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Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29619963     DOI : https://doi.org/10.12928/tefl
Focus and Scope Aims • The journal provides a formal, well-organised forum for non-native-English scholars to make new academic contributions to research and practice in ELT on a global basis. • The journal serves as a hosting space for both native and non-native academics to share ideas and become involved in novel dialogues, with an emphasis on under-researched areas in the field. Scopes • Local teachers’ beliefs about various aspects of ELT theory and practice • Fresh insights into current debates and controversial topics • Shared research findings from both teachers and scholars in ELT, especially from an outer circle perspective • Case studies in local contexts that enhance the localisation of academic theories in ELT (such as the practice of the lesson study model that originates outside of the inner circle) • Recognition of local teachers’ voices, which are less heard of in the inner-circle discourse, and their practical classroom ideas that are less common but important to not overlooked • Rethinking the transferability of ELT theories across global context (such as the communicative doctrine, the meaning of autonomy, the practice of verbal participation, etc.) • Practical classroom experiments in language education that would expand teachers’ knowledge and skills • Identifying gaps and addressing new topics that have not been strong focuses in previous research discourse in education (such as the use of silence in teaching, the improved alignment between pedagogy and assessment, etc.)
Articles 66 Documents
Introducing artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital writing assistants for teachers in writing scientific articles Samsul Khabib
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v1i2.249

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Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have played essential roles in the development of teachers. In recent years, AI-based digital writing assistants have received increasing attention among teachers. Thus, this study aims to know the use of AI-based digital writing assistants to help teachers write scientific articles. It used a sequential explanatory mixed methods study to gain the research data. Descriptive analysis was completed for the quantitative data, and thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data. The instrument used was surveys, consisting of pre and post-survey. Interestingly, the pre-survey found that teachers are not very familiar with digital writing assistants. Some of the participants had no prior knowledge of AI-assisted writing tools, while others only had limited experience. This means that more people need to be aware of the potential that AI offers in facilitating scientific writing. Furthermore, it is essential to teach teachers how to use this technology, as it can help them save time and effort while they write their articles. The post-survey conducted at the end of the project found that teachers found the process of writing a scientific article to be easier and more enjoyable with the help of AI. The results suggest that AI-based digital writing assistants may be able to provide an alternative method for teachers to compose their scientific articles. This tool could help to reduce errors and enable more efficient writing with greater accuracy. Additionally, the feedback suggests that AI-based tools could aid in improving students’ engagement and interest in writing.
Developing Speaking Material Based on Essential Basic Competencies at Muhammadiyah 1 High School Yogyakarta Adam Al Hakim; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Surono; Ali Zuraina
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v1i2.253

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Abstract: The objectives of this research are to find out the students’ needs of using material at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta toward English speaking material due to Covid-19 disease, to find out teachers’ needs towards English speaking material, and to find out the development of English speaking material based on essential basic competencies.This research employs Research and Development. The population was all XI students at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta and the sample was chosen purposively only 35 students of class XI MIPA 8. The data were gathered through interviews with teachers to find out the existence of the use of English speaking materials. In addition, researchers have also distributed questionnaires to students of class XI MIPA 8 to find out the students' need for appropriate modules to improve speaking skills. The data was analyzed by based on the theme of the research questions.The results of this study indicate that the existing material is in line with the pandemic conditions, such as the module design being attractive, the content in the module in line with the latest syllabus (essential basic competencies), and the module being converted into the online form, thus students can study anywhere and anytime. The students' need for the material developed showed very varied results. As for the module development process, the researcher follows the stages under the Research and Development method.
Cultural contents of senior high school English textbook entitled “Bahasa Inggris” Dwinda Dwi Lestari; Surono; Suciwati Ika
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v1i2.255

