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TEACHER’S CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK STRATEGIES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING FLUENCY IN EFL CONTEXTS Merizawati, Henny; Rasyimah, Rasyimah; Sudarso, Hendra; Riztya, Rinda; Wahyudi, Muhammad; Subroto, Desty Endrawati
Jurnal Review Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Volume 8 No. 1 Tahun 2025
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jrpp.v8i1.44005

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This study aims to analyze the role and effectiveness of corrective feedback in improving students' speaking performance in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. Corrective feedback is considered one of the essential strategies in the language learning process, especially in addressing students' language errors both directly and indirectly. Various types of corrective feedback, such as recasts, prompts, and explicit correction, are known to facilitate effective learner uptake and positively impact students' speaking accuracy and fluency. Based on a comprehensive review of academic literature, this study reveals that timely and context-appropriate corrective feedback significantly contributes to the development of students' speaking skills. Additionally, both teachers' and students' perceptions of the importance of corrective feedback play a crucial role in determining its effectiveness. Teachers who can select the appropriate feedback techniques based on students' characteristics and learning situations help learners build confidence and self-correct their language errors more effectively. This study suggests that English teachers should actively and consistently provide corrective feedback during speaking activities. The selection of feedback types and timing should be adjusted to maximize their impact on students' speaking development. Thus, corrective feedback serves not only as a correction tool but also as a pedagogical strategy that encourages students to engage more actively in the language learning process.
Negotiating Academic Priorities: Final-Year EFL Students’ Perceptions of Certification Requirements Octa Pratama Putra; Gorkem Avci; Rinda Riztya
STAIRS: English Language Education Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): STAIRS: English Language Education Journal
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat dan Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21009/stairs.7.1.1

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While higher education institutions increasingly enforce external certification alongside undergraduate thesis requirements to boost graduate employability, this dual obligation often creates strategic and cognitive tensions for final-year EFL students. However, empirical insights into how students negotiate these competing academic priorities during their thesis preparation remain underexplored. This qualitative case study investigates final-year EFL students’ perceptions of additional certification requirements in relation to their preparation for thesis defence. The study involved eight undergraduate students from various higher education institutions in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to explore students’ experiences and perspectives. The findings revealed two major themes. The first theme, Certification as Future Investment, indicated that most participants perceived certification as a valuable asset that enhanced their professional readiness, confidence, and competitiveness in the job market. The second theme, Cognitive Overload and Divided Focus, showed that a minority of participants experienced difficulties managing simultaneous academic demands, particularly due to the overlap between thesis preparation and certification requirements. The results suggest that students’ concerns were not directed at certification itself, but rather at the timing and implementation of the policy during the final stage of their studies. These findings contribute to English language education policy by highlighting the need to realign certification schedules with students’ academic phases while integrating student-centered pedagogical support in higher education.