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Reasons and Challenges of Former BSED English Students in Shifting to Other Program Lanonte, Pearl Hanna; Hasim, Myra; Evedientes, Jundel; Gaan, Dayanara; Naparan, Genesis
Edukasiana: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/ejip.v4i1.977

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This qualitative study explores the reasons and challenges faced by former BSED English students who shifted to other programs. The study employed a case study approach, utilizing the Sharan Merriam technique and data triangulation method. Through Interviews with the seven former 1st-year BSED English students enrolled in the first semester, a thematic analysis was utilized to identify recurring patterns and themes. The study identifies reasons and challenges for students' shifting to other programs. The finding reveals that being inspired and influenced by others, as well as being curious about the program and the opportunity it offers, contribute to students’ reason to take up BSED English. Challenges encountered include difficulty with the topic and difficulty in speaking English. Students’ reasons for shifting are scholarship assistance and the difficulty of the major subject. The study concludes that these varying factors influenced the research participants to enroll in the BSED English program and shift to another program, indicating that it plays a significant role in students’ academic journey. This study gives insights into a crucial shift of students that has a significant implication for both students and the institution, as it holds an important role in students' career decision-making.
Assessing the Accuracy in Transcribing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) of BSED-English Majors Talaroc, Jenny Mae; Bantac, Michelle; Canacan, Nadine; Gaan, Dayanara; Naparan, Genesis
Journal of English Language and Pedagogy (JELPA) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): NOVEMBER (in progress)
Publisher : Universitas Kapuas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51826/jelpa.v3i2.1569

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Pronunciation is crucial as it plays a huge role in expressing ideas and avoiding communication misunderstandings. However, some students face challenges with pronunciation, especially in ESL (English as a second language), and several studies have noted that phonetics can help address pronunciation errors through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Considering that no prior research has explored the accuracy level of BSED-English majors in transcribing IPA, therefore, this study evaluates the accuracy of BSED-English majors in assessing their accuracy level in transcribing the International Phonetic Alphabet, given their exposure to the IPA symbols in one of their courses. The study used a quantitative descriptive research design, and it was conducted in a private educational institution in Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur, with 39 participants from the BSED-English program. The validated instrument consisted of 41 words (consonants, vowels, and diphthongs) that they needed to transcribe into IPA symbols. The results revealed that transcription accuracy across all categories “did not meet expectations,” with consonants (15.17%) higher than vowels (11.57%) and diphthongs (13.67%). Common transcription errors were identified, and the result shows a significant difference in the accuracy levels across the three categories using the one-way ANOVA, therefore rejecting the hypothesis. Thus, the findings can be effectively examined through the Perceptual Assimilation Model, in which learners assimilate unfamiliar sounds to sounds they already know in their native language, and the lack of familiarity and practice in IPA transcription, which explains why BSED-English majors face common errors when transcribing a word.