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Exploring students’ experiences and perceptions in adapting folk tales into picture books within multiliteracies pedagogy Mandarani, Vidya; Fediyanto, Niko; Talshyn, Alshynbayeva; Utari, Meralda Dwi
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v6i2.23608

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Although folk tales are central to the nation’s cultural heritage, their potential in English language education is often overlooked due to the dominance of traditional literacy practices and limited multimodal learning. Implementing multiliteracies pedagogy also remains underexplored. This study explores how adapting folk tales into English-language picture books within a multiliteracies framework can enrich university-level EFL pedagogy. Moving beyond translation, this approach encourages students to critically reflect on cultural narratives while expressing them creatively through multimodal design. The project involved thirty-six seventh-semester students in a Literature in ELT course. It was structured around the four pedagogical stages of the multiliteracies framework: Situated Practice, Overt Instruction, Critical Framing, and Transformed Practice. Using a qualitative content analysis design, researchers collected data through classroom observations, field notes, group discussions, student projects, and interviews. Findings show that students critically engage with folk tales’ sociocultural, moral, and symbolic dimensions. They reinterpreted these stories for new audiences, balancing creative adaptation with cultural authenticity. This process enhanced their multimodal composition skills, textual analysis, and audience awareness while strengthening their confidence and voice as future educators. The study highlights the value of integrating folk tales and multimodal practices in EFL settings to promote critical thinking, intercultural competence, and pedagogical creativity. Students showed a greater sense of identity formation through the project, emphasizing the transformative impact of culturally responsive, student-centered pedagogies. This study recommends future research to explore applying student-generated picture books in a real classroom with supporting pedagogical variables to evaluate their impact on long-term literacy development.
Flashcards Improve Junior High Students Vocabulary Achievement: Kartu flash meningkatkan pencapaian kosakata siswa SMP. Utari, Meralda Dwi; Mandarani, Vidya
Indonesian Journal of Education Methods Development Vol. 21 No. 4 (2026): November
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/ijemd.v21i4.1045

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This study examines the use of flashcards in English vocabulary instruction for seventh-grade students. General Background: Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental component of English language proficiency and supports listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Specific Background: In Indonesian junior high schools, students often experience difficulties in retaining newly learned vocabulary due to limited use of engaging learning media. Knowledge Gap: Although digital flashcards have been widely studied, limited attention has been given to handmade flashcards supported by AI-generated images in low-technology classroom contexts. Aims: This study aims to determine whether flashcard media improves students’ English vocabulary acquisition and learning interest at SMP Muhammadiyah 8 Tanggulangin. Results: Using a pre-experimental One Group Pretest-Posttest Design with 20 students, the findings reveal an increase in mean scores from 71.00 to 75.75, with a paired sample t-test significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference. Novelty: The study highlights the integration of AI-generated images into handmade flashcards as a practical low-cost instructional strategy. Implications: Flashcards can be integrated into English language teaching to support vocabulary retention, active participation, and meaningful repetition in junior high school contexts. Keywords: Flashcards, Vocabulary Mastery, English Language Learning, Junior High School Students, Pre-experimental Design Key Findings Highlights Mean scores increased significantly after classroom intervention. Statistical testing confirmed measurable learning gains. Visual repetition supported classroom participation and retention.
Co-Authors Niko Fediyanto Talshyn, Alshynbayeva Vidya Mandarani