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Antonia Tefa
Universitas Nusa Cendana Kupang
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The Importance of Studying English in Higher Education for SEN: Pathways to Social Mobility and Personal Development Antonia Tefa; Engelbertus Kase; Chamelya Sene
Journal of Innovative and Creativity Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joecy.v6i1.5772

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The study purpose was to examine the importance of studying English in higher education for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), focusing on its role in promoting social mobility and personal development. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving ten SEN students enrolled in English courses at a private university in East Nusa Tenggara. The findings reveal that English proficiency serves as a crucial gateway to economic opportunities, enabling students with SEN to obtain academic qualifications, enhance employability, and prepare for transitions into an increasingly global and digital labor market. English study also contributes to long-term professional resilience by granting access to international networks, remote work opportunities, and global discourses on disability rights. Beyond economic benefits, English learning fosters intellectual growth, self-confidence, autonomy, and the exploration of personal interests. It provides a platform for self-expression, social inclusion, and leadership development supported by inclusive teaching practices. Overall, the study concludes that English learning in higher education plays a transformative role in empowering students with SEN to overcome structural barriers, assert their academic identity, and participate fully as active and equal members of society.
A Study on the Relationship Between Reading Habits and English Reading Comprehension of Tenth Grade Students of Broadcasting Deparment at Smk Negeri 2 Kupang in the Academic Year 2025/2026 Yuliana Darlin Basri; Alexander H. Kabelen; Antonia Tefa
Pubmedia Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): April
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/jpbi.v3i3.2826

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This study aimed to determine the relationship between students’ reading habits and their reading comprehension in English at Grade X Broadcasting Department of SMK Negeri 2 Kupang in the Academic Year 2025/2026. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method. The participants of the study were ten students of Grade X Broadcasting who were selected based on several criteria, including their reading habits, reading abilities, participation in classroom activities, and willingness to participate in the interview process. The data were collected through classroom observation and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing.The findings showed that students had different reading   habits in terms of reading interest, reading frequency, types of reading materials, and reading strategies. The observation results indicated that students who were able to read texts fluently, clearly, and confidently generally demonstrated better comprehension of the texts. Meanwhile, students who experienced difficulties in reading also faced difficulties in understanding the content of the texts. The interview results revealed that students who read more frequently tended to have better vocabulary knowledge, used effective reading strategies, and found it easier to understand English texts. In contrast, students who rarely read reported difficulties related to limited vocabulary and lack of reading practice. Based on the observation and interview findings, the study concluded that there was a relationship between students’ reading habits and their reading comprehension in English.
Co-Authors Alexander H. Kabelen Chamelya Sene Engelbertus Kase Yuliana Darlin Basri