Journal of Language and Literature Studies
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): September

Evaluating Program Coherence and Participant Progress in a TOEFL Preparation Course Through a Logic Model

Suadiyatno, Taufik (Unknown)
Padmadewi, Ni Nyoman (Unknown)
Utami, I G.A. Lokita Purnamika (Unknown)
Suarcaya, Putu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Sep 2026

Abstract

Conventional evaluations of TOEFL preparation frequently emphasize end scores or participant satisfaction, which can obscure whether institutional resources, instruction, assessment, and intended longer-term benefits form a coherent program pathway. This study evaluated the coherence and participant-progress evidence of a TOEFL preparation course at Lembaga Pengembangan Pendidikan Nusa Tenggara Barat (LPPNTB) through a logic model. A qualitative case study supplemented by descriptive quantitative data integrated stakeholder interviews, classroom observation, institutional documents, try-out score records, and alumni datasets from 2021, 2022, and 2024. Qualitative evidence was coded deductively by the logic-model categories and inductively for implementation issues; descriptive numerical evidence was embedded to corroborate or complicate the qualitative interpretation. The findings indicate a generally coherent relationship among institutional support, trainer preparation, integrated reading-structure-listening instruction, guided practice, feedback, mock tests, and the intended goal of TOEFL readiness. Among 35 participants with complete Try-Out 1 and Try-Out 3 records, the mean changed descriptively from 426.00 to 474.11, and 32 participants recorded higher later scores. This pattern does not establish causation and must be considered alongside the available pretest-to-final means, which changed from 479.79 to 476.29. Alumni records suggested perceived usefulness for scholarships, English development, and career purposes, but were retrospective and self-reported. The course therefore demonstrated coherent program logic and promising, non-causal evidence of readiness. Priority improvements include diagnostic placement, differentiated digital assignments, intensive listening support, standardized assessment documentation, and longitudinal alumni tracking.

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jolls

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of Language and Literature Studies is an open access journal which provides perspectives of languages, language teaching, and literature studies. This journal has the Focus and Scope at presenting and discussing outstanding contemporary issues in line with Applied Linguistics, English ...