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One of the most important aspects that must be included in ELT textbooks is culture. This research aims at exploring types of cultural contents and cultural elements. The subject of this research was English Textbook for grade XII entitled “Bahasa Inggris”. This research belongs to content analysis. Document observation was used to collect the data which were analyzed by using Miles & Huberman’s model and coding method. The research findings show that there were three types of culture found in this textbook, namely the source culture (66 times or 58%), target culture (34 times or 30%), and, international culture (14 times or 12%). Concerning the cultural elements, they were represented by product (39 times or 80%), person (9 times or 18%), and practice (1 times or 2%). Meanwhile, perspective was not represented. It implies that the textbook still focused on source cultures which were more easily internalized by the learners and on products which were the most concrete for learners to learn the culture. It is recommended that the authors of the textbook balance the cultural contents proportionally and the teachers creatively insert more target and international cultures to avoid cultural shocks.
EFL students’ strategies in learning grammar online Nadya Irdani; Nur Fatimah; Arilia Triyoga
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v1i2.256

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Students' learning strategies are part of teaching and learning success concerns, including in the online grammar class. The research objectives are to describe students' strategies in learning grammar through online grammar classes and to find out the students' problems and solutions in learning grammar online. This research is mixed-method where the data are collected through questionnaires and interviews. One hundred twenty-three students completed the questionnaire, and twelve students were involved in the interview sessions. All respondents are from the English Education Department. The result shows that the students used all learning strategies; memory, cognitive, compensation, metacognitive, affective, and social strategies). However, the highest percentage of the learning strategy employed by the students is cognitive strategies (18.30%), while the least is affective strategies (14.76%). Moreover, students learning grammar online face various problems; an unstable internet connection, having no friends to practice together, difficulty in vocabulary, the lecturer's teaching methods, and punctuality issues.
Morpholexicosemantics analysis of neologism on Facebook posts and threads Joylyn Dologuin; Maria Ofelia Cristina Lood
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v1i2.259

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Neologism is a word or phrase that has three classifications which are the completely newly-coined words and phrases, existing words and phrases that have new meanings and existing words or phrases with expanded meanings. This linguistic phenomenon is seen to be prevalent in Facebook posts and threads. This study was conducted to discover neologisms, their classification, word formation processes, and lexical functions. The results indicated that the word-formation processes, namely acronyms, affixations, back-formation, blending, clipping, compounding, conversion and shortening have been used and among these, affixation and compounding are the most used word-formation processes. Moreover, in its lexical functions, which are noun, verb, adjective and interjection, noun is the most used. Therefore, it is recommended that Cultural implications on the fast transmissions and influence of the creation of neologisms be further explored.
Using word cross game to impprove students’ vocabulary learning at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta Hilda Andira Nugraheni; Umi Rokhyati
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v1i2.285

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This research was conducted at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta. Based on the experience during the teaching practicum, it was identified that students still got problem with their vocabulary. It caused them afraid to speak English and feeling embarrassed if the word or sentence they conveyed was wrong. They also have little effort to read or look up the dictionary to know the new words. In addition, students easily got bored when learning in a conventional way. There is a problem in learning vocabulary. Based on those problems, classroom action research was conducted with two objectives: to describe the increase of students’ interest and vocabulary mastery taught using the word cross game. The subject of the research was a class consisting of 21 students. To collect the data, observation, test, and interview were done. Mixed methods were used to analyzed the data. The research was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle followed the steps of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The research findings revealed that the students’ interest in learning increased. They stated that learning using cross word games is fun and exciting. The other finding revealed the increase in vocabulary mastery. It was shown by the increase in score from 54.6 in post test of cycle one to 79.14 in the post test of cycle 2.  Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of word cross game improved the students’ vocabulary learning.
Students’ interest level in English online learning Linda Puspita; Thalia Savira Ristianti; Soviyah Soviyah
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v1i2.344

