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Teaching non-traditional students: EFL teacher’s experiences, challenges, and future recommendations Marzulina, Lenny; Erlina, Dian; Holandyah, Muhammad; Herizal; Astrid, Annisa; Putri, Himah Zalifah; Wahyuni, Nurul
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 9 No. 01 (2025): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education|
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v9i01.43948

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This qualitative case study aimed to identify the challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers at the First Class Correctional Institution for Children in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, while teaching English to young inmates. The participants included two high school English teachers from this institution. Data collection was conducted through interviews to obtain in-depth descriptions of the difficulties encountered. A thematic analysis was employed to evaluate the data and highlight the specific difficulties faced by the English teachers. The findings revealed four primary challenges experienced by the teachers in their efforts to teach English to young inmates: 1) issues related to time management, 2) students’ negative attitudes, 3) a lack of available textbooks, and 4) inadequate classroom conditions. These challenges significantly impact the effectiveness of English instruction within this unique educational environment.
The innovation diffusion, technology adoption, and digital etnopedagogical reading: English lecturer’s agency in reinforcing the ability of the younger generation to retain local knowledge Marzulina, Lenny; Sofendi; Mirizon, Soni
Indonesian Journal of Educational Development (IJED) Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59672/ijed.v6i3.5584

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This study examines the role of English lecturers as change agents in promoting innovative digital ethnopedagogical reading in higher education settings. Even though higher education in Indonesia is becoming increasingly digitally oriented, technology adoption is often tool-centered rather than culturally aware, potentially endangering the ability of younger generations to retain local knowledge. This research investigates the factors that influence innovation diffusion and investigates the integration of digital tools with local cultural values (Bidar, Pulau Kemaro, Rumah Limas, Songket Palembang, Kue Maksuba) in reading instruction, as mediated by a lecturer at a state university in Palembang, South Sumatra. Data were gathered from six students chosen through purposive sampling and one lecturer, using a qualitative intrinsic case study design, until data saturation was reached. Primary data collection instruments included semi-structured interviews (lasting 20-30 minutes via WhatsApp video calls) and document analysis (YouTube videos, reading scripts, and chat logs). Four primary themes were identified through thematic analysis in accordance with (Braun & Clarke, 2006): the dynamics of drivers and barriers in innovation diffusion, the transformative impact on linguistic competence and cultural awareness, the systematic implementation through digital platforms, and the dual motivation (pragmatic efficiency and cultural preservation). The results indicate that culturally responsible lecturers, rather than institutional mandates, are the primary driving force behind sustainable innovation. By combining their cultural pride with their English language skills, students created a "glocal identity," demonstrating that tradition and technology can complement each other rather than work against one another. The study suggests that universities should establish communities of practice for cultural innovation, integrate ethnopedagogy into teacher education, address digital infrastructure inequities, and develop culturally grounded digital material repositories to support culturally sustainable educational transformation.
Feeding Minds, Building Dignity: Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Policy (MBG), Barriers, Prospects, and  Policy Recommendations Marzulina, Lenny; Mukminin, Amirul; Harto, Kasinyo
Edukasi Vol 12 No 2 (2025): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran | In Progress|
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/ejpp.v12i2.32308

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This policy analysis examines Indonesia's ambitious Free Nutritious Meal Program (Program Makan Bergizi Gratis), launched in 2025 as a flagship initiative to address chronic malnutrition and stunting among children and pregnant women. The program aims to provide free nutritious meals to millions of beneficiaries across the archipelago, targeting improved health outcomes, enhanced educational performance, and long-term human capital development. Drawing on implementation science frameworks and comparative policy analysis, this paper identifies critical barriers to program success, including logistical challenges in remote and archipelagic regions, quality assurance across diverse socioeconomic contexts, inadequate infrastructure in participating schools and health facilities, and coordination complexities among multiple stakeholders spanning education, health, and agriculture sectors. The analysis reveals promising prospects grounded in Indonesia's existing social protection infrastructure, strong political commitment at the highest levels, potential for local economic stimulation through agricultural partnerships, and growing public awareness of nutrition's role in breaking intergenerational poverty cycles. However, sustainability concerns emerge regarding long-term financing mechanisms, supply chain reliability, and human resource capacity at the district level. The paper concludes with evidence-based policy recommendations organized across five domains: strengthening intersectoral governance through dedicated coordinating bodies; investing in cold chain infrastructure and local food procurement systems; developing comprehensive nutrition literacy programs for parents and communities; establishing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks with real-time data systems; and creating sustainable financing models that balance national budgets with district-level implementation costs. These recommendations emphasize the imperative of contextualizing global nutrition interventions within Indonesia's unique geographic, cultural, and institutional landscape while maintaining the program's core commitment to equity and dignity for all children.