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Culturally Responsive English Teaching: Integrating Local Wisdom and Multiple Intelligences in EL Classrooms Najib, Muhammad Reza Ainun; Aditama, Madya; Santoso, Yan Imam
Proceeding International Conference on Education Volume 03, Agustus Tahun 2025: International Conference on Education
Publisher : Faculty of Tarbiyah, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia

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In today’s multilingual and culturally rich classrooms, English teaching must do more than deliver grammar and vocabulary, it must reflect who the learners are. This study explores how 25 English teachers from high schools and vocational schools in Batang Regency, Indonesia, bring life to their lessons by weaving together culturally responsive pedagogy, Multiple Intelligences (MI), and local wisdom. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research draws insights from interviews, classroom observations, and teaching materials to understand how teachers navigate diverse learning needs while honouring students’ cultural roots. The findings show that when local folklore, traditional arts, and community knowledge are combined with MI-based strategies like storytelling, music, movement, and peer collaboration students engage more deeply, express themselves more confidently, and feel a sense of pride in their identity. Even amid rigid curricula and limited resources, these teachers innovate from the ground up, turning their classrooms into inclusive spaces where learning becomes personal and meaningful. This study offers a fresh lens on what equitable English teaching can look like in postcolonial, multicultural contexts and reminds us that language learning is at its best when it connects not just to exams, but to who students truly are.
The influence of peer assessment on students’ writing scores in descriptive text Najib, Muhammad Reza Ainun; Trudeau, Liam
Journal of Research in English Language Teaching and Linguistics Vol 1 No 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Early Publishing Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65431/jrell.v1i2.22

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This study investigates the influence of peer assessment on students’ writing scores in descriptive texts within the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction. The importance of enhancing descriptive writing skills is underscored by its critical role in effective communication, particularly in language learning environments where detailed observation and expressive clarity are essential. While existing research has demonstrated the benefits of peer assessment for various writing genres, limited attention has been given to its application in descriptive writing and to students’ subjective experiences during the feedback process. This research addresses this gap by focusing specifically on how peer assessment shapes students’ revision behaviors, perceptions, and writing development in descriptive genres. Employing an exploratory research design, the study involved 24 second-year university students enrolled in an English Education program. Data were collected through pre- and post-writing tasks, structured peer assessment sheets, and guided reflections from participants. The analysis combined textual comparison of writing samples, thematic interpretation of feedback and reflection data, and quantitative examination of score changes, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of both performance outcomes and learners’ cognitive and emotional responses. The findings reveal significant improvements in students’ descriptive writing scores following peer assessment. Participants reported increased awareness of descriptive features, more strategic revision practices, and positive perceptions of peer feedback’s role in their learning process. The study highlights that peer assessment not only enhances writing performance but also fosters critical reflection and learner autonomy. These findings suggest that incorporating structured peer review processes can be an effective pedagogical strategy in EFL writing instruction, especially for genres demanding detailed and expressive language. The implications emphasize the need for educators to adopt multifaceted assessment approaches that integrate peer feedback to promote deeper engagement, independent thinking, and ongoing improvement in descriptive writing skills.
Co-Authors Aditama, Madya Giri Trudeau, Liam Yan Imam Santoso