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English Education and Literature Journal (E-jou)
Published by Universitas Ma'arif Nahdlatul Ulama
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Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Art,
Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other
The scopes of the journal include the following topic areas: English language education and policy, English curriculum, EFL methodology, teaching and learning strategies, evaluation and assessment, TEYL, classroom action research, translation, teaching media and ICT, applied linguistics, ELT materials development, linguistics, pragmatics, critical discourse analysis, and literature.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
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The Impact of Outlining Technique on Seventh Grade Students’ Writing Agustina, Kharisma Prita; Widyaningsih, Titik Lina
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1816

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Writing is one of the most challenging skills for students to master in learning English. Many students face difficulties in organizing ideas coherently, developing paragraphs, and using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. The outlining technique, which involves creating a structured plan before writing, is considered an effective strategy to help students improve their writing skills. This study aims to investigate the impact of using the outlining technique on the writing ability of seventh-grade students at SMPN 1 Pakel. This study applied a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test model. The participants were 32 seventh-grade students of class VII-B. The instrument used was a writing test administered as a pre-test before the treatment and a post-test after the treatment. In analyzing the data, a paired-samples t-test was conducted using SPSS to determine whether there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results. The findings showed that the students’ mean score improved from 55.47 in the pre-test to 74.84 in the post-test, indicating an overall increase of 19.37 points. Furthermore, the significance value of 0.00 < 0.05 confirmed that the outlining technique had a significant effect on students’ writing performance. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the outlining technique is effective in improving the writing ability of seventh-grade students at SMPN 1 Pakel
Assistance in Learning English Tenses (Simple Present, Continuous, Simple Past) and Prepositions through a Community Service Program by English Education Students for Junior High School Students of Grades VII-VIII Syahid, Abdul; Marshanda, Marshanda; Ramadhan, Muhammad Alief Raihan; Ramadhani, Raysha; Soraya, Syarifah; Rani, Rani; Amalia, Najwa; Amalia, Najwa Rizki; Setiawan, Muhammad Dicky; Mumtaazah, Yasmine; Caenovea, Ciraenda
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1687

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This community service initiative was carried out by English Education students from the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training at State Islamic University of Palangka Raya. The program aimed to enhance junior high school students’ understanding of key English grammar components—specifically the simple present, present continuous, and simple past tenses, as well as the correct use of prepositions. Conducted over two days, the program involved structured lessons using school-provided textbooks, visual aids, and interactive activities such as grammar games and group discussions. Data were collected through direct observation, Q&A sessions, and practice exercises to evaluate students' comprehension and application of the material. The findings indicate that the use of contextualized instruction, real-life examples, and communicative activities—supported by visual media and practice exercises—effectively improved students' grammatical accuracy, confidence, and engagement. The involvement of English education university students as peer facilitators fostered a more interactive and less intimidating learning environment. This program also reinforced the pedagogical value of experiential learning, benefiting both junior high school students and pre-service teachers by providing meaningful and reflective teaching experiences aligned with real classroom needs. Overall, this initiative successfully addressed students’ learning gaps in English grammar and showcased the benefits of integrating community service into teacher education
The Application of Scaffolding Technique: Think-Pair-Share (TPS) to Improve the English Speaking Skills of Grade XI Students at SMA Negeri 1 Penebel in the 2024/2025 Academic Year Dewi, Ni Luh Made Winda Sri
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1737

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This study aims to improve the english speaking skill of Grade XI-1 students at SMA Negeri 1 Penebel n the 2024/2025 academic year through the application of the Scaffolding Technique using the Think Pair and Share (TPS) strategy. Speaking is one of the essential language skill that reflect students’ communicative competence; however, many students continue to face challenges in vocabulary use, grammatical accuracy, pronunciation, and confidence. To address these issues, this research employed a Classroom Action Research design, which was conducted following the model proposed by Kemmis and McTaggart. The study focused on how the TPS strategy, as a form of scaffolding, could actively engage students in speaking and gradually enhance their performance. The study was implemented in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The results showed progressive improvement across the cycles. The pre-test score totaled 370 with an average of 12.76 and 63.79% of students achieving the minimum mastery criterion (KKM). After Cycle I, the total score increased to 392 with an average of 13.52 and a completeness rate of 67.59%. Significant improvement was recorded in Cycle II, where the total score reached 483, the average rose to 16.66, and completeness reached 83.28%. These findings indicate that the TPS technique effectively enhanced students’ speaking skills by fostering collaborative learning, active participation, and structured oral practice. It also increased student engagement and confidence in speaking English. The study recommends the use of TPS as an alternative strategy to improve speaking performance in EFL classrooms
Uncovering Instructional Media Choices: Teachers Preferences and Shaping Factors Kusumaningtyas, Etika Dewi; Susilowati, Endang; Sulistiyaningsih, Eka fanti; Andriyani, Salva
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1876

