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Language Attitude of Millennial Sundanese Speakers: A Sociolinguistic Perspective Trianto, Ikmal; Muniroh, R. Dian Dia-an; Gunawan, Wawan; Isnendes, Retty; Wirza, Yanty
Jurnal Arbitrer Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ar.12.2.192-209.2025

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This study aims to identify the language attitude tendencies of the millennial Sundanese-speaking group in the city of Bandung, along with the factors that influence them. A sociolinguistic approach using a mixed-methods design is employed to measure the dominance of language attitudes among millennials within various domains of their daily communication. This can indicate whether this generation is inclined to maintain their mother tongue or shift toward using other languages in their interactions. A total of 97 individuals responded to the distributed questionnaire; however, only 80 met the predetermined criteria. In this context, the researcher utilized a modified version of the instrument developed by Cohn (2013). In addition, interviews and observations were conducted to gain a deeper perspective on the language attitude tendencies of this millennial group. Millennials like Indonesian and international languages better than Sundanese online because they perceive them as more functional and global. However, though Sundanese use declines in everyday life, a significant majority of respondents are also concerned about language conservation and have encouraged electronic means of preserving Sundanese to thrive in new communication spaces. This study determines that while millennials are cognizant of Sundanese’s cultural and identity value, pragmatic limitations such as speech-level complexity and technological influence are contributing factors in its gradual decline. The findings emphasize the need for innovative strategies, including online content creation and policy implementation, to preserve the use and liveliness of Sundanese among the younger generations.
ANALYSIS OF “ENGLISH ON SKY” TEXTBOOK FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION: A TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE Adrian, Merry; Wirza, Yanty
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 2 (2025): New Applications and Perspectives in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EF
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i2.9142

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Each student has a unique set of learning needs, learning styles, and background of knowledge, concerns have been expressed about differentiated instruction. Differentiated instruction is a teaching strategy that modifies lessons to meet the needs of each individual student, improving learning and motivation. Traditional instruction frequently fails to meet the requirement for struggling and advanced learners because it tent to focus on ordinary students.  Using the framework proposed by Thomlinson (2014), this study evaluates the potential use of the textbook English on Sky to assist differentiated instruction as evidenced by the occurrence of differentiated instruction elements: content, process and product contained in the textbook. This descriptive qualitative study collected data through a three-type categorization of differentiated instruction from Thomlinson (2014) and an interview conducted to an English teacher using the textbook. The findings reveal that the textbook does not support any differentiated instruction content, process and product. The teacher also has adequate understanding about DI. The study leads to the conclusion that English on Sky does not have potential to assist differentiated instruction considering that the book was not written for an emancipated curriculum. To accommodate different students' interests and learning styles, it is recommended that teachers switch to textbooks that offer differentiated instruction in terms of content, process, and product.
Exploring EFL Teachers’ Knowledge on the Utilization of Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM): Challenges, Possibilities and Practices Anggra Hermawan, Hengki; Wirza, Yanty
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v16i2.1570

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In supporting the implementation of The Emancipated Curriculum, Merdeka Mengajar is the main tool that the government use to spread information and help the implementation of The Emancipated Curriculum. In The Pangandaran district, the Emancipated Curriculum has been 100% implemented in formal education. In implementing The Emancipated Curriculum, there are many challenges that teachers face; they need a comprehensive understanding of the Emancipated Curriculum to implement the curriculum. This study aims to give an overview of how the utilization of PMM to support Pangandaran EFL teachers’ knowledge in implementing Emancipated Curriculum and the challenges, possibilities, and Practices in the utilization of PMM are based on EFL Pangandaran Teachers’ perspective. This study used qualitative methods with using documentation, questionnaires, and interviews to collect the data. Documentations were made by extracting data from the West Java Province BBMP website. The questionnaire involved 50 EFL teachers in The Pangandaran district. Interviews were conducted with two EFL teachers in The Pangandaran district. The result shows that the use of Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM) in The Pangandaran district has a score of 41.1% good, 50% quite good, and 8.9% need to be improved. 100% of the samples have installed the PMM application on their devices and have started studying the material and features of the application. Most EFL Teachers still face challenges in the utilization of PMM and the implementation of The Emancipated Curriculum itself. 
Evaluating Task Variety in an EFL Module: “Easy English for Package B (SMP)” from PKBM Bandung Hitimala, Hardianto; Wirza, Yanty
Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024): January
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/ftl.v9i1.20910

