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Fostering Reading Skill on Narrative Text by Using Sticky Notes: Students’ Experiences in The Indonesian Higher Education Context Sri Wahyuningsih; Alfina lailis Sa'adah
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 3, No 02 (2022): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (367.731 KB) | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v3i02.3695

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The present study aims to find out how the use of sticky notes can help EFL students to improve their skills in reading narrative texts. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews taking a sample of 7 third-semester EFL students at an Indonesian higher education. Interview data in the form of implementation patterns of using sticky notes in narrative texts were explored to determine recommendations and produce research. The findings of this study from qualitative research indicate that provocative language and plots are major contributors to EFL students' difficulties in reading narrative texts. In addition, it also shows that EFL students use various reading comprehension strategies. Based on the results of this study, a new approach was found using sticky notes to read narrative texts. Most of the participants considered the use of sticky notes to be effective in improving reading skills. Although there were, several participants, stated that their use was less effective for reasons of time efficiency. The impact of this research is that a new method, namely sticky notes which are considered commonplace, can provide benefits in improving students' reading skills in English.
Unraveling Motivational Beliefs in Learning English: Voices of Non-English Major Students in Indonesian Higher Education Sri Wahyuningsih; Azizah Maulina Erzad
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 6, No 1 (2023): June 2023
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v6i1.19368

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The present study attempts to explore the motivational beliefs in learning English among non-English major students from two higher educations in Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through close-ended questionnaires. The questionnaires were then distributed to the 100 students. The collected data were then analyzed quantitatively to find out the percentage of motivational beliefs. Further, we interpreted the motivations mostly preferred the non-English major students. The results reveal that from 15 items of motivational beliefs in learning English, the most dominant motivations of learning English preferred by the non-English major students include becoming a knowledgeable person (95%), understanding English books, movies, music (95%), transferring knowledge to others (81%), becoming an educated person (81%), appreciating the ways of life of native English speakers (79%), discussing interesting topics in English with the people from other countries (77%), keeping in touch with foreign people (60%), getting appreciation from others (60 %). On the other hand, other items of motivational beliefs may not become their main motivational beliefs in learning English. This study presents an implication that students from non-English majors need to increase their self-awareness in learning English, particularly both in spoken and written ways to enhance their life.
Unraveling Motivational Beliefs in Learning English: Voices of Non-English Major Students in Indonesian Higher Education Sri Wahyuningsih; Azizah Maulina Erzad
Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues Vol 6, No 1 (2023): June 2023
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/jetli.v6i1.19368

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The present study attempts to explore the motivational beliefs in learning English among non-English major students from two higher educations in Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through close-ended questionnaires. The questionnaires were then distributed to the 100 students. The collected data were then analyzed quantitatively to find out the percentage of motivational beliefs. Further, we interpreted the motivations mostly preferred the non-English major students. The results reveal that from 15 items of motivational beliefs in learning English, the most dominant motivations of learning English preferred by the non-English major students include becoming a knowledgeable person (95%), understanding English books, movies, music (95%), transferring knowledge to others (81%), becoming an educated person (81%), appreciating the ways of life of native English speakers (79%), discussing interesting topics in English with the people from other countries (77%), keeping in touch with foreign people (60%), getting appreciation from others (60 %). On the other hand, other items of motivational beliefs may not become their main motivational beliefs in learning English. This study presents an implication that students from non-English majors need to increase their self-awareness in learning English, particularly both in spoken and written ways to enhance their life.