Fardini Sabilah
Master of English language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Malang, Indonesia

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Integrating mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) in teaching EFL: A study on senior high school teachers in Indonesia Erfan Sabani; Fardini Sabilah; Rina Wahyu Setyaningrum
English Learning Innovation Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/englie.v6i2.41682

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The use of technology, particularly mobile devices, has revolutionized learning by providing access to diverse digital materials, promoting lifelong learning, and facilitating cooperative knowledge exchange. Teachers' lack of digital skills and students' excessive mobile phone use pose obstacles to effective technology integration, leading to distractions and poor academic performance. Despite these challenges, Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) has shown promise in promoting interactive English language exercises and improving language proficiency by offering flexible learning environments. This study employed a multiple case study approach to identify the digital learning platforms used by 5 teachers in teaching English from 5 different senior high schools in eastern part of East Java province. The interview data was analyzed using thematic analysis and member checking was employed to ensure data credibility. From the findings, some of the digital platforms that can be used in learning teaching receptive skills and productive skills. Despite the availability of digital tools, several challenges were identified include teachers' unfamiliarity with digital platforms, big size class, and limited supporting equipment. To address the challenges, teachers adopted strategies such as participating in MGMP activities, seminars, webinars and implementing collaborative/group learning and using multimedia laboratories, free platforms and the internet (hotspots). The findings suggest that with proper support and training, the integration of digital platforms can enhance engagement and improve English language outcomes.
Indonesian teachers’ senses of humor in teaching EFL classes: Students’ perceptions Vico Taufiqul Huda; Hartono Hartono; Fardini Sabilah
English Learning Innovation Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/englie.v6i2.41756

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The absence of good classroom climate sometimes makes students feel bored or even terrified with English lesson. Not only the students, but also teachers feel bored in teaching English in EFL classroom caused by the less ability in conducting interactive and positive classroom atmosphere. The goal of the current study is to examine the kinds of humor utilized by EFL teachers in East Java and the students’ perceptions toward them. This current study is a qualitative study and utilizes phenomenological research with descriptive questionnaires analysis. It is done in two Islamic Junior High schools in Jombang with two English teachers.  The data are collected through classroom observation, interview, and Questionnaire. The findings showed that the teachers utilized verbal/word-based humor, slapstick/physical humor, related humor, self-disparaging humor, unrelated humor, unplanned humor, riddle, and spontaneous humor. Meanwhile the total mean from the questionnaire analysis result is 41.377 that indicates students’ perceptions toward teachers’ utilization of humor as positive. By knowing the kinds of humor utilized as strategy of teaching EFL classes and students’ perceptions toward them, it is expected that EFL teachers can create positive classroom climate by delivering humor that can be appropriate for students and supporting them in learning.