difficulties finding suitable learning content. In conclusion, TikTok Duet can be a very beneficial digital tool for supporting EFL students in reducing anxiety and developing speaking skills when they use it appropriately.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON USING TIKTOK DUET IN MINIMIZING EFL ANXIETY AND ENHANCING SPEAKING SKILLS Annisa Nadya Fauziah; Pasca Kalisa
ENGLISH Vol 19 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

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This research explored EFL students’ perceptions of using TikTok Duet to practice speaking and minimize their speaking anxiety, and their challenges and benefits from using that feature. This current research employed a descriptive qualitative method, involving 49 students who completed the questionnaire and 6 students who participated in a semi-structured interview. The findings revealed that TikTok Duet had a good influence on students’ achievement in learning because TikTok provided a convenient and enjoyable environment. Students reported that their anxiety decreased while using TikTok Duet, and they found it helpful in improving their speaking development, such as pronunciation, fluency, and vocabulary. This study also found several challenges students face, such as distractions from unrelated content, fast-running video texts, and difficulties finding suitable learning content. In conclusion, TikTok Duet can be a very beneficial digital tool for supporting EFL students in reducing anxiety and developing speaking skills when they use it appropriately.
An Analysis of Figurative Language in Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” and Its Pedagogical Implications for English Language Learning Hesie Diati Safira; Pasca Kalisa
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (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.v13i2.7943

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An English song is not only a form of entertainment but also an effective tool for learning languages, especially for students learning English as a foreign language. However, figurative language is often not taught in a practical way in many Indonesian classrooms, making it difficult for students to grasp non-literal expressions. This study applied a qualitative descriptive method by analyzing Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” using Knickerbocker and Reninger’s (1963) theory. The analysis identified 31 instances of figurative language across nine types, namely hyperbole, irony, metaphor, personification, simile, synecdoche, allusion, metonymy, and paradox, with hyperbole and metaphor appearing most frequently. In addition, perspectives from five students at Universitas Negeri Semarang were gathered through open-ended questionnaires to explore the pedagogical implications of using songs in English learning. The findings showed that students perceived song-based learning as engaging and motivating, reporting improved comprehension of figurative expressions and increased classroom participation. These results indicate that integrating popular songs into English lessons can meaningfully enhance student engagement and foster deeper understanding of figurative language in authentic contexts.