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Process of implementing instruction media, teachers consider design of classroom activity and instruction that is related to instructional media used. Arrangement of scheming content and instructional media build a noble atmosphere of effective learning. This research aimed to explore teacher preferences of instructional media and its shaping factors. This research was conducted at one of vocational school and addressed to 20 teachers as subject. This research portrayed based on open- ended questionnaires that found text media that is used by the teachers are hand out books or other reference books. Two subjects that employed visual media utilize graphic and picture. Motion media that is employed by teachers is video. Computer- based media as the most employing media of teacher assisted teacher and student to get information. Open educational resources are employed by teachers to get learning material. Moreover, teachers occupied Artificial Intelligence as a medium in the learning process such as canva, quizzizz, Kahoot and quizwhizzee. Audio media and real objects are rarely used by teachers. Moreover, the picture showed that the most occupied media is computer based media. Teachers utilized it since they intended to provide an innovative, attractive and effective learning process. 15% of our subjects utilized Artificial intelligence (AI). Twenty subjects of this study employed digital tools or digital instructional media and integrated digital technology or Artificial Intelligent (AI). The teacher approved that digital and digital tech instructional design boost effective learning process and evaluate the learning outcome effortlessly
A Constructivist-Ecological Model in Utilizing Collaborative Platforms to Improve Academic Writing Skills: A Conceptual Framework Sulindra, Eric; Cendra, Anastasia Nelladia; Lestari, Indriana
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1887

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In language learning, digital platforms have offered unique opportunities to the learners to expand their skills and competencies beyond their standard level. In academic writing, collaborative platforms, or digital collaborative platforms, have been widely used by writers to achieve their writing goals. However, these platforms have been used in random manners and ways, according to different degrees of the writers’ familiarity to the platforms. There is no structured pattern of how these platforms are effectively used and able to support the writers optimally. Therefore, the paper is conceptualizing a proposed model of how the digital collaborative platforms may function as affordances in supporting the academic writers achieving their goals. The affordances technically function as a bridge between the constructivism approach and the ecological perspective. affordances refer to opportunities for action that the environment provides, which learners perceive and utilize. The learners’ ability to use the affordances determine how they construct the meanings and ideas, especially in their writing. The affordances are available within the environment, creating an ecology for the writers, under the ecological perspective lens. A five-stages model is presented in the paper to explore how a writer is supported by the collaborative platforms in each stage to reach their goals. The stages are initial writing task; interaction with affordances; knowledge construction; feedback and reflection; and finally, development of writing proficiency. The elaboration is done within an ecological perspective and the principles of constructivism. Future research would benefit optimally if focusing more on the empirical aspects of the model and how the effectiveness of digital tools in creating affordances in the five-stage-model intervention
Relationship Between ChatGPT Use and EFL Students’ Perceived Usefulness, Ease, Dependence, And Creativity Dzimar, Muhammad; Maulida, Nindya Rahma; Jannah, Lia Roudlotul; Rahmah, Rayinda Eva
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1904

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AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the way we teach and learn English as a foreign language. They make it easier for students to get quick feedback, generate fresh ideas, and dive into fun, creative writing exercises. However, here's the catch: if students lean too heavily on these tools, they might start losing their own sense of independence in learning. This research investigates how the frequency of ChatGPT use relates to EFL students’ perceptions of its usefulness, ease of use, dependence, and its role in fostering creativity in learning English. Adopting a quantitative correlational design with an ex post facto approach, the study involved 38 fifth-semester students from an English Education Department at a university in Pekalongan. Data were gathered through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using Spearman’s Rank Correlation. Our findings revealed strong positive relationships between how often students use ChatGPT and their perceptions of its usefulness, ease of use, dependence, and creativity. The tightest link was with usefulness (r = 0.811, p < 0.05), followed by creativity (r = 0.658), dependence (r = 0.640), and ease of use (r = 0.584). In short, the more students interact with ChatGPT regularly, the more they value it as a practical and user-friendly learning aid; however, this also increases their reliance on AI for help. The study highlights the importance of pedagogical approaches that foster critical awareness and autonomous learning when integrating ChatGPT into language education
The Minimalism and Contentment in Chloé Zhao Nomadland Chaniago, Wildan; Ariana, Irdina; Rosalinah, Yanti
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1915

