Dedeh Kartini
Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jawa Barat

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Grade VIII Junior-Secondary Learners’ Views of Duolingo for English Vocabulary Learning: A Case Study at a Bogor Private Junior High School Nabilah Najah Kaniah; Iwan Ridwan; Dedeh Kartini
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.8121

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Three themes emerged from a qualitative single-case study of Grade VIII students at a private junior high school in Bogor, Indonesia: gamified micro-goals sustained short, low-anxiety practice; immediate, multimodal feedback (checks, audio, tiles, spaced recycling) supported noticing, pronunciation, and retention; and autonomy and everyday fit were valued, yet transfer to extended speaking/writing was limited without teacher-led bridging tasks. To contextualize these results, Self-Determination Theory and Mobile-Assisted Language Learning framed the inquiry. A syllabus-aligned vocabulary screening informed the purposive selection of six learners spanning low/medium/high readiness. Each focal learner completed one supervised Duolingo session, observed with a structured checklist, then participated in a semi-structured interview; data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. The findings suggest that out-of-class app exposure is most beneficial when coupled with brief, in-class production activities and criteria-based feedback to move learners from recognition to controlled use of target lexis. The study is limited by its single-class scope and one-session design; future research should examine multi-week classroom integration and task-based measures of productive skills.
A Case Study of an EFL Teacher’s Implementation of Role-Play Strategy in Teaching Speaking at a Junior High School Berliana Delima Citra; Abdul Kodir Al-Baekani; Dedeh Kartini
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v14i1.10829

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This study examines how an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher implements role-playing strategies in speaking instruction at the junior high school level for the first time. By examining the experiences of a novice teacher, this study provides critical insights into how teachers adapt innovative strategies in real classroom contexts an essential dimension for understanding the development of sustainable teaching practices and serving as input for teacher training programs. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through classroom observations over three sessions and semi-structured interviews. The analysis revealed five sequential phases of implementation scenario planning, instruction, role assignment, facilitation, and feedback along with four pedagogical considerations: pronunciation development, student confidence, teacher readiness, and curriculum alignment. These findings indicate that the successful implementation of role-playing heavily depends on teachers’ pedagogical readiness and adaptive decision-making, thereby providing concrete implications for the design of professional development programs that support novice EFL teachers in adopting communicative strategies. This study addresses a significant research gap by shifting the focus from learning outcomes to the implementation process itself, thereby contributing to a more contextually relevant EFL pedagogy in junior high schools in Indonesia.