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Strengthening Mothers’ Community Engagement for Independent Learning in Dusun Kepetingan Ika Ismawati; Yudy Prasetyo; Endah Alamsari Andayani
KOMUNITA: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Mei
Publisher : PELITA NUSA TENGGARA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60004/komunita.v5i2.755

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This community service program aims to strengthen mothers’ community engagement in fostering independent learning among children in Kepetingan Hamlet, Sawohan Village, Sidoarjo Regency. This article was written to find out how to implement community based strategies that empower mothers to actively participate in educational activities, as well as to describe the involvement of mothers' groups in supporting children's independent learning in Kepetingan Hamlet .Educational challenges in this area include limited parental involvement, low literacy and numeracy skills, and declining children’s motivation to learn, particularly due to geographical isolation and low educational backgrounds of parents. Recognizing mothers as primary caregivers and first educators at home, this program focused on empowering mothers to actively support their children’s learning processes. The program employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, involving mothers in all stages of the program, including problem identification, planning, implementation, reflection, and evaluation. Key activities included parenting education, literacy and numeracy training, science learning through simple experiments, and workshops on creating educational media using locally available and recycled materials. The results indicate a significant improvement in mothers’ confidence, knowledge, and participation in guiding children’s learning at home. Children also demonstrated increased motivation and engagement in independent learning activities. Furthermore, the establishment of a community-based learning forum (Sie Pendidikan) strengthened collaboration among mothers and ensured program sustainability. Overall, this program demonstrates that empowering mothers through community-based and participatory approaches can effectively cultivate a sustainable culture of independent learning at the family and community levels.
A Review of Teacher Feedback Strategies on Student’s Writing Performance in EFL Contexts Geral Dien Stefanny Sapulete; Lailatul Musyarofa; Yudy Prasetyo
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i4.3147

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This paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of recent empirical research on teacher feedback strategies and their contributions to improving English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ writing performance. Writing is a cognitively demanding skill that requires learners to coordinate vocabulary, grammar, organization, and genre conventions. Although previous studies have demonstrated that teacher feedback can improve writing performance, the existing literature remains fragmented regarding which feedback strategies are most effective, under what conditions they produce positive outcomes, and how learner characteristics influence their effectiveness. Previous research has often examined individual feedback techniques or specific instructional contexts, making it difficult to establish broader patterns across different EFL settings. This gap highlights the need for a systematic synthesis of recent empirical evidence. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with a systematic literature review design to examine peer-reviewed, open-access articles published between 2021 and 2026 from ScienceDirect, Springer Open, Frontiers, and MDPI. Twelve studies were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns in feedback types, implementation, and learning outcomes. The findings indicate that direct corrective, indirect facilitative, and metalinguistic feedback serve different pedagogical functions. Overall, feedback is most effective when it is timely, specific, adaptive, and encourages active learner engagement and self-regulated revision. The review contributes a broader synthesis of recent evidence and highlights the importance of differentiated feedback practices in EFL writing instruction.
The Figurative Language found in Taylor Swift’s Song in the Folklore Album Eonike Esther Wulandari; Lailatul Musyarofah; Yudy Prasetyo
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 4 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i4.3113

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This study examines the use of figurative expressions in selected songs from Taylor Swift’s Folklore album. It focuses on identifying and interpreting the various literary devices found in six songs: Cardigan, The 1, Mirrorball, My Tears Ricochet, The Last Great American Dynasty, and Invisible String. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, using the song lyrics as the primary data source. Data were collected through documentation from official lyric sources and analyzed by identifying, classifying, and interpreting the rhetorical devices based on relevant literary and linguistic theories. The findings reveal the presence of several types of figurative expression, including metaphor, hyperbole, personification, symbolism, simile, and irony. Among these, metaphor is the most dominant, reflecting emotions, memories, relationships, and life experiences through symbolic imagery. Hyperbole and personification are also frequently employed to intensify emotional expression and create vivid mental images, while symbolism, simile, and irony enrich the depth of meaning and narrative complexity of the lyrics. Overall, these literary devices play a significant role in enhancing the album’s aesthetic quality, emotional resonance, and storytelling. The findings demonstrate that contemporary song lyrics can be examined as literary texts and provide valuable insights into the creative use of language in modern music.