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Rethinking competency gap of prospective English teachers in Indonesia Kurniadiansyah, Meytha Dwi; Agustina, Eliasanti; Setiawan, Rahmat
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.v14i2.25975

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The teacher education system in Indonesia faces significant challenges in producing professional and competent educators. Despite a structured curriculum and professional development programs, a gap persists between graduates’ competencies and job market expectations. This study aims to assess English Education students’ readiness to meet teaching standards and examines disparities between institutional goals and graduates’ actual capabilities. Using a mixed-method sequential explanatory design, data were collected via a Likert-scale survey of 66 final-year students and in-depth interviews with principals, senior teachers, and students. The findings reveal that only 39.4% of students feel confident in speaking English, and 50% consider themselves capable of managing classrooms, although 81.9% demonstrated strong competencies in using technology. These competency gaps highlight the need for improved practical experiences, such as higher-quality and longer internship programs. Furthermore, the curriculum should prioritize speaking skills, cross-cultural understanding, and innovative pedagogical strategies to prepare teachers who are creative, adaptable, and ready to face the challenges of modern education. This study underscores the importance of strengthening collaboration between universities and educational institutions to shape professional educators capable of advancing national education quality.
Classroom Fatigue and Second Language Acquisition: A Study on English Learning Among Evening Class Students Harun, Medina Yasmina; Khawas, Ursya Tiara; Kurniadiansyah, Meytha Dwi; Sentana, Yuli Mahmudah
Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Education Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Education
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36456/xm3wnh67

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A considerable number of night-class students and workers encounter significant challenges related to their physical and mental well-being, which has been demonstrated to influence their motivation and focus. This study demonstrates that fatigue resulting from professional obligations leads to a significant decrease in motivation and concentration levels in students enrolled in night classes. The impact is also evident in their speaking and writing skills, attributed to the difficulty in selecting vocabulary and arranging sentences coherently when experiencing fatigue. However, listening and reading skills tend to exhibit greater stability or minimal impact. To cope with fatigue, students implement strategies such as taking brief rests, recalling academic principles, and utilizing interactive technology. Consequently, it is imperative for lecturers and institutions to implement more interactive, flexible, and relevant teaching approaches that align with real-life contexts, to assist student workers in managing fatigue and achieving optimal learning outcomes.