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INDONESIA
Indonesian TESOL Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26225441     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24256/itj
Core Subject : Education,
Indonesian TESOL Journal (ITJ) published by LP2M IAIN Palopo is a biannual, refereed, open access, and practitioner-oriented electronic journal dedicated to enhancing and disseminating scholarly work of the current theory and research in the field of TESOL. It publishes both conceptual and research-based articles within the fields of teaching English as a foreign or second language, English language teaching and learning, and English language teachers training and education. Then, it aims to provide a medium for second and foreign language scholars, researchers, teachers, and officials at any level to involve in the ways that research and theorizing can inform, shape, and ground teaching practices and perspectives. In other words, it also provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members of the profession worldwide about research and theory-based practices as well as practice-oriented theorizing and research.
Articles 109 Documents
Teaching Anxiety Levels and Coping Strategies of EFL Novice Teachers Abdul Haris Sunubi; Utari Rustam; Zulfah Fakhruddin; Arqam Arqam; Maghdalena Tjalla; Emilia Mustary; Nur Afiah
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.2690

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Teaching anxiety is feeling powerless and experiencing tension in teaching. A high level of anxiety affects the quality of teaching performance and teachers’ teaching resilience. This study aims to describe teaching anxiety levels and coping strategies of EFL novice teachers in teaching four English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). This study employed a descriptive quantitative design. The data were collected by using online surveys. Total sampling was employed, and ten novice teachers of Islamic schools in Sidrap regency, South Sulawesi, completed online questionnaires adapted from DASS 42 and the COPE scale. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that EFL novice teachers experience severe anxiety in teaching productive skills (speaking 15.5 and writing 15.1) and moderate anxiety in teaching receptive skills (listening 13.8 and reading 14.8).EFL novice teachers used problem focused strategies more than emotion-focused strategies to combat their anxiety.Keywords: Teaching Anxiety; Coping Strategy; EFL Novice Teachers
Uruguayan EFL Teachers’ Experiences of the Role of SEL in Diverse Classrooms Ximena Burgin; Mayra Daniel; Sheila Coli
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.3186

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The impact of COVID-19 exacerbated the need to integrate social emotional learning (SEL) for equitable instruction in English as a Foreign Language Classrooms (EFL). This case study explored the integration of SEL in Uruguayan classrooms and its influence on educational practice. Thirteen teachers from public and private schools completed a Cultural Awareness Survey and answered open-ended questions before, during, and after viewing a professional development video on SEL. Findings document that participants recognized the diversity in their classrooms and the relationship between cultural values and interpersonal respect. All participants indicated that their pedagogy focuses on SEL activities, but their responses did not reflect the integration of SEL concepts into the EFL curriculum.     Keywords: Culturally responsive instruction; English as a foreign language; social emotional learning; Uruguayan Teachers
Language Shift, Language Death and Multilingualism: A Review of Case Studies Marwa Mohammad Masood
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.3809

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Language shift causes threat to the existing languages in a community, especially those already endangered (Musgrave, 2014). Once threatened, these endangered languages go through the unfortunate process of extinction over time (Natsir and Lubis, 2021). Language death occurs when three of its most crucial values go extinct one by one. The three elements are- “loss of function”, “loss of prestige” and finally “loss of competence” (Kornai. 2013). A language goes completely extinct when last speaker of the language expires. This paper focuses on the dominating factors that result in the death of languages in different communities around the globe and illustrates a few case studies of particular communities where a major language shift occurred which simply replaced or resulted in the death of one of the most spoken languages with another politically and socially powerful one. The paper ends by mentioning a case study where effective steps helped to revive a dead language and successfully made it a widely spoken language by the people of a community.
Investigating Teachers' Perceptions of Their Own Teaching Effectiveness during Covid‑19 pandemic in the online EFL Courses Alireza Navidmoghaddam
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.3916

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This study examined teacher perspectives of EFL online instruction in a Turkish higher education institution during COVID-19. Due of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many university teachers who used face-to-face teaching had to change their approaches. A revised electronic Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) survey was used to analyze participants' perceptions on their own online teaching at COVID19. It also looked at the issues EFL teachers faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and their ideas for a more successful online EFL teaching experience. Thirty-six only female instructors took part in the study by filling out an online questionnaire. Overall, the data supports a favorable impression of online education's efficacy. Participants in this study felt that the online experience allowed them to develop as learners. It was also discovered that students' interest in studying increased when they took classes online. Training for teachers, technical assistance, enabling Blackboard's extra features, and flexibility with exams and class configuration were recommended for a more productive online experience.
Development of Multimedia-Based and Islamic English Textbooks at IAIN Palopo Language Laboratory Riawarda M, Andi; Yahya, Amalia
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.5321

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The purpose of this research is to develop multimedia-based English teaching materials for the language lab, integrating basic Islamic values to meet students' needs at IAIN Palopo. The goal is to ensure the teaching materials are valid, practical, and effective in enhancing English competence while reinforcing Islamic knowledge. This study investigates the profile of such English teaching materials, evaluating their validity, practicality, and effectiveness in the language lab with a multimedia system. The research employs the Research and Development (R&D) method using the modified ADDIE design model: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate, simplified into six processes: Needs analysis, material development, expert validation, product revision, product trial, and final product. Based on needs analysis through questionnaires and interviews, the developed teaching materials support language lab learning and consist of six units: (1) Pillars of Islam, (2) The First Pillar: Shahada, (3) The Second Pillar: Prayer, (4) The Third Pillar: Zakat, (5) The Fourth Pillar: Fasting, (6) The Fifth Pillar: Hajj. Each unit follows a structured framework based on student needs. Students engage in activities like Puzzling, Rearranging, Matching, and Ordering, using multimedia elements such as images and text, and utilizing WhatsApp on mobile phones. This approach strengthens students' English and Islamic vocabulary, providing a foundation before core material. This study aims to support IAIN Palopo students by integrating Islamic content in English learning, enhancing both linguistic and religious understanding through innovative, multimedia teaching materials.     
Teaching Anxiety Levels and Coping Strategies of EFL Novice Teachers Sunubi, Abdul Haris; Rustam, Utari; Fakhruddin, Zulfah; Arqam, Arqam; Tjalla, Maghdalena; Mustary, Emilia; Afiah, Nur
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.2690