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English Textbook is a widely used source for teaching English in Indonesia, but studies showed that many textbook tasks are unsuitable for students’ needs. Therefore, the objective of this study was to find out the task types presented in the EFL Textbook, Easy English for Package B (Junior High School level), used by an Institution, focused on Module 1, Getting Acquaintance. The research design was a content analysis under a descriptive qualitative study. The data were collected from the EFL Module 1, and 1 teacher was recruited as a participant. The study used the task types rubric by Nunan (1999; 2004). Besides the content analysis, an interview was conducted to identify tasks found in the textbook and the teacher's perspective regarding the module. The finding showed that the module does not meet the standards of a good textbook, predominantly because it centered around linguistic tasks, comprising 97.66% of all tasks; another type of task is creative tasks, constituting only 2.32%. In other words, the module lacks diversity in task types, as there are no cognitive, interpersonal, or affective tasks. In the interview, the teacher shows a negative attitude towards the tasks in module 1, which is that the tasks ignore many other important aspects of learning. To improve, textbook makers should include various tasks from Nunan’s framework that apply to real life. Teachers should use these materials creatively, and schools should offer textbooks that provide comprehensive language tasks.
Analyzing Exercises in An English Textbook Entitled 'Think' (CEFR A1) Based on Communicative Language Teaching Wibowo, Enggar Pangesti; Wirza, Yanty
Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/ftl.v10i2.26333

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Background: Recent studies found that some English textbooks do not support Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles that are suitable to be emphasised in teaching with the current emancipated curriculum in Indonesia. Objective: This study attempts an analysis on exercises in an English textbook entitled “Think” (CEFR A1) by Cambridge University Press for seventh graders. The research was to analyze the extent to which the exercises in the textbook follow the principles of CLT, to explore the teachers’ perspective in the use of textbooks to support CLT, and to describe the students' performances of the communicative classroom activities. Methods: The research used a qualitative case study method employing document analysis, teachers’ interview and classroom observations in a private Islamic Junior High School in Semarang, Central Java. Findings: The results show that the textbook strongly promotes communicative competence dominated by task completion activities with a proportion of individual tasks excelling in pair/group works in them. Conclusion: However, the large number of exercises makes this book seem like a workbook. Although the teachers have adequate understanding of CLT principles and the activities presented in the textbook, the interviews showed that time constraints meant that most of the time, they could only use task completion and role play. The results of the students' performance showed that most of them succeeded in practicing the role play well although the low achievers who had problems in practicing the dialogue needed better scaffolding and time during the tasks completion.
EMPOWERING EFL LEARNERS: ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S BOOK FOR LEARNER AUTONOMY IMPLEMENTATION Berlin, Astri Winandari; Wirza, Yanty; Madaresita, Madaresita; Lestari, Ayu; Al-Kahfi, Faksi Rana
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.10153

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Learner autonomy has gained attention in English for Foreign Language (EFL) study context, but research on its promotion through EFL textbooks used in Indonesian Classroom remains limited. This study addresses this gap by evaluating ‘English in Mind’ student’s textbook facilitation of learner autonomy. A qualitative case study was employed, using Levels of Learner Autonomy Implementation Framework to analyze the textbook. The result show that the textbook facilitates learner autonomy to varying degrees, with Awareness level being the most prominent. The facilitation of higher levels of autonomy, namely Involvement, Intervention, Creation, and Transcendence were less frequent. They suggest that while the textbook supports foundational autonomy, there are gaps in promoting higher-level autonomy. This study contributes to educational theory by illustrating how textbooks can support learner autonomy in a context with limited studies. Practically, it offers insights into how textbooks can be used to foster learner autonomy in EFL classrooms. From a policy perspective, while the findings suggest that the textbook lays a foundation for learner autonomy promotion, targeted policy initiatives are needed to systematically integrate higher-level autonomy tasks and support their effective implementation in Indonesian EFL classrooms.
Reflective practice in the teaching practicum program: Pre-service English teachers’ reflections Nurhidayah, Mila Ida; Wirza, Yanty
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): June 2024
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v8i1.11-19

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Reflective practice has gained significant importance in various professional educational settings. There has been a surge in research conducted on reflective practice across different fields, including English teaching, which indicates an increasing interest in this area. This study explores how pre-service English teachers reflect on their teaching journey, spanning from their initial teaching experiences to their future aspirations. Furthermore, these participants have undergone a teaching practicum program at public high schools in Bandung, Indonesia. In addition, the study uses a qualitative approach through a narrative inquiry design, with three pre-service English teachers participating in interviews to share their experiences. Before the interviews, the participants were required to complete a narrative framework. In addition, the collected data are analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings demonstrate how reflection in teaching practice can positively impact the teaching performance of pre-service English teachers by enhancing their instructional strategies, addressing areas for improvement, and promoting continuous professional development. In conclusion, this study highlights the significance of reflective practice in the field of English teaching and offers insights into its benefits for pre-service teachers. It emphasizes the importance of ongoing reflection to improve teaching effectiveness and enhance the overall quality of education.
ESP Needs Analysis: An Investigation of Marketing Students English Needs in Higher Education Hulwa, Nadia; Wirza, Yanty; Suminto
Journal of Nusantara Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): April 2025
Publisher : Faculty of Education Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57176/jn.v4i2.142

