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Pendampingan dan Edukasi Grammar-Translation Method Bagi Siswa SMP Untuk Meningkatkan Efikasi Diri dalam Belajar Bahasa Inggris Yuliyanti, Novy; Romadhon, Romadhon
Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat METHABDI Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat METHABDI
Publisher : Universitas Methodist Indonesia

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This community service project addresses the low self-efficacy of junior high school students in learning English, exacerbated by conventional practices that prioritize rote learning over engagement. The program aimed to enhance students' confidence and grammatical competence through a modified GTM approach, integrating mentoring, contextual materials, and collaborative activities. Conducted at SMP YPWKS Cilegon with 38 seventh-grade students, the intervention included three stages: (1) communication and material development, (2) 2-week interactive sessions (pre-test, role-play, bilingual text analysis, post-test), and (3) mixed-method evaluation (statistical analysis, Likert-scale questionnaires). Results showed a significant increase in post-test scores (average +22.3 points, p=0.000), reduced grammatical errors (e.g., tense usage decreased by 43%), and high satisfaction rates (average 4.5/5), particularly regarding mentor support and contextual learning. The project demonstrates that adapting traditional methods with scaffolding and psychosocial support can bridge pedagogical gaps in low-resource settings. Recommendations include extending program duration, integrating digital tools, and expanding collaboration with stakeholders to sustain meaningful outcomes.
How Indonesian Polytechnic Students Navigate TOEFL’s Demands Romadhon, Romadhon
Journal of English for Academic and Specific Purposes (JEASP) Vol 8, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jeasp.v8i2.32758

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Indonesian Polytechnics' implementation of the TOEFL as a graduation requirement highlights issues between the demands of global employability and the fairness of vocational education. While previous research has criticized standardized testing in higher education, the present research addresses an essential gap in investigating its implications in technical education, where English language proficiency is supplementary to the skills that are practiced in vocational education. This qualitative case study explores polytechnic students' perceptions of the role, issues, and benefits of TOEFL test as a graduation requirement. Data were collected using questionnaires (n=60) and semi-structured interviews (n=10) at a single Serang-Banten Polytechnic, and thematically analyzed to take into account how institutional policy intersects with students' academic and career trajectories. Findings suggest that 72% of the students pragmatically endorsed TOEFL as a career necessity, driven by market demands. However, systemic limitations, such as content mismatch, inadequate infrastructure, and socioeconomic inequality, reduced performance and increased exam anxiety. In particular, 60% struggled with grammar and vocabulary, while 55% reported hearing unfamiliar accents in listening sections. Despite challenges, 89% identified the benefits of TOEFL, such as the acquisition of metacognitive skills and job prospects. The study contributes new insights by situating high-stakes testing in vocational studies, countering homogenized discourses of EFL learners. The study calls for context-sensitive language policies that mediate global standards and local contexts. This research hopes to educate policymakers and educators interested in balancing employability objectives with inclusive pedagogies in Indonesia's technical education sector.
REVITALISASI PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI MATERI KONTEKSTUAL BERBASIS NILAI ISLAM DI TBM AL-BAROKAH Yuliyanti, Novy; Romadhon, Romadhon
Jurnal Edukasi Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol 5 No 1 (2026): JANUARI 2026
Publisher : FIP UNIRA MALANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36636/eduabdimas.v5i1.8841

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Penguasaan bahasa Inggris di lingkungan Sumur Jaya, Cilegon, sering terhambat oleh persepsi kesulitan dan kekhawatiran orang tua terhadap erosi nilai budaya lokal. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk merevitalisasi minat belajar bahasa Inggris anak-anak melalui integrasi materi kontekstual berbasis nilai Islam. Menggunakan pendekatan Participatory Action Research (PAR), program ini melibatkan 24 anak usia 5-12 tahun di TBM Al-Barokah melalui empat sesi pendampingan yang meliputi pengenalan kosakata moral, penerjemahan ayat Al-Qur'an, dan role-play. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan kompetensi kognitif yang signifikan, dengan rata-rata nilai tes meningkat dari 45,2 menjadi 78,6, serta kenaikan tertinggi pada kategori ekspresi adab. Secara afektif, 92% peserta merasa pembelajaran lebih menarik karena relevansinya dengan ibadah harian, yang berdampak pada penurunan kecemasan berbicara. Program ini membuktikan bahwa materi religius efektif sebagai strategi scaffolding dalam pembelajaran bahasa asing.
Youtube as a Source of Authentic it Discourse for Esp Learners: A Study on Linus Tech Tips Youtube Channel Romadhon, Romadhon; Yuliyanti, Novy
Indo-MathEdu Intellectuals Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Indo-MathEdu Intellectuals Journal
Publisher : Lembaga Intelektual Muda (LIM) Maluku

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54373/imeij.v7i1.4729

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This study explores the use of YouTube as a source of authentic Information Technology (IT) discourse for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learners. The research employs a descriptive qualitative design with documentation and qualitative content analysis methods. The data sources are five selected videos from the channel, chosen purposively based on their relevance to IT topics and pedagogical value. The data collection technique is documentation, where the videos and their transcripts are analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings demonstrate that integrating these authentic materials into ESP instruction, through structured pre-viewing, while-viewing, and post-viewing activities, provides significant pedagogical benefits. These include exposing learners to rich technical vocabulary in context, offering multimodal learning experiences, ensuring real-world relevance, and developing listening comprehension and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, the videos enhance learners' awareness of professional discourse norms and facilitate the integration of language and content knowledge, aligning with Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) principles. The study concludes that Linus Tech Tips videos effectively bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional communication, recommending their systematic integration into ESP IT curricula to better prepare students for the linguistic demands of the global technology sector.