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Journal : Cakrawala Pendidikan

Language teachers’ ICT up-take in a single university in the developing country Kazakhstan Akmarzhan A. Nogaibayeva; Gulzhaina K. Kassymova; Sulis Triyono; Binar Winantaka
Jurnal Cakrawala Pendidikan Vol 42, No 2 (2023): Cakrawala Pendidikan (June 2023)
Publisher : LPMPP Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/cp.v42i2.57488

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This article reports on the findings of what we consider to be the first study of its sort on the use of ICT (information and communication technology) in English, Russian, and Kazakh language teachers in a single university in Kazakhstan. Participants include 111 (English, Russian, Kazakh) instructors from three departments. The study’s goal was to look at these language teachers’ ICT use and the elements that influence their use of ICT as a teaching tool. The following study issues were addressed using questionnaires and follow-up semi-structured interviews: What is the present state of information and communication technology (ICT) use among a group of language teachers in a single university in Kazakhstan? What ICT skills do language teachers have, and what training is available? What are factors that encourage/discourage the use of ICT in their teaching and learning? Findings support the idea that most teachers have owned their own computers to be used in the class and most teachers in the study had adequate skills. However, computer use is mainly limited to PowerPoint presentations but there are patterns of creative ICT use. Positive factors affecting ICT use include willingness to ICT use in teaching and the benefits to both teachers and learners, while negative factors include inadequate professional support, poor training, and the need for a more holistic approach to ICT integration. The conclusions are that ICT is acknowledged as essential and advantageous to language learners as well as teachers from a teaching perspective and that teachers require additional training: to provide training opportunities at the institutional level to support their ICT use and to help language teachers better understand the pedagogy of technology use and incorporate ICT into their instruction. The authors propose that this type of support might be offered through professional development activities that are tailored to the context of language teaching and learning.
Exploring flipped classroom for business English: Preliminary insights from student voices and reflections Winantaka, Binar; Efendi, Anwar; Putro, Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo
Jurnal Cakrawala Pendidikan Vol. 44 No. 3 (2025): Cakrawala Pendidikan (October 2025)
Publisher : LPMPP Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/cp.v44i3.65140

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This study examines how undergraduate students perceive and experience the Flipped Classroom strategy in a Business English speaking course. In this model, instruction moves outside the classroom through videos and readings so that in‑class sessions are reserved for interactive activities. Although widely used in general EFL contexts, evidence of Flipped Classroom’s effectiveness in Business English, which belongs to English for Specific Purposes (ESP), is limited. The research employed a mixed‑methods design. A fourteen‑item Likert‑scale survey completed by 133 Indonesian English majors assessed perceptions of efficiency, engagement, time management and satisfaction. Semi‑structured interviews with seven volunteers provided insights on preparation, confidence, anxiety and collaboration. Students watched pre‑class videos via the university’s learning platform and participated in discussions, role‑plays and problem‑based tasks during class. The quantitative results showed positive perceptions: efficiency mean 3.91, motivation and engagement mean 3.76, time management and enjoyment mean 3.73, and satisfaction mean 4.24. Interviews highlighted that pre‑class preparation improved self‑regulated learning, boosted confidence, reduced speaking anxiety and promoted teamwork. The study’s single‑institution scope and modest sample limit generalisation; larger, diverse studies with objective measures are advised. For practice, educators should provide concise pre‑class materials, clear instructions, and adequate technological support, while designing learner‑centred, communicative classroom activities. The findings contribute to the sparse literature on Flipped Classroom in Business English and suggest its potential for enhancing communication skills and learner autonomy in professional language courses.