Riskha Hanifa Nasution
Universitas Negeri Padang

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Students’ and Lecturers’ Experience in English Medium Instruction (EMI) Classrooms: A Qualitative Study in Social Science Programs Rinia Zatalini; Rifki Oktoviandry; Riskha Hanifa Nasution; Salam Mairi; Hengki Agus Rifai
Lingua Didaktika: Jurnal Bahasa dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Vol 19, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : English Department FBS UNP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ld.v19i1.131615

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English has been adopted as a medium of instruction in international classes at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) for around six years now. However, research examining its use is very rare. This study then aims to investigate the experience of lecturers and university students using English medium instruction in international classes at UNP seen from six aspects. The study focused on undergraduate social science programs in four faculties. Nine lecturers and eight students were chosen through purposive sampling technique to participate. Semi-structured interviews were carried out to obtain data for this descriptive qualitative study. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Generally, the result reveals that (1) the teaching and learning are conducted bilingually; (2) lecturers use the same method while teaching in the EMI and non-EMI classes & focus on the content not the language; (3) both students and lecturers have difficulty in using English to interact; (4) the use of English has, to some extent, developed the participants’ English skills; (5) there is lack of support to improve the English skills of both participants, thus (6) trainings on how to enhance the English skills of both lecturers and students are necessary.
Efektivitas Penggunaan Aplikasi Marbel terhadap Kemampuan Mengenal Huruf pada anak Usia 4-5 tahun Sarah Wendi Rahmadani; Riskha Hanifa Nasution
Rising Star: Journal of Early Childhood Education Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026): Juli 2026
Publisher : Darul Faizin Publishing

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Kemampuan mengenal huruf merupakan fondasi penting bagi keaksaraan anak usia dini. Namun, masih banyak anak yang mengalami kesulitan membedakan dan menyebutkan huruf, sehingga dibutuhkan media pembelajaran digital yang menarik seperti aplikasi Marbel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi Marbel dalam mengembangkan kemampuan mengenal huruf pada anak usia 4–5 tahun. Menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif metode quasi-experiment (Nonequivalent Control Group Design), penelitian ini melibatkan 30 anak di TK Lignita 1 Sawahlunto yang terbagi rata ke dalam kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan melalui lembar observasi dan dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif serta inferensial (Independent Sample t-test). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan mengenal huruf yang signifikan pada kelas eksperimen, yaitu dari nilai rata-rata pretest 23,73 menjadi 37,47 pada posttest. Peningkatan ini jauh lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelas kontrol (dari 18,53 menjadi 25,40). Kebaruan penelitian ini terletak pada pemanfaatan fitur visual-auditori Marbel secara terstruktur untuk mengoptimalkan stimulasi keaksaraan awal secara intuitif. Dengan demikian, aplikasi Marbel terbukti efektif dan dapat dijadikan alternatif media pembelajaran digital interaktif pada jenjang PAUD.