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Muh Tahir
English Education Department, Graduate Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, 90222, Indonesia
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EXPLORING CONVERSATIONAL IMPLICATURE USED BY TEACHER THROUGH ENGLISH TBL Rahmi Aulia Amir; Abdul Halim; Fitriyani Fitriyani; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1267

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Conversational implicature is the meaning a sentence implies is different from its actual meaning. This study explores conversational implicature used by teacher through English Technology-Based Learning. This study aims to identify and classify the maxims are flouted through English Technology-Based learning, explain the functions of conversational implicature, and to find out teachers perceive about conversational implicature through English Technology-Based Learning process in Sd Telkom Makassar. This study uses data analysis. Qualitative methods are methods that aim to obtain descriptive data. The data in this study are conversational implicatures that transcribed into written text. Data were collected using selection, description and verification techniques. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive which is based on Sudaryanto's theory. The results of this study indicate that (1) there are four types of maxims that are flouted by teacher through English Technology-Based Learning process, there are maxim of quantity, maxims of quality, maxims of relevance, and maxim of manner. The most maxim flouted are maxim of quantity. (2) there are four functions of conversational implicature applied through English Technology-Based Learning. There are bald on record, positive politeness, negative politeness, and off-record
HOW PROJECT-BASED LEARNING SHAPES STUDENTS’ AGENTIC ENGAGEMENT IN EFL CLASSROOM: A MIXED METHODS APPROACH Muh. Fakhrul Armas; Murni Mahmud; Maemuna Muhayyang; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1276

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Student engagement is crucial for successful learning experiences, encompassing behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and agentic dimensions. In English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, engagement directly impacts motivation, language acquisition, and academic performance. Among these, agentic engagement—where students actively control their learning—emerges as a critical yet often overlooked area. This study explores the impact of project-based learning (PjBL) on agentic engagement in EFL classrooms at MAN 1 Soppeng, Indonesia. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research reveals that PjBL significantly enhances students' agentic engagement, particularly in group discussions, responsibility, and independent decision-making. However, challenges persist, such as students' reluctance to communicate directly with teachers. The study found a strong positive correlation (R-value of 0.600) between PjBL and agentic engagement, highlighting the need for strategies that promote proactive student involvement. Future research should explore innovative learning methods and consider factors like family influence and cultural differences to deepen understanding of agentic engagement. These findings contribute to optimizing PjBL for greater student initiative and ownership, enhancing EFL education quality in Indonesia and beyond.
THE USE OF CODE MIXING BY FOREIGN REFUGEES IN MULTILINGUAL ENVIRONMENT OF MAKASSAR CITY TOWARDS ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN INDONESIA Andi Indah Permatasari Hasbi; Amirullah Abduh; Muhammad Arham Basri; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1283

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This study aimed to explore how code mixing is used in multilingual interactions among foreign refugees and how it impacts English language teaching in Indonesia. In Makassar, refugees experienced legal uncertainty and integration challenges, particularly in acquiring new languages. Code mixing, the practice of combining native languages with Indonesian or English, served as a means of adaptation, identity preservation, and communication, all viewed through a sociolinguistic lens. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study focused on refugees from Sri Lanka, Iran, and Afghanistan, gathering data through observations, interviews, and document analysis. Triangulation ensured data validity, while thematic analysis uncovered patterns related to language use, identity, social integration, and power dynamics. The results revealed that refugees’ language learning is strongly shaped by the sociolinguistic environment. Their language choices often reflected the local context and the languages spoken around them. Code mixing emerged as a practical communication strategy, with English serving as a key tool in bridging language barriers. Sociolinguistic factors greatly influenced how refugees acquired new languages, and these insights can help improve language education programs to better support refugee integration. Code mixing proved essential in helping refugees navigate multilingual interactions while adapting to their new cultural and linguistic surroundings. The combined use of English and code mixing facilitated communication, expressed personal identity, and supported social integration. The study also recommended that Indonesia adopt some of the refugees’ language learning strategies, such as peer learning, language exchange, contextual learning, and encouraging a tolerance for making mistakes. These methods could enhance English proficiency among Indonesians, promote multilingualism, and inspire further research into language acquisition
EXPLORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENGLISH SONGS AS A MEDIUM FOR DEVELOPING LISTENING ABILITY Riska Humaera; Nurdin Noni; Yunitari Mustikawati; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1285

