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BALANCING DIGITAL HABITS: INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA FREQUENCY ON COLLEGE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION IN INDONESIA M. Bahly Basri; Muhammad Rapi; Sultan; Usman; Iin Nur Yasinta
Curricula: Journal of Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024): Curricula : Journal of Teaching and Learning
Publisher : LLDIKTI Wilayah X

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The percentage of social media users has an increasing trend and is problematic from a positive-negative impact perspective. The study aims to reveal the influence of social media frequency and the purpose of accessing social media on the reading comprehension skills of university students. Explanatory quantitative research was applied to 293 samples. The data were collected using questionnaires and objective tests. The results showed that students with moderate social media frequency (> 3 < 5 hours) had the best reading comprehension (mean rank: 161.68), while students with low social media frequency (< 3 hours) had the worst reading comprehension (mean rank: 134.55). The purpose of using social media to obtain information was the highest in the low frequency (n=109) and medium frequency (n=77) groups, while the purpose of obtaining entertainment was the highest in the high frequency group and the purpose of obtaining information took second place. The purpose of accessing information plays a role in the increase of insight that is a supporting factor for the performance of reading comprehension skills. The findings of this study recommend the implementation of digital literacy programs in education with the design of (a) integration in the curriculum, (b) moderate use of social media as a learning strategy, (c) development of usage guidelines, and (d) evaluation and monitoring of social media usage.

BAHASA PERSUASIF GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA SISWA KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 18 MAKASSAR: Teachers' Persuasive Language in Indonesian Language Learning for Grade VII Students at SMP Negeri 18 Makassar Sarah; Sultan; Baharman
Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature
Publisher : Study Program of Indonesian Language Education, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This study aims to describe the forms and functions of teachers’ persuasive language in Indonesian language teaching. The research method employed is qualitative descriptive. The results of the study indicate that the forms of teachers’ persuasive language in Indonesian language teaching include invitations, commands, assertions, questions, suggestions, and advice. The functions of teachers’ persuasive language in Indonesian language teaching include referential, expressive or emotive, appellative or conative, phatic, metalinguistic, and poetic. The use of persuasive language by teachers plays a vital role in creating effective interaction and encouraging active student participation in learning. In the Indonesian language learning process, teachers frequently use persuasive language to encourage, influence, and motivate students when they lack motivation to learn

DAMPAK PENERAPAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA TERHADAP KINERJA GURU BAHASA INDONESIA DI KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 1 POLEWALI KAPUBATEN POLEWALI MANDAR: THE IMPACT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM ON THE PERFORMANCE OF INDONESIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN CLASS VII OF SMP NEGERI 1 POLEWALI, POLEWALI MANDAR REGENCY Sindi; Ramly; Sultan
Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature
Publisher : Study Program of Indonesian Language Education, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar

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This study aims to describe the impact of the implementation of the Independent Curriculum on the performance of Indonesian language teachers in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Polewali, describe the readiness of Indonesian language teachers in implementing the Independent Curriculum. This type of research is qualitative research using descriptive methods. The focus of this study is the impact and readiness of Indonesian language teachers in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Polewali in the Independent Curriculum. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, documentation, and interviews.This study aims to describe the impact of the implementation of the Independent Curriculum (KM) on the performance and readiness of Indonesian language teachers in class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Polewali. The study used a qualitative descriptive method with data collected through observation, documentation, and interviews. The results of the study showed a positive impact of KM on teacher performance, including flexibility in developing learning, increasing creativity, understanding student needs, developing life skills, student learning motivation, comprehensive evaluation, and empowering teachers as facilitators. Teachers showed readiness in formulating learning objectives that focus on student competencies, compiling a flow of achievement-based learning objectives, designing flexible and contextual teaching modules, and understanding the concept of assessment to support competency-based learning

A Quantitative Analysis of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) on EFL Students' Speaking Skills Sultan; Nurdin Noni; Abdullah
International Journal of Language, Education, and Literature Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Bahasa dan Sastra- Universitas Negeri Makassar.

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This study examines the effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in enhancing speaking skills among 29 EFL junior secondary students at SMPN 3 Polongbangkeng Utara, Indonesia. Involving 29 junior high school students, this research employs a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design. The results revealed that TBLT significantly improved students' speaking proficiency. The mean score for the pre-test was 34.90 (SD = 10.844), while the post-test mean score increased to 68.83 (SD = 11.680). A paired-sample t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores (t = 21.95, p < .001), indicating a substantial enhancement in speaking skills following the implementation of TBLT. The calculated effect size of Cohen's d = 2.99 supports the conclusion that TBLT had a large and significant impact on the improvement of students' speaking abilities. This significant improvement suggests that TBLT provides an effective method for boosting speaking proficiency in language learners. Furthermore, the results underline the importance of using meaningful tasks that encourage active language use and communication in real-world contexts. The findings offer strong evidence that TBLT can be a highly effective approach to enhance speaking skills, especially in contexts where traditional teaching methods may fall short. Generally, the study reveals that TBLT can lead to significant improvements in students' speaking skills, offering valuable insights into its potential as an instructional strategy for language learning. Keywords: Task-Based Language Teaching, speaking skills, EFL, quantitative analysis

