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Vocational High School Students’ Views on English Subject for Their Current Knowledge and Future Career Monalisa Gabriella Risanti; Reyssa Aurora Carolina; Akhmad Fauzan; Emeral Emeral
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v8i1.1506

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Vocational High School (SMK) is one of the most popular choices for students in Indonesia due to its focus on work preparation for students. Therefore, students need to be equipped with knowledge and abilities that are relevant to their department. To fulfill this, all subjects, including English, are designed to support their knowledge in their future field of work. In this case, the researchers examined student perceptions towards English General Purposes (EGP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) as well as the methods applied by teachers in ESP learning. In addition, this study also analyzed students’ aspirations related to their study program or outside the study program. This research employed quantitative approach. The Participant of this research was 102 students from class XI of Skin and Hair Beauty Department and also XI Fashion Design and Production Department of SMK Negeri 3 Palangka Raya. The results show that students agree that EGP (67.36%) and ESP (74.93%) can support their future careers. This is also supported by the ESP learning method from teachers at 75.65%. For career aspirations, 50.73% of VHS students have career aspirations related to their study program. While 56.72% have career aspirations outside their study program.
Enhancing EFL Young Learners’ Engagement in English Learning Through Digital Storytelling Don Evan Hernando; Emeral Emeral; Sulamit Syeba; Fadila Umi Khodijah; Misericordias Domini
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Komunitas Vol 3, No 1: 2026
Publisher : STAI Nurul Islam Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52620/jpmk.v3i1.427

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This community service project implemented the digital storytelling to enhance English language engagement among young learners at a community-based learning centre in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The project addressed challenges faced by elementary and junior high school students who have limited access to interactive, technology-based learning resources and lack authentic exposure to English outside the classroom. The project involved 19 participants aged 7-14 years old who engaged in storytelling sessions. The results showed a significant improvement in participant engagement, with 94.74% of participants reporting a high satisfaction with the storytelling method. Participants also expressed strong interest in the storytelling method and suggested adding more interactive elements such as games and songs. The findings confirms that digital storytelling can be an engaging and effective way of educational approach for teaching English.