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This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of using English songs in improving students' listening skills. The method used is quantitative with a quasi-experimental design, involving two grade XI classes at SMAN 1 Pangkep as research subjects. Grade XI Harmonis was designated as the experimental group that received treatment in the form of learning using Lenka's songs, while grade XI Cekatan was the control group that followed conventional learning. The instruments used included a listening test (pre-test and post-test) and a student learning interest questionnaire. The results of the analysis showed a significant difference between the post-test scores of the experimental and control groups, with a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. This indicates that the use of songs can effectively improve students' listening skills. In addition, the results of the questionnaire showed that most students had a high interest in using songs as a learning medium, which was reinforced by the results of the correlation test which showed a positive and strong relationship between student interest and improved listening skills (r = 0.649, p <0.05).Thus, the use of English songs, especially Lenka's works, has been proven to not only improve the cognitive aspect in listening learning, but also the affective aspects such as student motivation and involvement. Songs can be used as an effective alternative strategy in learning English
THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL READING PLATFORMS ON EFL STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Dinda Dinda; Nurdin Noni; Munir Munir; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1287

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This research aimed to investigate the effect of the ReadWorks platform as a digital reading tool on the reading comprehension skills of eleventh-grade students at SMKS YPPP Wonomulyo during the 2024/2025 academic year. The study adopted a quantitative approach utilizing a quasi-experimental design to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The population in this study comprised 150 second-grade students majoring in Computer and Network Technology, distributed across five different classes. Using a cluster random sampling technique, two classes were selected as the research sample, resulting in a total of 64 students. These students were then equally divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, with 32 students in each. To collect data, a reading comprehension test—administered in the form of both pre-tests and post-tests—was used alongside a perception questionnaire to gain insight into students’ attitudes toward the platform. All quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29. The pre-test scores showed relatively equal levels of reading comprehension between the experimental group (mean = 57.03) and the control group (mean = 56.25), suggesting comparable starting points. However, after the implementation of the ReadWorks platform in the experimental group, there was a marked improvement in their post-test scores (mean = 75.94), while the control group, which did not use the platform, showed a more modest increase (mean = 70.31). The results of the independent samples t-test revealed a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.008, which is below the 0.05 threshold, indicating a statistically significant difference in post-test performance between the two groups. In conclusion, the ReadWorks platform can be considered a valuable and effective digital resource for improving reading comprehension outcomes and fostering more engaging learning experiences among EFL students at the secondary education level
EXPLORING STUDENTS’ STRATEGIES IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL Nurjihan Nabilah Noor; Nurdin Noni; Sukardi Weda; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1288

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This study explores the strategies used by senior secondary school students in learning English at SMAN 1 Tinambung, West Sulawesi, Indonesia. This study aims to: (1) Identify what strategies are used by XII grade students at SMAN 1 Tinambung (2) What strategies are preferred by XII grade students in learning English and (3) The impact of learning strategies on learning independence, self-confidence, and social interaction of students in learning English. This research is categorized into descriptive qualitative research. This research uses the data triangulation method to obtain the validity of the research results. Data collection was done through three stages: (1) observing in the classroom to observe students' actions in the learning process, (2) conducting in-depth interviews or indept intervieuw to get the topic of information under study, (3) documentation as a supporting tool in compiling this research. The results show that (1) students use Memory strategy, Cognitive strategy, Compensation strategy, Metacognitive strategy, Affective strategy, and Social strategy, (2) students prefer technology-based strategy (social media, internet, AI), entertainment media-based strategy (film, animation, music), vocabulary-focused strategy, and collaborative learning strategy, (3) learning strategies have an impact on students' independence through variations in time management and technology use, increase confidence through psychological techniques and structured exercises, and strengthen social interaction by placing language as a communication tool in authentic contexts.
ENGLISH TEACHING CHALLENGES WITH STRONG LOCAL LANGUAGES IN REMOTE AREAS : AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY Dwi Husnul Khatima; Sukardi Weda; Muhalim Muhalim; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1290

