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ENHANCING A RURAL SCHOOL ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: AN OUTREACH PROGRAM Ananto, Gigih Dwi; Dewi, Maharani; Habiburrahman , Novan; Iman Jauhari; Agung Hariadi; Gunadi, Lie Epifani Rachmad; Anshori, Ibnu; Rukmono, Indra
⁠International Journal of Asia Pacific Community Service Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Kristen Cipta Wacana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71131/8vjhcr49

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The program is an initiative to improve English language skills among students and educators in rural schools. The background to this program is limited access to effective English language learning in rural areas, which has an impact on students' low English language skills and limited opportunities to compete at a wider level. This program implements interactive, contextual and participatory learning methods, specifically designed to meet learning needs in rural areas. Through various activities such as basic English training, conversation sessions, daily interaction simulations, and teacher involvement in mentoring, this program provides an interesting and applicable learning experience for students. By involving the school community and the surrounding environment, this program is expected to create a sustainable impact, strengthen students' and teachers' confidence in using English, and prepare them for various educational and employment opportunities in the future. The community-based approach in this program not only benefits students, but also empowers educators to adopt more engaging and contextual teaching techniques. Through ongoing evaluation, it is hoped that this program can become an effective English language learning model in rural areas.
“My Teacher Taught Me to Focus on My Speaking Skill at First”: A Portrait from an Islamic Boarding School Student on His Foreign Language Acquisition Process Fikri, Moh. Hilman; Yasin, Mohammad Ilham; Ananto, Gigih Dwi; Dewi, Maharani; Jauhari, Iman; Gwijangge, Mah
International Journal of Sustainable English Language, Education, and Science Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71131/3nvr5417

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Modern English has forsaken the traditional English tenet. The endeavour on the shift of modern eductaional needs has been studied by myriad researchers. Thus, the current study inquires the learning style change of an Islamic boarding school student, providing novelty to the identity struggle in an initial teacher education context.  A narrative inqury design was piloted in this study, recruiting Arif (pseudonym) from a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Probolinggo. Moreover, the current study uncovered that Arif used to consider grammar in speaking. Focusing grammar in speaking was the drawback of Arif when he tried to speak English fluently. He should think twice before produce the sentence. Therefore, he changed his learning style on focussing on the meaning after listening to the sheikh of the Islamic boarding school. The condition unconsciously adhered to the World Englishes notion that English does not belong to anyone but the speaker itself (Kirkpatrick, 2010; Wei, 2020).  He believed that the new learning style may improve his speaking skills.
Do Indonesian Students Favour Native English Speakers Teachers in Their Classes?: A Survey Study on Indonesian EFL Students Fikri, Moh. Hilman; Syakur, Abd.; Ananto, Gigih Dwi
Electronic Journal of Education, Social Economics and Technology Vol 6, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : SAINTIS Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33122/ejeset.v6i1.475

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The creativity of English L2 speakers exploiting the language provoked the researcher to explore students' preference for having native English speaker teachers (NESTs) and non-native English speaker teachers (NNESTs) in their classes. Thus, the current study aimed to explore EFL students' perceptions of native English speaker teachers (NESTs) and non-native English speaker teachers (NNESTs) teaching English in a class. The study recruits a hundred EFL students across Malang, East Java, piloting survey design on the basis of a convenience sampling technique. In general, the study unpacked the students' positive attitudes toward NNESTs. They agreed that they should have NNESTs at primary, secondary, and university levels. However, they suggested that NESTs should teach speaking and pronunciation. In addition, the respondent preferred having both NESTs and NNESTs in a class to be more engaging and stress-revealing. Therefore, initiating a class team teaching between NESTs and NNESTs is paramount for the stakeholders to be taken into account.