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English is one of the subjects that students in Indonesia are required to study, including during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. As a result of the the pandemic, the English learning process is conducted online. Therefore, students are expected to adapt to this new learning mode, and to be interested in it as well. This research aims to find out the level of the students’ interest in learning English online. The research utilizes descriptive quantitative method. A questionnaire is used as the research instrument. Taking SMPN 2 Girimulyo junior high school, Yogyakarta, Indonesia as the research setting, it involves 40 students which consist of 25 female students and 15 male students. The research data are collected online through Google form distributed to the respondents to reveal their interest in learning English online. The study findings show that 77% of students are interested in learning English online, 66% of the students master the material, and the interaction between students and teacher is very good reaching perfect score of 100%. However, when asked about their preference, 60% of the students prefer learning English offline under face-to-face mode.
Exploring the challenges faced by a novice administrator: A case study Mithat Ekinci; Yasemin Kırkgöz
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v2i1.424

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With the changing world and the developing technology, many alterations occur throughout the world as a whole. Managing and directing an educational institution is not an exception. The teaching and learning process, as well as the place of stakeholders of these educational institutions, are currently in a period of development as the governments are concerned with raising the standards of education. All these changes and standardization movements put pressure on the administrators, especially on those new to such positions. The situation becomes even worse when these administrators lack the necessary experience and training. To draw attention to these issues, this case study aimed to elicit the opinions of a novice administrator concerning leadership and administration practices and identify the critical challenges she faced during the first year of her appointment. A qualitative case study research methodology was employed in the present research. Two different data collection tools were used: a semi-structured interview with the participant administrator and a diary of the participant. Content analysis was used to analyze the obtained data. The results of the study demonstrated that working as a novice administrator is a gratifying task, yet, it creates personal, occupational and relational challenges for the administrator.
Teacher professional development during COVID-19 pandemic: Opportunities and challenges Eko Purwanti; Ririn Anggraini; Noor Qomaria Agustina
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v2i1.426

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Teacher Professional Development (TPD) is any activities conducted by teachers to upgrade their teaching skills in order to maintain their professionalism. The activities of TPD have recently been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the termination of almost all TPD activities. The study aimed at investigating TPD among English language secondary school teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic focusing on its opportunities and challenges. Using qualitative approach and descriptive qualitative research design, the study involved four English language teachers at two Secondary Schools in Yogyakarta as the participants. In-depth interviews with these four participants were conducted to achieve the objectives of this study. The findings of the study discovered that mastering the technology, improving the competency in designing online class, improving the competency in class management skill, and building peer collaboration among teachers were all the opportunities experienced by the teachers in conducting TPD activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, teachers’ lack of digital competency, unstable internet network, limited number of TPD activities, and inadequate support system were the challenges experienced by these teachers in conducting TPD activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings imply that despite the difficult times these English teachers faced during COVID-19 pandemic, they managed to improve their qualities as teachers by maximizing the opportunities of conducting TPD. Keywords: Professional, teacher competences, COVID-19 pandemi, Teacher Professional Development, opportunities, challenges
Unveiling the digital classroom: Exploring students' perspectives on engaging online discussions in English language education at a private university in Yogyakarta Endro Dwi Hatmanto; Bambang Widi Pratolo; Cahyo Baskoro; Sri Sudarsi
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v2i1.429

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The integration of technology in education has transformed the teaching and learning of the English language. Online discussions had gained significant attention due to their potential to enhance students' linguistic proficiency, critical thinking skills, and overall engagement. However, there was a lack of research on students' perspectives on engaging in online discussions specifically within the context of English Language Education departments at private universities in Yogyakarta. This study aimed to address this gap by exploring students' experiences, perceptions, and challenges when participating in online discussions at a private university in Yogyakarta. The research investigated the benefits, drawbacks, and challenges encountered by students in online group discussions. A qualitative research methodology was employed, and data was collected through interviews with five English education students. The findings revealed that engaging in online discussions offered benefits such as increased interest, flexibility, improved preparation and performance, and enhanced writing skills. However, limitations included the loss of an authentic discussion experience, inadequate acquisition of detailed information, and frustration due to a lack of responses and comments. Challenges faced by students included low internet connection. The study contributed to the existing literature by shedding light on students' perspectives and informing pedagogical practices in the specific context of English Language Education in Yogyakarta's private universities.