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TEACHER’S BELIEFS IN EFL WRITING INSTRUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF AN ENGLISH LECTURER AT PADANG STATE POLYTECHNIC Febriansyah, Gema; Hermawati Syarif; Yetti Zainil
Wacana: Jurnal Penelitian Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajaran Vol. 21 No. 2: Wacana, Vol. 21, No. 2, Juli 2023
Publisher : UNIB Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/jwacana.v21i2.30976

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Investigating a teacher's beliefs in language teaching is something that needs to be explored. Especially in teaching EFL Writing, examining language teacher beliefs is interested because it can be a benchmark for educators on how EFL Writing teaching happens. In addition, teacher beliefs will also help teachers and learners understand the process of learning. There have been many studies on teacher beliefs towards various English language teaching in Indonesia. However, most of these studies discuss teacher beliefs at the high school level. There is a lack of research on teacher beliefs at the university level. This study focuses on teacher beliefs research on EFL Writing teachers at the university student level. This research used a qualitative method with a case study research design. Observation and in-depth interviews are the instruments of this research. The object of the research is an experienced lecturer at Padang State Polytechnic who has been teaching EFL Writing for approximately 11 years. The results of this study show that the lecturer has several teacher beliefs that he believes to be the basic principles in teaching EFL writing. In addition, in the classroom practice, the lecturer used explicit teaching strategy in teaching EFL Writing. Although there are some difficulties faced by the lecturer in his teaching.
Needs-Based English Language Curriculum Innovation for Mechanical Engineering Students at Politeknik Negeri Padang Yuliatri Novita; Fitrawati Fitrawati; Yetti Zainil
MASALIQ Vol 6 No 1 (2026): JANUARI
Publisher : Lembaga Yasin AlSys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/masaliq.v6i1.8618

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The effectiveness of English curriculum innovation in vocational higher education is largely determined by its alignment with students’ academic and workplace needs, yet empirical studies in Indonesian polytechnic contexts remain limited. This study aimed to analyze the role of needs analysis as the basis for developing the English curriculum for students of the Mechanical Engineering Study Program at Politeknik Negeri Padang. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed, involving Mechanical Engineering students and English lecturers selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through curriculum document analysis, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews, and then analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show that students require English language competencies oriented toward the comprehension of technical texts, workplace communication, interpretation of mechanical documents, and basic technical writing, whereas the existing curriculum is still dominated by general English with limited integration of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) components. These findings affirm that systematic needs analysis is a crucial prerequisite for innovating vocational English curricula and provide practical implications for curriculum developers to design learning that is more contextual, relevant, and aligned with the demands of the Mechanical Engineering discipline and the world of work.
Integrating Reading-Based Needs Analysis Into Syllabus Design And Material Development In English Language Education Rahma Dania; Fitrawati; Yetti Zainil
Jurnal Ilmiah Langue and Parole Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Langue and Parole
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra Universitas Ekasakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36057/jilp.v9i2.784

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Reading plays a central role in English language education, particularly in higher education contexts where learners are required to engage with complex academic texts. Despite its importance, reading instruction is often designed without sufficient consideration of learners’ actual reading needs, resulting in misalignment between instructional objectives, materials, and students’ academic demands. This study aims to explore how reading-based needs analysis can be integrated into syllabus design and material development in English language education. Employing a qualitative, curriculum-oriented research design, the study analyzes curriculum documents, instructional materials, and reading-related learning practices within an undergraduate English language education program. Data were derived from document analysis, classroom observations, students’ reading-related tasks, questionnaires, and reflective records. The findings indicate that students initially experienced difficulties in understanding academic texts, applying reading strategies effectively, and engaging confidently in reading activities. After the integration of reading-based needs analysis into syllabus design and material development, improvements were observed in students’ reading engagement, comprehension processes, strategy use, and attitudes toward academic reading. The revised syllabus emphasized progressive reading skills, while the developed materials incorporated structured reading stages, explicit strategy instruction, and discipline-related texts. These findings suggest that reading-based needs analysis serves as a crucial foundation for developing responsive syllabi and effective instructional materials that address learners’ academic reading demands. The study highlights the importance of positioning needs analysis as an ongoing pedagogical framework in reading-oriented curriculum development.