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Why Cafés Matter: Rethinking Formal Learning Spaces in Indonesian Higher Education Irwan, Dedi
Tut Wuri Handayani : Jurnal Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Riset Ilmiah

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The increasing use of cafés as learning spaces among university students reflects broader changes in how learning is organised beyond formal academic environments. While previous studies have explored informal learning spaces, empirical evidence from developing higher education contexts remains limited. Addressing this gap, the present study investigates why Indonesian university students choose cafés over libraries as learning spaces and examines the perceived learning affordances of both environments. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 355 undergraduate students across diverse academic disciplines and years of study. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation analyses with chi-square tests were employed to examine associations between learning space preferences, perceived productivity, collaboration, creativity, motivation, and spatial design. The findings reveal that cafés are strongly associated with collaborative learning, creative idea exchange, and higher learning motivation, whereas libraries remain central for focus-intensive and individual academic tasks. Rather than competing spaces, cafés and libraries function as complementary components within students’ broader learning ecology. Interpreted through Third Place Theory, Affordance Theory, and Learning Ecology, the results highlight a critical mismatch between students’ contemporary learning practices and the design of formal learning spaces. The study concludes by arguing for a rethinking of Indonesian formal learning spaces toward hybrid, multi-zone learning environments that integrate the functional and motivational affordances currently sought by students in informal settings.
Challenges and supporting factors in implementing the STAD strategy in English language teaching at SMP Pesantren as-Salam Pontianak Claudia, Cindy; Citra Kusumaningsih; Irwan, Dedi
Journal of English Language Proficiency Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Proficiency (JELAP)
Publisher : Mell Baou Publisher

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The purpose of this study is to find out what are the challenges felt by teachers in applying the student team achievement divisions (STAD) strategy in teaching English and the supporting factors in applying the student team achievement divisions (STAD) strategy in teaching English. This qualitative research uses descriptive-qualitative methods. This research involves one teacher and students in grade 8. Data were collected through interviews and documentation methods. The research findings revealed two challenges in implementing the student team achievement divisions (STAD) strategy in teaching English: limited access to facilities and technology at school, and time constraints. As for the supporting factors in implementing the student team achievement divisions (STAD) strategy in teaching English, the researcher's findings were teacher competence and school facilities. This research is intended to be a valuable resource for educators exploring innovative strategies for teaching English