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Need Analysis for English Reading Teaching Materials in Vocational School Based on Digital Applications Oktariyani, Oktariyani; Rasyid, Yumna; Dewanti, Ratna; Im, Hyunbim; Semyanov, Larra
Al-Hijr: Journal of Adulearn World Vol. 1 No. 3 (2022)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55849/alhijr.v1i3.524

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This study aims to determine the need for English reading teaching materials for Vocational High School students majoring in Fashion Design, and to determine the need for English reading skills in the world of work. Data were obtained from questionnaires and interviews. The subjects studied were students of SMK Rahmatutoyibah Gunung Kaler, grade X majoring in Fashion Design, and grade X English teaching materials for SMK. This research was conducted with a mixed-method design. The data were collected through questionnaires and structured interviews. This questionnaire is based on the SMK English learning curriculum. The results of this study indicate that Vocational High School students majoring in fashion need teaching materials that are by their majors, namely reading materials related to the fashion department as well as material that introduces a lot of the industrial world and can support the field they are engaged in. Furthermore, Grade X Vocational School students majoring in Fashion Design need English reading learning media to encourage easy understanding of English reading material, namely media in the form of interesting and contemporary digital applications. Furthermore, the need for the world of work for their English reading skills requires skilled workers who have good English reading skills, which include the ability to read manual books, the ability to read company regulations, the ability to read travel documents, the ability to read English messages, the ability to reading notes, the ability to read e-mails, the ability to read employment contracts, and the ability to read cooperation agreements.  
TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING ISLAMIC TEXTS IN ENGLISH READING INSTRUCTION Oktariyani; Herlina, Ninin; Said, Ratna; Im, Hyunbim; Semyanov, Larra
INTIHA: Islamic Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Islamic Education
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Agama Islam STAI Darul Falah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58988/intiha.v3i2.472

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This study examines teachers’ and students’ perceptions of integrating Islamic texts into English reading instruction at an Islamic high school in Tangerang, Indonesia. Although religious texts have the potential to support literacy development and character education, current English learning materials lack such integration. To address this gap, the study explores how educators and learners perceive Islamic texts and identifies the benefits and challenges of incorporating them into English reading classes. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with three English teachers and three students, open-ended questionnaires administered to thirty students, four classroom observations, and document analyses of syllabi and lesson plans. The findings show that both teachers and students respond positively to using Islamic texts: teachers regard them as effective tools for promoting moral values and enhancing reading skills, while students report increased engagement, motivation, and a stronger connection to the content. However, challenges include sourcing level-appropriate materials, managing linguistic complexity, and ensuring inclusivity in diverse classroom contexts. The study recommends careful material selection, collaboration between English and Islamic education teachers, and the use of varied multimodal resources aligned with the CEFR to integrate language instruction and character development effectively.