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Research and Innovation in Language Learning
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RILL is a peer reviewed journal of first and second (foreign) language learning and teaching such as Javanese, Sundanese, Bahasa Indonesia, English, Arabic, Malay, etc. It is published in January, May, and September.
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Direct reading thinking activity and students’ reading comprehension: An experimental research Diah Purwandari
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 3 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i3.5261

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The aim of this research is to find out the role of DRTA and Reading Attitude in improving students’ reading comprehension. Quasi-experimental design was used  to establish the effect of method and attitude on students’ reading comprehension.  Four classes of management were selected ,and assigned as experimental  and control group, The experimental group  were taught using DRTA and control classes were taught using regular method. ANOVA was used to examine the influence of the main effects and interaction effects of  method and attitude  on students’ reading comprehension. The result indicated that there was a significant difference effect between DRTA and Regular Method on students’ reading comprehension. DRTA was more effective in improving reading comprehension. There was,  however, no significant difference in students' reading comprehension based on their attitude. This study also found a significant difference effect on students' reading comprehension based on the interaction between method and attitude. DRTA method was to be effective in students with low attitude, while the high attitude was more prone to conventional method.
Game-Tailored Instruction Run by A Foreign English Teacher: Are the Students Engaged and Motivated? Damar Isti Pratiwi; Akbar Zulkarnain; Ilham Satrio Utomo
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i2.4383

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Motivating students to speak in the classroom is a daunting task faced by many language teachers worldwide (Ulla, 2020). However, investigation reporting motivation among EFL class taught by foreign teachers are rarely revealed. Thus, this study investigates English speaking class taught by a foreign English teacher and students motivation during the program. The participants were freshmen in the academic year of 2019/2020 (N=48). It was conducted on the bridging time of the 1st and 2nd semester (January March 2020). This study applied observation class and a survey method to collect the data. The observation class revealed the method and strategy used by a foreign English teacher, while the survey utilized a 5-scale Likert questionnaire. The results showed that the teacher implemented several game-based strategies in class combined with topic based on the context. The survey acknowledged that the students had high motivation in speaking English. These results shed light on the speaking class design and material in engaging students learning motivation which has to be fun, interesting and fit with the context
How do pre-service teachers deliver their instruction during teaching practicum?: Voice from EFL classrooms Dwiniasih Dwiniasih; Indri Deviriani Khumaeroh
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i1.3958

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For decades, questioning about effective method in a teaching learning process has been considered consistently in educational research. The existence of revised curricula forces teachers to renew or improve the teaching method used refers to the current edition. In fact, the teachers keep their teaching method caused of several concerns. Considering to the current issues, this study aims to investigate the teaching method applied by student teacher during teaching practicum, whether they tend to use modern or traditional teaching method. The participants of this study is ten learners of the eight grader at junior high school whose teacher is student teacher that conducting teaching practicum in their class. Since it is case study, student observation checklist and semi-structured interview were applied in gaining the data. The result revealed that the teaching method used by student teacher is modern method, even though; she combined it with conventional method incidentally
Google Classroom as A Web-based Instruction in Teaching English Writing and Speaking during Covid-19 Elli Setiyo Wahyuni; Deasy Arieffiani
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 5, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v5i1.5659

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This paper aims at investigating the impacts of the enactment of Google classroom as instructional media in the context of EFL. E-learning through Google classroom is an effective and interactive media to teach writing and speaking skills during social distancing. This is a qualitative study assessment, interview, and questionnaire in collecting data. Analytic and diagnostic rating scales are the assessment to measure writing and speaking skills. The results show that English Language Teaching in Google classroom promotes innovation in collaborating the use of assessment, students’ background knowledge, and real-world materials. The impact shows that students have great achievement in both writing and speaking skills and Google classroom is more recommended than traditional lecturing.  Riset ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dampak penggunaan Google classroom sebagai media pembelajaran dalam konteks pembelajaran bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa asing. E-learning melalui Google classroom merupakan media yang efektif dan interaktif untuk mengajarkan keterampilan menulis dan berbicara selama social distancing. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan wawancara, dan kuesioner untuk pengumpulan data. Skala penilaian analitik dan diagnostik adalah penilaian yang digunakan untuk mengukur keterampilan menulis dan berbicara. Kuesioner dan wawancara juga digunakan untuk menganalisis hasil temuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengajaran Bahasa Inggris melalui Google classroom, mempromosikan inovasi dalam mengkolaborasikan penggunaan penilaian, pengetahuan latar belakang siswa, dan materi dunia nyata. Dampaknya menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa memiliki prestasi yang lebih baik dalam keahlian menulis dan berbicara. Penggunaan Google classroom lebih direkomendasikan daripada kuliah tradisional secara tatap muka selama pandemi covid 19. 
Implementing Little Fox Chinese Video-Tailored Instruction in A Mandarin Listening Class Karina Fefi Laksana Sakti
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i2.4438

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Listening skills are the first skills that must be mastered by learners before moving on to speaking, reading and writing skills. In the conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic, teaching and learning activities are carried out online, therefore educators must have more effective learning strategies such as the use of learning media. This study discusses the application of video listening to Little Fox Chinese in Mandarin. This research is a qualitative descriptive research type because this study aims to describe the application of the Little Fox Chinese video in Listening 1 subject in the Mandarin Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Malang. The application of the Little Fox Chinese video was carried out in three stages, namely the initial, main, and final learning activities. Based on the results of observations, it can be concluded that the teaching and learning activities of listening 1 subjects with the application of the Little Fox Chinese video go smoothly and conducive. Based on the results of the interview, students revealed that the Little Fox Chinese video media was very interesting.
"How Do You Work Out This Zoom Classroom?": Pre-service English Teachers Challenges and Expectations During Transition to Online Teaching Practicum Gin Gin Gustine
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i1.4301

