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Exploring the Role of Digital Tools in Vocabulary Acquisition: A Qualitative Study in the Context of English Education in Papua Naing, Ince Rezky; Nemo, Maximus Leonardus; Rafra, Precilia
JURNAL PENA Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jp.v12i1.17198

The use of digital learning tools has become increasingly influential in language education, particularly in facilitating vocabulary acquisition. However, in contexts such as Papua, Indonesia is characterized by limited resources and significant cultural diversity, the integration of these tools presents distinct challenges and opportunities. This study investigated the role of digital tools in enhancing vocabulary acquisition among English Education students in Papua, examined the challenges encountered by educators and learners, and proposes strategies for adapting these tools to better reflect the region's unique cultural and linguistic landscape. Adopting a qualitative research approach, the study gathered data through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis involving participants from both teachers and students of Papua. Thematic analysis was employed to extract key themes and patterns from the data. The findings indicated that digital tools, such as Kahoot, Quizziz, Quizlet and Duolingo, support vocabulary development by offering gamified, interactive, and self-directed learning opportunities. Nonetheless, their impact is constrained by infrastructural deficiencies, disparities in access to technology, and limited digital literacy among educators and students. Furthermore, the absence of culturally relevant content diminished engagement and reduced the tools’ effectiveness within the local context. The study concluded that while digital tools hold significant potential to enhance English Education, their successful implementation necessitates addressing infrastructural challenges, enhancing educator training, and developing culturally adapted resources. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of digital learning in multilingual and under-resourced environments, offering actionable recommendations for improving language education in Papua.

A Needs Analysis of Basic Reading Instruction for University-Level EFL Students Nemo, Maximus Leonardus; Rinantanti, Yulini; Wabiser, Yan Dirk; Kobepa, Niko; Sobolim, Amelia D.; Daud, Enikartini Binti
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i4.15702

Essential for EFL students are basic reading skills, including letter recognition, word decoding, and comprehension of phrases. Learners struggle with more difficult materials and participate actively in class discussions without honing these abilities. This study aims to investigate EFL students’ needs analysis of basic reading instruction. This descriptive qualitative research design was used with the 2nd semester students of the English Language Education Study Program of Universitas Cenderawasih as the subjects of this research, using in-depth interviews and non-participant observation as data collection tools, and having 19 students as the respondents. Based on the interviews with 19 EFL students, most of them find textbook-based reading materials repetitious and devoid of visual aids, with culture, education, health, and sport. They were interesting, relevant materials that they enjoyed more. Particularly in science and academic writing, students find difficulty with longer passages, foreign vocabulary, and challenging books. They said they prefer digital resources to help understanding, including interactive exercises, audiobooks, and vocabulary lists. These findings underline the importance of level-appropriate, interesting reading materials as well as the usage of multimedia tools to assist different learning requirements. This study concludes that EFL students find challenges with standard, textbook-based reading materials, which emphasize the need for analysis for more relevant, interactive, and visually accompanied content to better fit their interests and improve reading comprehension and enthusiasm. The study recommends utilizing various reading materials, contextualized subjects, and needs-based scaffolding to improve engagement and understanding in curriculum development. EFL programmes can help learners improve their language skills.

Exploring the Role of Digital Tools in Vocabulary Acquisition: A Qualitative Study in the Context of English Education in Papua Naing, Ince Rezky; Nemo, Maximus Leonardus; Rafra, Precilia
JURNAL PENA Vol 12 No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jp.v12i1.17198

The use of digital learning tools has become increasingly influential in language education, particularly in facilitating vocabulary acquisition. However, in contexts such as Papua, Indonesia is characterized by limited resources and significant cultural diversity, the integration of these tools presents distinct challenges and opportunities. This study investigated the role of digital tools in enhancing vocabulary acquisition among English Education students in Papua, examined the challenges encountered by educators and learners, and proposes strategies for adapting these tools to better reflect the region's unique cultural and linguistic landscape. Adopting a qualitative research approach, the study gathered data through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis involving participants from both teachers and students of Papua. Thematic analysis was employed to extract key themes and patterns from the data. The findings indicated that digital tools, such as Kahoot, Quizziz, Quizlet and Duolingo, support vocabulary development by offering gamified, interactive, and self-directed learning opportunities. Nonetheless, their impact is constrained by infrastructural deficiencies, disparities in access to technology, and limited digital literacy among educators and students. Furthermore, the absence of culturally relevant content diminished engagement and reduced the tools’ effectiveness within the local context. The study concluded that while digital tools hold significant potential to enhance English Education, their successful implementation necessitates addressing infrastructural challenges, enhancing educator training, and developing culturally adapted resources. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of digital learning in multilingual and under-resourced environments, offering actionable recommendations for improving language education in Papua.