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Penguasaan bahasa Inggris di bidang Pemasaran sangat penting di dunia ekonomi global. Sebagai pemeran dominan di ekonomi dan pemasaran regional dan global, baik sebagai produsen maupun konsumen barang dan jasa, Indonesia harus mempersiapkan sumber daya manusia dengan pendidikan bahasa Inggris untuk kebutuhan khusus (ESP), khususnya di bidang pemasaran. Namun demikian, analisis kebutuhan bagi mahasiswa ESP di bidang pemasaran di Indonesia masih sangat langka. Untuk menginvestigasi tingkat kebutuhan bahasa Inggris bagi mahasiswa Pemasaran di sebuah Politeknik di Indonesia, penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan kualitatif. Analisis dari data yang dikumpulkan melalui survei kuesioner dengan 38 mahasiswa Pemasaran dan diskusi kelompok terfokus (FGD) dengan 5 perwakilan mahasiswa mengindikasikan bahwa para mahasiswa membutuhkan lebih banyak aktivitas dan materi pembelajaran bahasa Inggris yang berhubungan dengan jurusannya, terutama yang berhubungan dengan tata bahasa Inggris, kemampuan berbicara, dan kosa kata. Mayoritas mahasiswa memilih bahwa bahasa Inggris penting untuk kehidupan sehari-hari, pelajaran di kelas, dan pekerjaan di masa depan. Kemampuan bahasa Inggris yang tersulit menurut siswa adalah kemampuan tata bahasa Inggris, diikuti kemampuan berbicara dan kosakata. Terlebih lagi, para mahasiswa membutuhkan lebih banyak latihan tentang bagaimana memperkenalkan diri dalam bahasa Inggris dan meningkatkan kemampuan membaca deskripsi produk dalam bahasa Inggris. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai pedoman bagi para dosen dan mahasiswa untuk mengembangkan pengalaman belajar mengajar yang lebih baik di pelajaran bahasa Inggris untuk Pemasaran. ___________________________________________________________________________________ English language mastery in the field of marketing is significant in globalized world economy. As a dominant player in the regional and global economy and marketing both as producers and consumers of goods and services, Indonesia should prepare its human capitals via quality ESP education particularly in marketing. However, needs analysis for ESP students of marketing in Indonesian context is still rare. In order to investigate the needs of marketing students from a university in Indonesia, this study adopted a qualitative method approach. The analysis of the data collected via a questionnaire survey with 38 marketing students and a Focus Group Discussion with 5 students representatives indicates that students require more activities and materials related to their major, especially related to grammar, speaking, and vocabulary skills. The majority of the students think that English is important for them in daily life, classroom context, and their future employment. The most difficult English skills according to the students were grammar skill, followed by speaking skill and vocabulary skill. Moreover, students need more practice on self-introduction and reading product description. Moreover, students need more practice on self-introduction and reading product description. The results of this study may serve as a guideline for the lecturers and students to develop better teaching learning experiences in English for Marketing.  
Authentic Assessment in Examining EFL Students’ Writing Hitimala, Hardianto; Wirza, Yanty
ETERNAL (English Teaching Journal) Vol. 15 No. 1 (2024): February
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, FPBS, Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/eternal.v15i1.349

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This writing intended to explore authentic assessment in teaching EFL writing, focusing on how the authentic assessment is presented in writing, the problem of the implementation, as well as the effectiveness.  This is a literature review writing that examines previous articles. According to previous studies, some teachers have used authentic assessment to evaluate their students’ writing skills, but they have faced some challenges such as lack of time and resources to implement all kinds of authentic assessment. Authentic assessment is a powerful way to measure student writing because it allows students to write about realistic situations that suit their needs, and it can also enhance their writing abilities, motivation, enthusiasm, and desire to write
Analyzing HOTS Labeled Questions in An EFL Fifth Grade Elementary School Textbook Mahardhika, Galang Adhitia; Wirza, Yanty; Al-Kahfi, Faksi Rana; Mababaya, Ahmad Dindang
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 10, No 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21093/ijeltal.v10i1.1983

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The textbook used for fifth grade elementary students in an elementary school in Kuningan, West Java claims to offer Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) questions on the cover of the textbook and some questions have been labeled as HOTS questions. This research investigated the validity of this claim, analyzing the levels of cognitive domain of each question to determine whether the labeled questions are truly HOTS questions or Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS) questions. This study conducted qualitative research with document analysis of HOTS labeled questions in the textbook entitled “Modul Pembelajaran Bina Prestasi Bahasa Inggris Kelas 5 Untuk SD/MI'' published by CV Larassukma which were analyzed using a revised Bloom’s taxonomy framework. Additionally, an interview with a fifth grade English teacher was conducted to explore the teacher's perspective regarding the HOTS questions in the textbook. The results revealed that most labeled HOTS questions are in fact LOTS questions (90.9%), with a majority covering Remembering (C1), followed by Understanding (C2), and Applying (C3). Only two questions were qualified as HOTS, particularly Creating (C6) questions (9.1%). The teacher's perspective mirrored these findings, indicating the inconsistency between the textbook's claims with its actual content, also discussing the textbook’s effectiveness and the teacher’s approach for implementing HOTS in the classroom. This study provides valuable insights for teachers, curriculum designers, textbook creators, and publishers, emphasizing the need for accurate representation of HOTS in educational materials to enhance the quality of future education.