Journal of English Education Forum (JEEF)
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): APRIL-JUNE

English Language Students' Perception on the Impact of Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Teaching Assistance Program on Pedagogical Knowledge and Skills at the University of Mataram

Rindiyani Ulfa (University of Mataram)
Yuni Budi Lestari (University of Mataram)
Ni Wayan Mira Susanti (University of Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to explore the perceptions of English Education students at Mataram University regarding the impact of the Teaching Assistance Program in the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy initiated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia on the development of their pedagogical knowledge and skills. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach involving 25 students as through respondents semi-structured interviews, with data analysis conducted thematically through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the majority of students have a positive perception of this program, especially in improving their understanding of learning theory, learning strategies, and planning, assessment, and the ability to integrate theory with real practice in the classroom. This program also contributes significantly to the development of pedagogical skills such as classroom management, material delivery, the use of technology-based learning media, communication, and the ability to adapt to student characteristics and the school environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jeef

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The aim of this Journal is to promote a principled approach to research on English education into relationship between theoretical and practical studies. The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: English teaching and learning; English testing, assessment and ...