CRITICAL LISTENING DEFICITS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF METACOGNITIVE GAPS, ARGUMENT EVALUATION, AND LEARNING ANXIETY Muh Syukri Gaffar; Sultan; Usman Pahar
Curricula: Journal of Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Curricula : Journal of Teaching and Learning
Publisher : LLDIKTI Wilayah X

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Critical listening is a high-level language skill that plays an important role in the academic success of students in higher education. However, research that explicitly discusses the problem of critical listening in students is still widespread and has not been systematically mapped. This research aims to identify and synthesize the problem of critical listening in university students through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. This study refers to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines with data sources coming from the ScienceDirect database, Taylor & Francis Online, and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). Literature searches are limited to peer-reviewed journal articles published in the 2021–2025 range. Of the total 674 articles identified, 9 articles met the inclusion criteria and were further analyzed. The results of the synthesis show that students critical listening problems include the limitations of advanced metacognitive strategies, low evaluation ability of oral arguments, the influence of affective factors such as listening anxiety and cognitive load, and listening learning designs that are not yet oriented towards critical thinking. The contribution of this research lies in presenting the latest systematic mapping of the problems of critical listening in higher education students, as well as offering a conceptual framework based on literature findings that can be the basis for the development of a critical listening learning model that is integrated with metacognitive strategies, argumentative evaluation, and learning reflection. This research emphasizes the need to develop listening learning that explicitly integrates metacognitive strategies, critical evaluation, and reflection in the context of higher education.

DIGITAL READING IN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXTS: A PRISMA-GUIDED SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF MODE EFFECTS, METACOGNITION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPLICATIONS Muh. Bahly Basri; Sultan; Usman; Iin Nur Yasinta
Curricula: Journal of Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Curricula : Journal of Teaching and Learning
Publisher : LLDIKTI Wilayah X

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Digital reading has become ubiquitous in educational settings, yet its impact on learning outcomes remains complex and context-dependent. This systematic literature review synthesizes evidence from nine open-access articles published by Taylor & Francis between 2021 and 2025, focusing on digital reading within the education subject area. Adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, the study employed a rigorous screening process to identify relevant research, followed by thematic synthesis to extract key characteristics, outcomes, and implications. The analysis reveals four predominant themes shaping current discourse. First, mode effects highlight inequality-sensitive patterns in large-scale assessments, suggesting that digital formats may exacerbate existing achievement gaps if not carefully managed. Second, metacognitive navigation and strategic processing emerge as critical determinants of comprehension, emphasizing the need for learners to actively regulate their engagement with digital texts. Third, the review examines digital early-literacy ecosystems, underscoring the importance of home literacy supports, shared digital storybook reading, and established quality principles for children’s digital picture books in fostering foundational skills. Fourth, critical–ecological perspectives reframe digital reading through lenses of attention, curriculum design, and social justice, advocating for a holistic approach to future literacy practices. The findings indicate that benefits of digital reading are most pronounced when instructional scaffolds, high-quality design, and equitable access are explicitly prioritized. Conversely, risks such as superficial processing arise when efficiency-driven logics dominate without adequate support for deep comprehension. Consequently, this study proposes targeted implications for pedagogy, interface design, assessment frameworks, and future research directions. By integrating these insights, educators and policymakers can better navigate the challenges of digital literacy, ensuring that technological integration supports rather than hinders equitable and profound learning experiences in diverse educational contexts.

The Influence of the Inquiry Method on Critical Thinking Skills in Learning to Write Explanatory Texts for Grade XI Students at Senior High School Nur Aisyah; Andi Sahtiani Jahrir; Sultan
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

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This study aims to describe students' ability to write explanatory texts before using the inquiry method, describe students' ability to write explanatory texts after using the inquiry method, and test the effect of applying the inquiry method on the ability to write explanatory texts of eleventh-grade students at SMAN 19 Gowa. This research uses a quantitative research method. Data collection techniques were carried out using essay tests, and the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (SPSS 29.0.10). The results of this study show an improvement in students' critical and creative thinking skills in writing explanatory texts after using the inquiry-based learning method. The analysis of the pretest and posttest results shows that before the inquiry method was applied, the majority of students were in the fair and very good categories, with some students in the poor and good categories. After implementation, the majority of students moved to the good and very good categories, showing a significant improvement in their abilities. This improvement is evident in the distribution of student scores, where the average score increased from 58.23 in the pretest to 77.30 in the posttest. Statistical tests using the Paired Sample T-Test showed a t-value of 7.018 with a significance level (p-value < 0.001). Since the p-value is less than 0.05, the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected, and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. This indicates a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores, supporting the hypothesis that the inquiry method has a meaningful impact on students' critical and creative thinking abilities. Thus, this research proves that the application of the inquiry method is effective in improving students' abilities in writing explanatory texts, both in terms of quality and variation in critical and creative thinking skills.

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