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This ethnographic study explores the challenges faced by English language teachers in remote areas with strong local language cultures, with a focus on SMPN 1 Kabangka, located in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The study is guided by Ethnolinguistic Identity Theory, which emphasizes the role of language in shaping group identity and social belonging. In regions where a local language—such as Muna—is strongly embedded in daily communication, the introduction of English in the classroom creates both linguistic and cultural tensions.Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with three English teachers. The findings reveal that the dominance of the Muna language significantly affects instructional delivery, student engagement, and the development of English language skills. Teachers often resort to code-switching between English, Indonesian, and Muna to facilitate comprehension, but this strategy reduces consistent exposure to English and can impede learners’ language acquisition.Additional challenges include limited access to teaching resources, lack of professional development tailored to multilingual contexts, and the misalignment between the national curriculum and local linguistic realities. Students’ low motivation to learn English is also linked to their stronger identification with the local language, reinforcing the relevance of Ethnolinguistic Identity Theory in this context. Despite these obstacles, teachers demonstrate resilience and adaptability by incorporating local culture into English instruction, simplifying materials, and building rapport with students.
STRATEGIES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION: LISTEN-READ-DISCUSS AND CONTEXTUAL REDEFINITION IN INSTRUCTING READING UNDERSTANDING Lilih Insyirah; Murni Mahmud; Munir Munir; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1295

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This study compared the effectiveness of the Contextual Redefinition Strategy (CRS) and the Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategy in improving students’ reading comprehension of narrative texts. Conducted at SMKN 2 Selayar with X TKJ as experimental class 1 (CRS) and X TKR as experimental class 2 (LRD), the research employed quantitative analysis using paired and independent sample t-tests with SPSS 23. The results showed a significant difference in reading comprehension between the two groups, with CRS demonstrating greater effectiveness (Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05). CRS supported vocabulary acquisition and encouraged contextual prediction, leading to deeper understanding. In contrast, while LRD promoted active participation, it lacked explicit vocabulary instruction, which may have limited its impact. These findings align with prior studies, confirming that CRS is more effective in enhancing reading comprehension, particularly due to its focus on vocabulary development and contextual learning.
EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A MIX-METHOD STUDY AT SMP NEGERI 1 GALESONG UTARA, TAKALAR Nurmuslimah Qadri; Muh Hasbi; Nur Aeni; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1296

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This study explores the strategies used by English teachers in teaching vocabulary at SMP Negeri 1 Galesong Utara, Kabupaten Takalar. Using a mixed-method approach, this study combines qualitative and quantitative data to analyze the implementation of vocabulary teaching strategies effectiveness. Qualitative data were obtained through classroom observation, teacher and student interviews, and document analysis, while quantitative data were collected from pre-tests and post-tests conducted in class VII.1. The result of the study indicated that teachers used various methods, including Total Physical Response (TPR) and vocabulary memory games, supported by contextual learning tools such as multimedia and group collaboration. The strategies were adapted based on students' diagnostic results to accommodate diverse learning needs. Statistical analysis showed a significant increase in students' vocabulary mastery after the implementation of these strategies, indicating their effectiveness. This study contributes to the understanding of dynamic and differentiated vocabulary teaching strategies in junior high schools and offers practical implications for improving English learning outcomes in similar educational contexts.
AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHER TEACHING STRATEGIES USED TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH VOCABULARY Ervina Azisa; Sahril Sahril; Abdullah Abdullah; Muh Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v7i1.1300

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This research aims to identify the teaching strategies used by teacher in motivating students to learn English vocabulary. The subject of this research is an English teacher at SMPN 51 Makassar. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research were collected through observations, interview, and documentations. The data obtained was analyzed using four stages: data collection, data condensation, data display, and drawing conclusion. The results of this research show that there are six teaching strategies used by teacher in teaching students’ English vocabulary, namely: using translation, games, guessing from context, making tasks, memorizing, and using pictures.
Co-Authors Abdul Halim Abdullah Abdullah Amirullah Abduh Andi Indah Permatasari Hasbi Dinda Dinda Dwi Husnul Khatima Ervina Azisa Fitriyani Fitriyani Lilih Insyirah Maemuna Muhayyang Muh Hasbi Muh. Fakhrul Armas Muhalim Muhalim Muhammad Arham Basri Munir Munir Murni Mahmud Nur Aeni Nurdin Noni Nurjihan Nabilah Noor Nurmuslimah Qadri Rahmi Aulia Amir Riska Humaera Sahril Sahril Sukardi Weda Yunitari Mustikawati