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Voices from the Virtual Classroom: Experiences of English for Nursing Lecturers in Online Teaching Syauqiyah Awaliyah Alfiani Nur; Mandarsari, Pujalinda; Asjuh, Nurfiaeni; Nurchintyawati, Insani; Ilmi HL, Siti Nurul
Journal for Teaching and Education for Scholars Vol 2 No 2 (2025): JOTES: November (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Cendekiawan Indonesia Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59065/jotes.v2i2.243

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This study explores how English for Nursing (EfN) lecturers experienced, adapted to, and reflected on online teaching practices during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with EfN lecturers from higher education institutions. The findings revealed four major themes: (1) General Background, which highlighted lecturers’ diverse experiences and gradual adaptation to online instruction; (2) Teaching Practices and Strategies, showing that interactive and case-based learning were considered the most effective methods to engage nursing students virtually; (3) Challenges and Adaptation, which included issues such as limited digital access, low student participation, and difficulties in evaluating clinical communication skills; and (4) Reflection and Professional Insights, where lecturers reported personal and professional growth, emphasizing empathy, creativity, and flexibility as essential teaching qualities. The study concludes that online teaching not only transformed pedagogical practices but also redefined lecturers’ professional identities in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY USE IN SPEAKING THROUGHT CONTEXT-BASED DRAWING ACTIVITIES Lestari, Pinta; Yauri, Andi Muhammad; Ilmi HL, Siti Nurul
Jurnal Diskursus Islam Vol 13 No 3 (2025): Desember: Pendidikan, Menajemen, Bahasa Arab
Publisher : Program Pascasarjana, UIN Alauddin Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24252/jdi.v13i3.64299

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This research aims to improve students' vocabulary use in speaking through context-based drawing activities. Many students at SMPN 3 Mare experience difficulties in understanding and using English vocabulary, especially nouns, verbs, and adjectives. This limitation hinders their ability to express ideas orally, understand teacher instructions, and participate confidently in classroom communication. Previous studies emphasize that speaking ability is strongly influenced by vocabulary mastery and that meaningful vocabulary learning must be contextualized to support real-life communication. Context-based drawing activities have been shown to increase students' engagement, creativity, and conceptual understanding by visualizing language in familiar contexts. Therefore, this study applies context-based drawing as a strategy to help students practice using vocabulary meaningfully while describing their drawings orally. Using a classroom action research design, data were collected through observations, speaking tests, and interviews. The results showed that the use of context-based drawing activities significantly improved students' recall, accuracy, and fluency in speaking. Students became more confident in constructing sentences and were better able to identify and use vocabulary according to its grammatical category. The results showed that context-based drawing activities were effective in creating a more engaging learning atmosphere and improving vocabulary use in speaking. This method can serve as an alternative learning strategy for English teachers to support active communication and meaningful vocabulary learning.