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Students’ Perspectives on TOEFL Training Program in an Islamic Boarding School Hadi, Iwan
Paramasastra : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Sastra dan Pembelajarannya Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): Paramasastra : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Sastra dan Pembelajarannya
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/paramasastra.v12n2.p336-355

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This study aims to explore students’ perspectives to the TOEFL training program conducted at an Islamic boarding school in Mojokerto, using a descriptive qualitative approach. The study involves six student participants and two teachers to provide a comprehensive understanding of the program's reception and effectiveness. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis, guided by Kirkpatrick's reaction theory, which emphasizes participants' perceptions of a training program in terms of satisfaction, engagement, and relevance to their needs. Findings reveal that students generally perceive the program as beneficial for enhancing their English proficiency, particularly in listening and reading skills, which are crucial components of the TOEFL test. Positive reactions include appreciation for the program's interactive teaching methods, clear instructions, and supportive learning environment. However, challenges such as limited time allocation, inadequate materials, and difficulty in grasping complex grammar topics were also identified. Teachers noted an improvement in students’ confidence and motivation, but they also highlighted the need for more comprehensive resources and additional training sessions to ensure better outcomes.
Struktur Komunitas Gastropoda sebagai Bioindikator Pencemaran Air Sungai Gorong Kabupaten Lombok Tengah dalam Upaya Penyusunan Petunjuk Praktikum Ekologi Hadi, Iwan
Biocaster : Jurnal Kajian Biologi Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): April
Publisher : Lembaga Pendidikan, Penelitian, dan Pengabdian Kamandanu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/biocaster.v3i2.175

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Gastropods are invertebrate animals that have a soft-bodied morphology, mostly shelled, then walk using their stomachs and live only in waters as their habitat. One of the waters used as a habitat for gastropods is the Gorong River. Gorong River is one of the rivers located in Pengadang Village, Praya Tengah District, Central Lombok Regency, which has a fairly high diversity of gastropods. Gastropod diversity can be used as a bioindicator of water pollution. This study aims to determine the species, population, diversity, and abundance of conch (Pilla ampullacea) in the Gorong River, Central Lombok Regency as material for preparing ecological practical instructions. This type of research is descriptive exploratory. Gastropod sampling was carried out at 3 stations using purposive sampling technique. Based on the research results, there were 5 types of gastropods, namely: Melanaides granifera, Pilla ampullacea, Thiara pantherina, Thiara scabra, and Salinator burmana. Dominance index values ​​ranged from 0.154-0.999, diversity index values ​​(Shannon-Wiener) ranged from 0.326-0.807, and the abundance of all snails found in the gorong river in Pengadang Village was 122 snails. Based on the results of the chemical physics parameter assessment at the three stations, which ranged from 270C-330C, current speed 6-30 m/s, depth 9-30 m/s, pH 8.36-8.49, DO 8.03-8.10 mg /L, BOD 5.78-5.00 mg/L, and COD 15.68-15.68 mg/L. The results of the validation of the practicum instructions from the three expert validators were between 68-93 and the student readability test between 60-100 which means very good, so that the preparation of the ecological practicum instructions was declared feasible to use.
FOREIGN TEACHERS’ INSIGHTS REGARDING TEACHING “CONVERSATION” IN BOARDING SCHOOL: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES Budianto, Lestari; Hadi, Iwan; Zulaiha, Siti
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v5i2.538

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Speaking becomes one of the English skills that should be developed. One of the schools that provided a special speaking class for the students is the Islamic Boarding Based Junior High School of Amanatul Ummah. Speaking class is labeled as a conversation subject in this school. In conversation class, the teachers are required to improve the students’ speaking skills. The teachers who handled a conversation subject were foreign teachers who used full English during teaching and learning. This paper investigates the foreign teachers’ perspectives of the teaching conversation subject. This research used qualitative method using descriptive approach. The participants of this research were two foreign conversation teachers of SMPBP and the participants were chosen using purposive sampling technique. The data were obtained through three instruments namely observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The data then were analyzed using four stages namely data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusion. The result of this research showed that the foreign teachers faced several problems related to the students’ understanding, engagement, and teaching materials. The strategies used by the teachers were using digital tools, gestures, language simplifying, early materials preparation, and discussion with senior EFL teachers. This research contributes to the literature of English language teaching related to the teaching conversation subject.