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This study analyzes the representation of minimalism and contentment in Chloé Zhao’s film Nomadland (2020) by applying a qualitative descriptive method supported by textual film analysis. The research focuses on how the film’s dialogue, scene, and overall atmosphere construct a coherent depiction of a minimalist lifestyle and an inner sense of contentment. The findings indicate that Nomadland presents minimalism as a deliberate lifestyle choice and contentment in the film emerges from acceptance, gratitude, and the ability to find peace within life’s uncertainties and limitations. This study concludes that Nomadland successfully integrates the values of minimalism and contentment into its artistic and thematic design, illustrating how simplicity, acceptance, and emotional balance can guide individuals toward a deeper understanding of meaning and well-being in contemporary life
AI-Resistant Assignments in Writing Class: Insights from Australian Higher Education Websites Wardhani, Brigitta Dia Putri Kusuma
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1934

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The usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such ChatGPT and Gemini in higher education is increasing worldwide, especially for writing assignments. A growing number of students use AI to develop and finding ideas for the topic or main theme, create outlines, and complete tasks, raising significant concerns about academic integrity. This study investigates strategies for designing AI resistant writing assignments in English as a Foreign Language or namely EFL classrooms. A Systematic Literature Review method (SLR method) was conducted, analyzing twenty webpages from nine Australian universities (2020–2025) identified through targeted Google searches and institutional relevance criteria. The analysis identifies four primary strategies: redesigning assignments, regulating AI use, strengthening integrity policies, and fostering dialogue between lecturers and students. Recommended practical solutions include process based writing, reflective journals, and supervised assessments. The findings offer insights for developing resilient writing practices and inform future research on AI resistant pedagogy
The Role of AI in Developing Academic Writing Competence: A Cross-Institutional Analysis of Higher Education Muafi, Khabib; Amanda, Vivi; Darmayanti, Yessi; Adrianty, Uchy Mukho; Rianto, Rianto; Rizkiyah, Solehatur
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1957

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This study investigates the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing academic writing competence among English education students in higher education. Employing a comparative mixed-methods design, the research involved first-semester students from UIN Bukittinggi and Universitas Rokania during the 2025–2026 academic year. Data were collected through pre- and post-writing tests, a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)-based survey, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative findings reveal significant improvements in students’ academic writing performance in both institutions, with an average score increase of 12.2 points at UIN Bukittinggi and 7.9 points at Universitas Rokania. Improvements were evident in grammatical accuracy, argumentative coherence, and citation accuracy. Qualitative results indicate that students who received structured AI literacy training engaged more critically with AI feedback, while students without institutional guidance tended to rely passively on AI output. The findings demonstrate that AI-assisted writing is most effective when supported by institutional policies, pedagogical scaffolding, and ethical guidance. This study contributes to the growing discourse on responsible AI integration in academic writing instruction in higher education
Sharia Students’ Perspectives on Qur’an Recitation and Its English Translation as A Disciplinary Measure for Tardiness Pratiwi, Dian; Fransiska, Fini Widya; Haryono, Haryono; Maghfuri, Syukron
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1967

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This study aims to explore the perspectives of Sharia Economic Law students on the practice of Qur’an recitation and its English translation as a disciplinary measure for classroom tardiness. The policy, implemented by an Islamic higher education institution, adopts an educational approach grounded in religious values to instill discipline while enhancing Qur’anic literacy and students’ English proficiency. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations involving students who had undergone the disciplinary action. The findings reveal that most students view the policy as a constructive form of guidance aligned with Sharia principles. They believe the practice contributes positively to improving discipline, strengthening spiritual awareness, and enhancing foreign language comprehension. However, some students expressed concerns regarding its psychological impact and questioned its effectiveness as a sanction. The study recommends periodic evaluations of the policy to ensure its implementation remains consistent with the principles of justice, Islamic values, and a humanistic educational approach.

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