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General English Pre-Intermediate Implementation: Learning Resources for Local and International Students Ilantri, Yuyun; Muslim, Ahmad Bukhori; Gandana, Isti Siti Saleha
ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 May (2024): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provide
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/ef.v8i1 May.9679

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The study aims to identify the learning resources that are employed in a language center at Indonesia's oldest university both for local and international foreign students. The study uses descriptive qualitative as the main approach through interviews with an English teacher coordinator and learning resources documentation analysis. The interview data and documents were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings revealed that there is consideration of both types of classes in the same class, the study findings indicate that the instructional materials used for them are typically similar. Teachers still face difficulties since international students must attend classrooms where the bulk of the students speak Indonesian even though they still struggle to understand the language. In addition, this Pre-Intermediate program makes use of digital instructional resources. This is done since textbook-based teaching materials are viewed as being out of date and becoming less and less relevant to modern advancements. To help teachers improve their lesson plans and make them more relevant in the future, it is believed that the research's findings would be useful as evaluation material.
THE USE OF CODING-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL (CBLM) IN PROMOTING CRITICAL READING SKILS: CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS Ilantri, Yuyun; Setyarini, Sri; Rodliyah, Siti Rojab
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 10, No 4 (2024): Applied Linguistics in the Digital Age and Cultural Context
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2024.v10i4.8831

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The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Coding-Based Learning Material (CBLM) using Scratch 3.0 in enhancing critical reading skills in a General English Program at a university language center in Bandung. With the need to develop 21st century skills, particularly critical reading skills and digital literacy, this study examines the role of CBLM in improving students engagement and reading comprehension. The research involved 12 Pre-Intermediate level students and one teacher, with participants attending 24 sessions. Data were collected through observation checklists, reading activities, and interviews with teacher to reduce bias. Analysis was conducted using thematic coding, drawing on Dual Coding Theory, which suggests that multimedia use enhances comprehension by activating both visual and verbal processing channels. Results indicate that CBLM with Scratch 3.0 positively influences students critical reading skills, enabling them to analyze and interpret text more effectively. Additionally, the interactive coding activities improved student motivation and interest in English learning. However, challenges emerged, particularly due to the novelty of Scracth 3.0 in language learning, necessitating further training and familiarization for both teachers and students. This study suggests that CBLM has potential as an engaging instructional tool for fostering critical reading skills, although future research should explore long-term impacts and strategies to support effective integration in language education.