Pelatihan Keterampilan Presentasi Berbahasa Inggris Bagi Praja IPDN Kampus Papua untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Komunikasi Global Naing, Ince Rezky; Nemo, Maximus Leonardus; Rafra, Precilia
Jurnal Flobamorata Mengabdi Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): JURNAL FLOBAMORATA MENGABDI
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51494/jfm.v3i2.2777

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan presentasi dan seminar berbahasa Inggris bagi Praja IPDN Papua sebagai upaya membangun kompetensi komunikasi global. Program pelatihan dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober 2025 dengan melibatkan 55 praja sebagai peserta aktif. Pelatihan dilaksanakan selama tiga kali pertemuan, masing-masing berdurasi dua jam, menggunakan kombinasi metode ceramah, simulasi, praktik langsung, dan role-play. Materi pelatihan meliputi opening speech, presenting topic, handling Q&A, dan body language dalam konteks akademik, dengan pendekatan experiential learning yang menekankan pengalaman langsung dan refleksi performa. Hasil kegiatan berdasarkan kuesioner pasca-pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa 72,7% peserta sangat setuju dan 21,8% setuju bahwa pelatihan meningkatkan kepercayaan diri mereka dalam berbicara bahasa Inggris, sementara 5,5% peserta bersikap netral dan tidak terdapat respons negatif. Selain itu, 94,6% peserta menyatakan bahwa pelatihan membantu mereka dalam menyusun struktur presentasi berbahasa Inggris secara lebih sistematis. Pada aspek relevansi materi, 94,5% peserta menyatakan bahwa materi handling Q&A dan body language sesuai dengan kebutuhan mereka dalam konteks akademik. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, kegiatan pelatihan ini menunjukkan kontribusi positif terhadap penguatan kepercayaan diri, kemampuan presentasi, serta keterampilan non-verbal peserta dalam seminar berbahasa Inggris. Kegiatan serupa direkomendasikan untuk dikembangkan secara berkelanjutan dengan durasi yang lebih panjang serta dilengkapi dengan penilaian performatif agar peningkatan kompetensi komunikasi akademik dapat terukur secara lebih objektif.

STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES OF AI AS A SPEAKING PARTNER IN AN EFL CLASSROOM IN PAPUA Ince Rezky Naing; Aqzhariady Khartha; Maximus Leonardus Nemo; Muthmainnah Bahri A. Bohang
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 Nomor 02, Juni 2026 Published
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i02.45046

The accelerating growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has started to transform the landscape of language learning, opening up new possibilities for interactive and personalized educational support. In EFL settings, particularly in geographically isolated and resource-limited regions, students frequently encounter restricted access to authentic speaking partners and inadequate opportunities for oral practice. Although AI-powered tools hold considerable promise in addressing this gap by simulating conversational exchanges, empirical investigations into how students personally experience AI as a speaking partner within real classroom environments remain scarce, particularly in higher education settings across Eastern Indonesia. This study seeks to examine the experiences of university students who used AI as a conversational partner in an EFL speaking classroom in Papua, Indonesia. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research was conducted with one intact class of undergraduate students enrolled in a speaking course. Data were gathered through classroom observations, students' reflective journals, and semi-structured interviews, and were subsequently analyzed thematically to uncover meaningful patterns and interpretations.The findings indicate that AI-assisted speaking activities strengthened learners' confidence, alleviated anxiety, and encouraged greater learner autonomy by enabling flexible and repeated practice opportunities. Students also viewed AI as a non-judgmental conversation partner that aided in vocabulary building and idea formulation. Nonetheless, challenges pertaining to technological access and over-dependence on AI were also identified. The study highlights the pedagogical significance of incorporating AI into speaking instruction and offers practical insights for technology-enhanced language teaching in similarly underserved contexts, with broader implications for fostering learners' communicative competence and digital readiness.

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