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Evaluation of teachers' feedback quality in English language instruction at secondary schools Arrafii, Moh. Arsyad; Kasyfurrahman
Journal of English Language Proficiency Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Journal of English Language Proficiency (JELAP)
Publisher : Mell Baou Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jelap.v1i1.3870

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Feedback is crucial aspect of instruction and teacher understanding of feedback determine the quality of practices in classroom. This study involved four English teachers who teach at a public secondary school in Central Lombok Regency, Indonesia. Interviews were conducted with these teachers to investigate their theoretical understanding of feedback, and classroom observations were carried out to observe and evaluate their feedback practices. Analysis reveals that the teachers’ theoretical understanding of feedback and its typologies remains very limited. Teachers still struggle to formulate a conceptual or operational definition that underlines effective feedback. The study also indicates that the teachers’ ability to deliver feedback is not yet optimal. This is evident from the nature of the feedback provided, which remains very general, without detailed descriptions of students’ achievements that could serve as references for students to improve their performance. The quality of teacher feedback to students is still largely normative, consisting primarily of verbal praise, symbols, and approving expressions. Although there are efforts to enhance individual consultations and two-way dialogue with students, these efforts are not fully realized and tend to overlook other students, as teachers focus only on the students they are engaging with in dialogue. These findings are consistent with results from previous studies.
Students’ perceptions of lecturer feedback in writing thesis proposal Taufik Suadiyatno; Arrafii, Moh. Arsyad
Journal of English Language Proficiency Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Journal of English Language Proficiency (JELAP)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jelap.v2i1.5151

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This study investigates the role of lecturer feedback in developing writing thesis proposal among foreign-language learners in the English Education Department at Mandalika University of Education. It explores students' perceptions of the types of feedback that best enhance their abilities writing thesis proposal. This study involved fourteen students of that have been conducting their thesis proposal. Two instruments were used to collect the data; questionnaires and interviews. The research reveals that students value feedback for error correction, improving grammar, and boosting writing quality. Feedback also plays a key role in motivating and building students' confidence. The findings show that students prefer direct feedback that targets detailed mistakes. Overall, the study highlights the importance of effective feedback in writing development and provides insights for lecturer to tailor their students.