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Parental Motivation and the Use of Technology in Children’s English Language Learning Saputra, Eko Restu; Suryati, Nunung; Francisca Maria Ivone
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 2s (2025): August 2025 Special Issue
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i2s.26814

Parents’ involvement in children’s English learning is vital. Moreover, nowadays, the ubiquity of technology-integrated learning materials is unavoidable. In the absence of updated research on the topic, the present descriptive qualitative study aims to scrutinize parents’ motivation and practices in helping their children’s English learning by using technology. The participants of this study were four parents. The data obtained from the semi-structured interview were analyzed by employing the interactive model of qualitative data analysis: data condensation, data display, and drawing conclusions and verifying. The result showed that the participants were driven to participate in their children's English learning process because they believed that English would benefit their children’s future existence while also allowing them to interact with society. Thus, it is important to escalate their English ability. It was undergone by providing their children with adequate English exposure, such as through daily interactions in English, English books, and even using technology with a screen-time agreement. Despite facing difficulty in utilizing technology, they managed it by establishing materials selection criteria, setting a screen-time limit, preparing back-up offline materials, also monitoring their children’ learning progress and outcome. The parents utilized technology by providing their children with relevant educational contents and platforms, which can be accessed by gadget. The findings of this study serve as references for parents to help their children learn English. Ultimately, future research is recommended to include a significant number of parents as participants in the study to gain deeper and more comprehensive findings.

Indonesian Undergraduate EFL Students' Perception of the Use of Debate as Learning English-speaking Method Saputra, Eko Restu; Lumbanbatu, Ira Maria Fran
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 9, No 1 (2024): 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.v9i1.1638

Debating improves students' speaking abilities and fosters spontaneous critical thinking without the need for prior preparation. In the absence of recent research on the topic, the current study aims to explore the benefits and the challenges the English Department students experienced during the implementation of the debate in the learning English-speaking process. The participants of this study were English Department students of Universitas Negeri Malang who had taken the Speaking for Academic Purposes course. A mixed-method study was conducted, by employing an explanatory sequential design to answer the formulated research questions. The quantitative data were collected through an online questionnaire and were analyzed by using Microsoft Excel. Meanwhile, the qualitative data were obtained from the interview and were analyzed by employing the interactive model data analysis of Miles et al. The result showed that most students have positive responses to the use of debate in speaking class and debate could improve their speaking skill. The challenges they encountered during the implementation such as lack numbers of meeting and the duration, limited time for preparing debate, also difficulty in understanding the debate method caused the insignificant result of speaking skill enhancement. The debate system was varied, depending on the lecturers. The result may be used as reference for English teachers to utilize debate in English-speaking class. Likewise, the future researchers are suggested to conduct action research employing debate in English-speaking class.

Indonesian Undergraduate EFL Students' Perception of the Use of Debate as Learning English-speaking Method Saputra, Eko Restu; Lumbanbatu, Ira Maria Fran
IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) Vol 9, No 1 (2024): 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.v9i1.1638

Debating improves students' speaking abilities and fosters spontaneous critical thinking without the need for prior preparation. In the absence of recent research on the topic, the current study aims to explore the benefits and the challenges the English Department students experienced during the implementation of the debate in the learning English-speaking process. The participants of this study were English Department students of Universitas Negeri Malang who had taken the Speaking for Academic Purposes course. A mixed-method study was conducted, by employing an explanatory sequential design to answer the formulated research questions. The quantitative data were collected through an online questionnaire and were analyzed by using Microsoft Excel. Meanwhile, the qualitative data were obtained from the interview and were analyzed by employing the interactive model data analysis of Miles et al. The result showed that most students have positive responses to the use of debate in speaking class and debate could improve their speaking skill. The challenges they encountered during the implementation such as lack numbers of meeting and the duration, limited time for preparing debate, also difficulty in understanding the debate method caused the insignificant result of speaking skill enhancement. The debate system was varied, depending on the lecturers. The result may be used as reference for English teachers to utilize debate in English-speaking class. Likewise, the future researchers are suggested to conduct action research employing debate in English-speaking class.

Navigating Speaking Problems: Insights from an Indonesian EFL Learner’s Experience Saputra, Eko Restu; Suryati, Nunung
Edukasi Vol 12 No 01 (2025): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/r9qa9b66

Indonesian EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners frequently encounter challenges when speaking English in formal settings. Thus, this study aims to explore the problems faced by a low-performing student and the solutions to the problems. The participant of this study was an English Department student of Universitas Negeri Malang who was taking the Speaking for Academic Purposes course in the study. A case study methodology was employed to address the research questions, utilizing an observation checklist protocol for data analysis during the observation phase, as well as a three-stage qualitative data analysis approach for the semi-structured interview data. The result showed that the participant encountered affective, social, and linguistic problems. To address these problems, the participant expressed that regular practice of English would be beneficial, along with the integration of technology into the learning process to enhance effectiveness. The participant, likewise, emphasized the importance of teacher involvement, advocating for the provision of ample opportunities for students to engage in speaking activities. In addition, teachers should be mindful of cultivating an optimal learning environment that positively influences classroom dynamics. The findings of this study may serve as a valuable reference for teachers addressing problems faced by low-performing students in English speaking.

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