Abstract

Teaching anxiety is feeling powerless and experiencing tension in teaching. A high level of anxiety affects the quality of teaching performance and teachers’ teaching resilience. This study aims to describe teaching anxiety levels and coping strategies of EFL novice teachers in teaching four English skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). This study employed a descriptive quantitative design. The data were collected by using online surveys. Total sampling was employed, and ten novice teachers of Islamic schools in Sidrap regency, South Sulawesi, completed online questionnaires adapted from DASS 42 and the COPE scale. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that EFL novice teachers experience severe anxiety in teaching productive skills (speaking 15.5 and writing 15.1) and moderate anxiety in teaching receptive skills (listening 13.8 and reading 14.8).EFL novice teachers used problem focused strategies more than emotion-focused strategies to combat their anxiety.Keywords: Teaching Anxiety; Coping Strategy; EFL Novice Teachers
Uruguayan EFL Teachers’ Experiences of the Role of SEL in Diverse Classrooms Burgin, Ximena; Daniel, Mayra; Coli, Sheila
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.3186

Abstract

The impact of COVID-19 exacerbated the need to integrate social emotional learning (SEL) for equitable instruction in English as a Foreign Language Classrooms (EFL). This case study explored the integration of SEL in Uruguayan classrooms and its influence on educational practice. Thirteen teachers from public and private schools completed a Cultural Awareness Survey and answered open-ended questions before, during, and after viewing a professional development video on SEL. Findings document that participants recognized the diversity in their classrooms and the relationship between cultural values and interpersonal respect. All participants indicated that their pedagogy focuses on SEL activities, but their responses did not reflect the integration of SEL concepts into the EFL curriculum.     Keywords: Culturally responsive instruction; English as a foreign language; social emotional learning; Uruguayan Teachers
Evaluating English Teachers’ Pronunciation Skills (E-TPS) Using Praat Technology and Human Raters Ihsan, Mas Darul; Munir, Ahmad
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.3867

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When the goals in teaching pronunciation are that students attain “near-native” and “socially acceptable” pronunciation, and are assessed with a valid and reliable instrument using the Praat device and human interpretation raters, a new way to assess pronunciation skills is needed. This article proposes such a new way. Through suprasegmental identity (rhythm), English teachers’ pronunciation skill (E-TPS) will be correctly assessed. Using Praat as a device and human raters for interpretation to assess E-TPS stands on several premises. First, the measures of pronunciation constructs should be valid and reliable. Second, the role of raters in English pronunciation assessment presents unique challenges in drawing valid inferences from performance, in scoring assignments, in making decisions for which a pronunciation assessment was intended, to the pedagogical and social consequences beyond, and to connect concerns in giving judgments. Third, the raters should have familiarity with both accent and content. Fourth, a suprasegmental (stress, rhythm, and intonation) approach is an important complement to segmental teaching. Fifth, rhythm plays a big role and is defined as a “continuum” of functions and effects in pronunciation assessment. Sixth, the trend among the technology-minded for testing using automated assessment of pronunciation has as its goal accuracy in imitating native speakers, as is reflected in the use of Praat as a device. Therefore, the blending approach (Praat and raters) represents the future in assessing E-TPS.
Staying Agentic in Times of Crisis: A Literature Review for a Narrative Inquiry on Female EFL Teachers Astuti, Puji; Kasprabowo, Teguh; Anam, Zuhrul; Saraswati, Girindra Putri Dewi
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.3907

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Female English teachers make significant contributions to their field, yet stories about them are under-researched. This paper presents the framework of an ongoing narrative inquiry aimed at understanding female teachers’ agency and its role in their professional identity construction during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on a systematic review of relevant research, the framework displays several key themes, including the significance of active learning and digital literacies, and the scarcity of narrative inquiries into female teachers. We thus argue that in order to gain insights into post-pandemic pedagogy, there is a need for studies that depict female English teachers’ agency in enacting their pedagogical competencies and showcase their continuous efforts in constructing their professional identities, despite the challenges that they face. Against the backdrop of our review, the teacher education curriculum must include course(s) on agency and identity construction.     
Investigating Teachers' Perceptions of Their Own Teaching Effectiveness during Covid‑19 pandemic in the online EFL Courses Navidmoghaddam, Alireza
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.3916

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This study examined teacher perspectives of EFL online instruction in a Turkish higher education institution during COVID-19. Due of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many university teachers who used face-to-face teaching had to change their approaches. A revised electronic Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) survey was used to analyze participants' perceptions on their own online teaching at COVID19. It also looked at the issues EFL teachers faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and their ideas for a more successful online EFL teaching experience. Thirty-six only female instructors took part in the study by filling out an online questionnaire. Overall, the data supports a favorable impression of online education's efficacy. Participants in this study felt that the online experience allowed them to develop as learners. It was also discovered that students' interest in studying increased when they took classes online. Training for teachers, technical assistance, enabling Blackboard's extra features, and flexibility with exams and class configuration were recommended for a more productive online experience.

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