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Girindra Putri Dewi Saraswati
Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
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Empowering Future Leaders through Literacy: A Comprehensive Workshop for Elementary School Educators Alief Noor Farida; Zulfa Sakhiyya; Pasca Kalisa; Girindra Putri Dewi Saraswati; Issy Yuliasri
Jurnal Abdimas Vol. 28 No. 1 (2024): June 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/h2w0nr73

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Building students’ literacy skills needs to be done as early as possible. Elementary school students are at the perfect age of getting much exposure to literacy. Therefore, teachers need to be able to do some activities in the classrooms that build literacy skills. However, not all teachers know and apply the teaching techniques proposed by the Ministry of Education and Culture in school literacy movement. This community service aimed to address the needs of elementary school teachers, members of Bawana Alit group, in Tembalang, Semarang, on literacy teaching techniques. The goal was to empower these members with practical skills in implementing literacy teaching techniques in their classroom, depending on their students’ literacy levels. This workshop involved some stages, including preparation and implementation. The participants now have more effective literacy teaching strategies to be applied in their classrooms.
Identifying students’ challenges and strategies to produce English-speaking utterances Qonita Qonita; Girindra Putri Dewi Saraswati
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching - Special Issue (August)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v14iSpecial Issue.28778

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Previous research has examined English-speaking challenges, but rarely has it linked them to specific strategies based on Oxford’s (1990) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL). This study addresses that gap by identifying students’ challenges and strategies to produce English-speaking utterances, especially among English education students in Universitas Negeri Semarang, where speaking is still a common yet underdeveloped skill. The researcher employed qualitative research, and the participants of this study were 22 students in the sixth semester of the English education study program at Universitas Negeri Semarang. The data were gathered through questionnaires and interviews, then analyzed using qualitative methods. The findings revealed that although over 80% of the students reported frequently using English in interaction on campus, many still encountered significant challenges. The most prevalent challenges faced by students in speaking include anxiety, fear of making mistakes, lack of confidence, lack of vocabulary, and lack of grammar, which significantly affected students’ fluency and accuracy. The finding shows that, memory, cognitive, and compensation strategies were commonly used to address vocabulary and lack of grammar. Metacognitive and affective strategies helped manage anxiety and hesitation, while social strategies supported speaking development. The findings imply that promoting specific strategic awareness can improve speaking proficiency and confidence. Teachers are encouraged to integrate explicit strategy training into speaking instruction, create low-anxiety environments, and encourage collaborative learning. Future research should explore how individual learner differences affect the effectiveness of these strategies in various contexts and over longer periods of language learning.
The role of movies in motivating students' speaking skills: An investigation toward English Education students Nala Izza Sofiana; Girindra Putri Dewi Saraswati
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 14 No. 3 (2025): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching - Special Issue (August)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v14iSpecial Issue.28819

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This study explores the role of movies as a medium for learning English among English Education students. It highlights the significance of English as a global language and the challenges faced by learners, particularly in developing speaking skills. This study employed a qualitative approach to investigate students’ perceptions of how movies contribute to language acquisition, motivation, and cultural understanding. Data were collected through closed-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, focusing on students’ experiences with English movies. Findings indicate that students prefer using movies over traditional methods as they provide an engaging context for learning vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills. Additionally, movies foster intrinsic motivation by creating enjoyable learning experiences and reducing anxiety associated with speaking. The study highlights the potential of film to enhance language proficiency and motivate learners, suggesting that integrating movies into English language education can improve both linguistic and socio-cultural competencies.
Co-Authors Alief Noor Farida Issy Yuliasri Nala Izza Sofiana Pasca Kalisa Qonita Qonita zulfa Sakhiyya