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Why early exposure to language assessment matters: perceptions of fourth-semester preservice English teachers Jiwandono, Daud; Permatasari, Riana; Novinda, Kushardiyanti; Eka Januaristi, Khairiyah
Erudita: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 5 No 1 (2025): May 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/erudita.v5i1.10776

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Although language assessment literacy (LAL) has received increasing attention globally, studies on pre-service teachers’ initial awareness in the Indonesian context are still relatively limited. This study examines the perceptions of fourth-semester pre-service English teachers toward language assessment, focusing on three main aspects: their views on the initial introduction of assessment theory, their understanding of assessment practices, and the importance of assessment. Using a qualitative descriptive design, the data were collected from 58 participants through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 15 participants. The results showed that the participants found the initial introduction to assessment theory to be very beneficial because it increased their self-confidence and provided a structured direction in planning their future teaching. Most participants initially viewed assessment as a tool to assess students. However, after gaining an understanding of assessment principles such as validity, reliability, practicality, and washback, their perceptions changed. They began to see assessment as an important part of the teaching process. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating language assessment literacy early in the teacher education curriculum to develop reflective and assessment-literate educators. The study recommends that language assessment instruction should not only be delivered comprehensively but also contextualized in practical teaching experiences.
Students’ perceptions and motivation in learning second language acquisition for future English teachers Novinda, Kushardiyanti; Novinda, Daud Jiwandono; Novinda, Khairiyah Eka Januaristi
ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): ELT Forum: Journal of English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/elt.v14i2.28857

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This article explores students’ perceptions and motivations of English education students in learning Second Language Acquisition (SLA) material, particularly in the context of their future roles as English teachers. This study investigates how students’ motivation and perception evolve when taking a Second Language Acquisition (SLA) course, often undertaken without a clear understanding of its content. Key factors influencing students' engagement with SLA material are identified. It examines the relationship between motivation and perceived relevance of the content in the material and highlights the implications for teacher education programs. Drawing from students’ voices in teacher education programs in Indonesia, the research follows their journey from initial confusion to newfound understanding and appreciation for SLA content. Significant correlations are revealed between students’ motivation level and their perception of the material’s applicability to their future teaching career. Using a qualitative approach based on interviews and thematic analysis, this study reveals how self-efficacy, aspirations to become teachers, and instructor support play pivotal roles in shaping students’ evolving views. The findings reveal significant correlations between students' motivation levels and their perceptions of SLA material's applicability to their future teaching careers. Practical suggestions for enhancing SLA curriculum delivery in teacher education programs are provided. This study addresses a critical gap in the literature concerning the specific motivations and perceptions of future English teachers in the SLA context.
French Language Analysis in Drama : The Romancers and Implications for SLA Novinda, Kushardiyanti; Daud, Jiwandono; Khairiyah Eka, Januaristi
Lingua Litteria Journal Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): Octobre 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lel.v12i2.25544

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This study examines the French language usage in the drama The Romancers and its relevance for Second Language Acquisition. The study focused on the drama text, which contains a number of French phrases, for English teaching sophomores. This study analyzes The Romancers through French descriptive analysis, paying attention to the French Sociolinguistics corpus, cultural elements, and thematic concerns that give texture to French in the play. Using qualitative approaches, this research studies important conversations and relationships of the characters, concentrating on French idioms, slang, and other formal and decorative forms of language characteristic of French. This study offers new insights into how texts from SLA offer rich resources for SLA through real language practices within culture and context for increased proficiency in SLA. Through the integration of literary study bolstered by effective approaches to language teaching, this study elevates the importance of teaching English through literary texts. Scaffolded instruction provides rich resources through which learners can appreciate the language and the culture, resulting in increased motivation towards understanding the language, leading to a strengthened SLA process. This study adds important perspectives to the discussion of how literature can provide scholarly texts in the context of teaching.
The Subversion of Ageism And Sisterhood in Diana Wynne Jones’ Howl's Moving Castle Januaristi, Khairiyah Eka; Novinda, Kushardiyanti; Jiwandono, Daud
POETIKA Vol 13, No 2 (2025): Issue 2
Publisher : Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/poetika.v13i2.108024

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The aim of this study is to examine the subversion of ageism and female identity in Jones’ Howl Moving Castle through the lens of deconstruction and postmodern feminism. This novel challenges Young Adult Literature (YAL) conventions, where protagonists are typically young. On the contrary, Sophie Hatter is cursed by a witch into an older woman, but instead discovers agency, confidence, and self-worth. Collected data related to the contestation of ageist and patriarchal assumptions are then investigated carefully using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The findings of this study suggest that the narrative demonstrates fluidity of identity, not strictly defined by age transformation and biological ties of sisterhood. Elements of fantasy employed in this novel function as more than a genre, allowing for fluid identity, which facilitates emotional support and mutual empowerment, rather than female rivalry. Through Sophie’s metamorphosis and the symbolism of the ever-moving castle, the fantasy setting operates as a critical space that redefines freedom, agency, and female solidarity beyond patriarchal and ageist constraints. Resisting age, gender, and identity stereotypes, this novel successfully expands the issues of representation in YAL. It establishes the possibility that fantasy, as a genre, is a powerful medium for critique and redefinition of age, identity, and sisterhood.