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The role of teaching practicum for pre-service teachers in significant and an integral part in many teacher education programs. Against this backdrop, the challenges and expectations from pre-service English teachers during the online teaching practicum, as the result of Covid-19 physical and social distancing, have not been explored well. This qualitative case study research is expected to shed lights on the expectations and challenges faced by pre-service English teachers who conducted their teaching practicum online during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data were generated from individual and focus group interview with nine pre-service English teachers who were all conducting their online teaching practicum period from February-July 2020. Result showed that the challenges pre-service English teachers faced were lack of pedagogical knowledge in how to teach in online class environment and lack of knowledge in online assessment. To solve these problems, pre-service teachers expect a strong support and assistance from both school teachers and university supervisors in terms of improving their knowledge and skills in using appropriate Information Communication Technology in the class.
Using Problem-Based Learning to Develop EFL Pre-service Teachers’ Intercultural Awareness Misdi Misdi; Ratna Andhika Mahaputri
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 5, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v5i1.6982

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This article reports an on-going research project dealing with intercultural issue that has conducted in the department of English education in a private university. In the framework of case study, this study attempts to describe how students were involved and shared their insights of intercultural learning in the classroom. Forty EFL pre-service teachers were recruited and involved in the current study. The data were drawn from the classroom observation. From the categorized data, critical incidents were captured and interpreted. The findings show the students’ sense of intercultural awareness developed. It concludes this problem-based learning provides authentic and meaningful learning as the students were engaged in real-lives related projects of intercultural exchangesArtikel ini merupakan sebagian laporan dari riset tentang kompetensi lintas budaya yand dilaksanakan di sebuah perguruan tinggi swasta di Cirebon-Indonesia. Dalam kerangka studi kasus, riset ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana mahasiswa calon guru terlibat dalam diskusi kasus lintas budaya yang diberikan di dalam kelas. Empat puluh mahasiswa calon guru bahasa Inggris direkrut dan terlibat dalam riset. Semua partisipan telah melalui dan memberikan persetujuan merekan untuk secara suka rela terlibat dalam proyek riset ini. Semua data dikumpulkan dari hasil observasi kelas dan hasilnya diintepretasokan dari setiap critical incident yang muncul. Hasil riset menjelaskan bahwa kemampuan komunikasi lintas budaya mahasiswa semakin terbangun. Hasil ini berkesimpulan bahwa problem-based learning merupakan pembelajaran yang penuh kebermaknaan dan pembelajaran yang otentik yang membuat mahasiswa terlibat dalam proyek-proyek yang menyentuh kehidupan langsung terkait dengan interaksi lintas budaya
Roles of informal digital learning of English in developing an EFL teacher’s English proficiency Arief Eko Priyo Atmojo
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 3 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i3.5685

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This study sheds light on how IDLE activities play role in developing an Indonesian in-service EFL teacher’s English proficiency. This study employed qualitative approach. One female in-service EFL teacher was purposively selected to become the participant. Data were garnered by written reflections and semi-structured interviews. The credibility of the data was achieved by employing the principles of data saturation. Qualitative coding was then used to analyze the data. To ensure the trustworthiness of the results, the analysis was repeated thrice at different times. The results indicate that both the quality of IDLE activities and the quantity of IDLE activities were important to develop English proficiency although receptive activities were still the most dominant. It was good to undertake IDLE activities on a daily basis. Several tools and resources were also needed to carry out IDLE activities such as gadgets, internet connection, applications, e-books, e-newspapers, as well as online reading and listening materials. Multimodal input such as visualization, lyrics, subtitles, and audio in IDLE activities was really helpful. It was also revealed that the underlying advantages of IDLE activities included providing language exposure, creating English environment, increasing confidence to use English, entertaining, having lots of free resources, as well as being flexible to be undertaken anytime and anywhere. Moreover, IDLE activities could enhance many language aspects such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, conversational skill, writing skill, speaking skill, and listening skill. Future studies on IDLE are encouraged and directed
Toward Situated Media: Engaging Elementary School Teacher-Candidates in Learning English Vocabularies with Craft Project-Based Learning Husna Imro'athush Sholihah; Vivi Astuti Nurlaily
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i2.4570

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This research, a part of a larger study, is aimed at investigating the enactment of handy craft project-based learning to the elementary teacher candidates to promote English vocabulary mastery and shared information. Grounded in DBR design, a classroom of elementary teacher candidates in a private teacher educator of private university in Indonesia were recruited in the study. All collected data were from questionnaire and interview. The results show the participants enjoyed and felt fun in designing and employing the designed crafts in classroom instruction during the learning cycles. In spite of the limitation, the project was successful and received positive responses from the participants
VOA Video Materials for Listening Class: An Attempt in Engaging Students' Listening Skills Anita Fatimatul Laeli
Research And Innovation In Language Learning (RILL) Vol 4, No 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/rill.v4i1.3980

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This case study is aimed to describe the implementation of VOA learning English materials for listening class. Twenty-one participants involved in this study were selected based on the teacher's recommendation and the level of English proficiency, especially in listening. The data were collected using a listening test, fieldnote, and questionnaire. Based on the analysis, it revealed that students' listening scores do not reach the criterion standard of the school; it still categorized low. However, the implementation of VOA engages the students to actively participate in listening activities. They also highly motivated to learn English and to have more practice in listening comprehension. Further, the students give positive responses to the use of video taken from the VOA Learning English program to improve their listening skills. As a consequence, the teacher needs to upgrade their ability to use technology and able to select appropriate materials for the students.