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DEVELOPING READING MATERIAL IN THE FORM OF SHORT STORY BASED ON CENTRAL KALIMANTAN CULTURE Akhmad Fauzan; Yulitriana Yulitriana; Sulamit Syeba; Lesly Martha Cecylia Meka; Olga Dona Retsi; Rezqan Noor Farid; Muhammad Subhan Fikri; Jean Seraf Yaspis; Stepanus Saputra Ferry Lui
EXPOSURE : JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA INGGRIS Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Exposure
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/exposure.v12i2.12822

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This research aims to develop reading materials in the form of short stories based on Central Kalimantan culture. Reading materials for university level in the form of local content are still limited. In fact, Dayak culture can be an interesting alternative reading material besides providing academic texts to students. Based on the needs analysis, it is known that at the English Education Study Program of Universitas Palangka Raya, there is a need for reading materials that are able to improve reading skills while containing relevant texts with text difficulty levels that are appropriate for student levels. Further, the reading materials should be in accordance with student interests and needs, contain effective learning strategies, and integrate culture or local content. This research applies Developmental Research in accordance with the ADDIE stages (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Based on the Evaluation, the developed reading materials are in the form of short stories that contain Central Kalimantan cultural aspects embedded in activities, name of people, name of places, and name of food. The reading materials also contain exercises that demand students' skills in reading comprehension.
AN ANALYSIS OF AN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK ENTITLED “FORWARD AN ENGLISH” PUBLISHED BY ERLANGGA FOR TWELFTH GRADE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS Diah Puspita Ayu; Susan Ira Nova; Lesly Martha Cecylia Meka; Sulamit Syeba
PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 7 No. 4 (2024): VOLUME 7 NUMBER 4, JULY 2024
Publisher : IKIP Siliwangi

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This research presents a thorough examination of the English course book titled "Forward an English" by Erlangga, for Twelfth Grade Vocational School Students. The primary objective of the study was to assess the course book's content feasibility and presentation in accordance with the Education National Standard Council (BSNP) guidelines. The methodology applied in this research was content analysis. The findings of this research indicate that "Forward an English" by Erlangga, for Twelfth Grade Vocational School Students course book largely fulfills 67.90% of the BSNP criteria for standard course books in terms of content feasibility. Concerning the presentation feasibility, the coursebook adequately addresses approximately 66.67% of the relevant categories. Therefore, based on the evaluation following BSNP's rubric assessment, it can be deduced that the book serves as a SUFFICIENT resource.
Enhancing EFL Young Learners’ Engagement in English Learning Through Digital Storytelling Don Evan Hernando; Emeral Emeral; Sulamit Syeba; Fadila Umi Khodijah; Misericordias Domini
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Komunitas Vol 3, No 1: 2026
Publisher : STAI Nurul Islam Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52620/jpmk.v3i1.427

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This community service project implemented the digital storytelling to enhance English language engagement among young learners at a community-based learning centre in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The project addressed challenges faced by elementary and junior high school students who have limited access to interactive, technology-based learning resources and lack authentic exposure to English outside the classroom. The project involved 19 participants aged 7-14 years old who engaged in storytelling sessions. The results showed a significant improvement in participant engagement, with 94.74% of participants reporting a high satisfaction with the storytelling method. Participants also expressed strong interest in the storytelling method and suggested adding more interactive elements such as games and songs. The findings confirms that digital storytelling can be an engaging and effective way of educational approach for teaching English.
Applying Project-Based Learning to Improve Vocational English Skills Sulamit Syeba; Debora Debora; Susanti Susanti; Dinny Aminarti; Auginae Maria Victoria
Jurnal Ilmiah Kanderang Tingang Vol 17 No 01 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Kanderang Tingang
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Palangka Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37304/jikt.v17i01.437

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A common problem in teaching English in vocational secondary schools (SMK) is the mismatch between the curriculum taught and the needs of the job market. The English learning process in SMKs differs from that in general schools, as writing, reading, speaking and listening skills are an integral part of the educational experience in vocational schools, especially in vocational English programmes. One method used to improve English skills is Project-based Learning (PjBL), which is designed to challenge students to solve real problems often encountered in the tourism industry. The purpose of this study is to implement PjBL, specifically in the Tourism department, to improve English skills and understanding of tourism services, planning, and authentic experiences, which ultimately result in products such as brochures. This research employed the Classroom Action Research method with two cycles: planning, action, observation, and reflection. To measure the effectiveness of the programme, pre-tests and post-tests were conducted. The results of cycle 1 showed that PjBL implementation was 67% because teachers and students were still adapting to this learning model. However, in cycle 2, implementation increased to 94.4%, exceeding the minimum target of 80%. The level of student engagement was recorded at 81.25%, and most of the post-test scores were in the range of 70–80. The use of PjBL in English language learning at vocational schools for tourism proved to be effective in improving students' English skills, while also developing critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity skills that are relevant to the current needs of the tourism industry.
Student’s Perception on Implementation of Telephone Game as Icebreaker in English Learning at MTs Muslimat NU Palangka Raya Tirtayasa Tirtayasa; Lesly Martha Cecylia Meka; Muhammad Subhan Fikri; Sulamit Syeba; Windy Rolan Rinaldo
Interling : International Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : LP3M Universitas Islam Zainul Hasan Genggong

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55210/interling.v4i1.2598

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Low levels of students' engagement in English class are one of the challenges for teachers in English learning. The objective in this study is Exploring students’ perception of the telephone game as an icebreaker activity for English language learning at MTs Muslimat NU Palangka Raya. A quantitative descriptive method was used with data collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed to 32 seventh-grade students who had already played the game in the English classroom. The questionnaire focused on four areas of the game, such as enjoyment, speaking confidence, pronunciation learning, and classroom atmosphere, as well as three items related to the game limitations. Data were analyzed and given as percentages to classify student perception. Despite this limitation, the findings suggest that the Telephone Game is useful in English learning. As a result, the telephone game in English learning class as alternate teaching approach to increase student engagement and reduce boredom in the English classroom. Therefore, the telephone game is recommended for English teachers to use in English learning classes.
Cultural Adaptation in Translation: A Comparative Analysis of “A Space for the Unbound” from Indonesian to English Don Evan Hernando; Sulamit Syeba; Emeral Emeral; Dominggus Florensius; Arya Febridinata
Journal of Linguistics and Social Studies Vol 3, No 1: 2026
Publisher : STAI Nurul Islam Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52620/jls.v3i1.433

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This study examines the translation of culture-specific items (CSIs) in A Space for the Unbound, an Indonesian adventure game localized into English. Using Vinay and Darbelnet's (1995) translation procedures as the analytical framework, supplemented by Baker's (1992) concept of cultural substitution, the study analyzes thirty-two CSIs drawn from Chapter 1 of the game, categorized into honorific titles, idioms, question tags, humor, sarcasm, slang, figurative language, and proverbs. Data were collected through comparative analysis of the Indonesian source text and its English localization. Findings show that cultural substitution was the dominant strategy, applied across most categories, while functional equivalence appeared in slang exclamations, literal translation in proverbs, and omission and addition in question tags. These results confirm a broadly domesticating orientation in the translation and contribute to the limited body of research on CSI translation in Indonesian-language video games.