Jenny Ngo
Institut Sains dan Teknologi Terpadu Surabaya

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Empowering speaking skills through problem-based learning in Indonesian blended classrooms Jenny Ngo
Inovasi Kurikulum Vol 21, No 4 (2024): Inovasi Kurikulum, November 2024
Publisher : Himpunan Pengembang Kurikulum Indonesia (HIPKIN)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/jik.v21i4.76037

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift towards remote and blended learning, prompting educators to seek innovative pedagogical approaches. In response, the Indonesian government introduced the Merdeka curriculum, emphasizing student-centered learning, critical thinking, and independent knowledge-building. Problem-based learning (PBL) aligns well with these objectives, engaging students in real-world problem-solving and promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. This study examines the effectiveness of PBL in enhancing English-speaking skills within a blended learning environment at a private university in Surabaya. Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected through classroom observations and surveys and analyzed with SPSS. The findings revealed that PBL effectively promoted self-directed learning, peer collaboration, and speaking skill development. These suggest that PBL is an effective strategy for enhancing language proficiency and fostering student engagement that aligns with Indonesia’s educational reforms. However, to further optimize PBL's effectiveness, it is recommended to consider adjustments such as flexibility for attendance, scaffolding for highly diverse students, and culturally relevant activities. These modifications can create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for English Language Learners (ELLs) in Indonesia. AbstrakPandemi COVID-19 mempercepat peralihan ke pembelajaran jarak jauh dan pembelajaran campuran, sehingga mendorong para pendidik untuk mencari pendekatan pedagogi yang inovatif. Sebagai tanggapannya, pemerintah Indonesia memperkenalkan kurikulum Merdeka, yang menekankan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa, berpikir kritis, dan membangun pengetahuan secara mandiri. Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBL) selaras dengan tujuan-tujuan ini, karena pembelajaran ini melibatkan siswa dalam pemecahan masalah di dunia nyata dan meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis, kolaborasi, dan komunikasi. Penelitian ini menguji efektivitas PBL dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa Inggris dalam lingkungan pembelajaran campuran di sebuah universitas swasta di Surabaya. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui observasi kelas dan survei dan dianalisis dengan SPSS. Temuannya mengungkapkan bahwa PBL secara efektif mendorong pembelajaran mandiri, kolaborasi teman sebaya, dan pengembangan keterampilan berbicara. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa PBL merupakan strategi yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemahiran bahasa dan mendorong keterlibatan siswa sejalan dengan reformasi pendidikan di Indonesia. Namun, untuk lebih mengoptimalkan efektivitas PBL, disarankan untuk mempertimbangkan penyesuaian seperti fleksibilitas kehadiran, scaffolding untuk siswa yang sangat beragam, dan kegiatan yang relevan dengan budaya. Modifikasi ini dapat menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih inklusif dan mendukung bagi Pembelajar Bahasa Inggris (ELLs) di Indonesia.Kata Kunci: pembelajaran campuran; pembelajaran berbasis masalah; peningkatan keterampilan berbicara
A critical review of post-pandemic ELT intersections: Language, identity, and sustainability Jenny Ngo
English Learning Innovation Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/englie.v6i2.40901

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The intricate relationship between language and identity holds profound implications for English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly in light of recent global transformations. This critical review systematically synthesizes literature from 2020 to 2025 to examine how identities are constructed, negotiated, and performed by key ELT stakeholders—teachers, learners, curriculum, and media—and how these dynamics intersect with the growing imperative of sustainability education. Focusing on the post-COVID-19 period, the review highlights accelerated shifts in pedagogical practices and research priorities. Drawing on sociolinguistic and poststructuralist theories, this paper critically examines the multifaceted ways in which English, as a global language, interacts with the diverse linguistic and cultural identities of those involved in its teaching and learning within this new landscape. The review employs a systematic methodology, including comprehensive database searches, rigorous study selection, and thematic data synthesis to identify key trends, persistent challenges such as native-speakerism and greenwashing, and innovative pedagogical implications shaped by this transformative period emerging from this transformative era. It argues that a critical awareness of these evolving identity dynamics, paired with the explicit integration of sustainability principles, is essential for fostering inclusive, equitable, and future-oriented ELT practices. The discussion outlines practical implications for pedagogy, including strategies that validate learner identities, promote intercultural competence, challenge linguistic hegemonies, and cultivate global citizenship and environmental responsibility. Ultimately, this paper advocates for a transformative paradigm shift in ELT that transcends a purely instrumental view of language learning to embrace its role in shaping identities and fostering the ecological consciousness required for a sustainable future.