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SENSEI INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS (SIJEL)
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27753484     DOI : https://doi.org/10.53768/sijel.v3i1
SENSEI INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND LINGUISTICS (SIJEL), is a peer reviewed journal published in February, May, August, November welcome research paper in language, linguistics, oral tradition, literature, arts, education, and other related fields which are published in both online and printed versions.
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STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES IN ACADEMIC WRITING: A CASE STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION Dinda Yarshal; Nurmairina Nurmairina; Ali Salim Ali Razaq
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v5i3.236

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Academic writing is very important for the students in higher education, but many students still find it difficult especially when they must write in English. This study discusses the difficulties of the students in academic writing. The study used a qualitative case study method. The data were collected from the essays of the students, interviews, and also documents. The result shows that the students have difficulties in grammar, vocabulary, and also in arranging the argument and using the references. Besides that, the students also feel that the feedback from the lecturer is not enough. Therefore the lecturers should teach academic writing more explicitly and give more feedback to the students.
CULTURAL REPRESENTATION IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOKS USED IN INDONESIAN SCHOOLS: A CRITICAL CONTENT ANALYSIS OF SOURCE, TARGET, INTERNATIONAL, AND INTERCULTURAL DIMENSIONS Dyoty Auliya Vilda Ghasya; Helminsyah Helminsyah; Nurul Fatehah Binti Norhazaruddin
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v5i3.237

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The English textbook is not only about the language but also brings the culture. Sometimes the culture in the textbook is only from the western countries, so the students do not know much about their own culture. This study discusses the cultural representation in English textbooks that are used in Indonesian schools. The study used a qualitative method with content analysis. The data were three English textbooks. The result shows that the culture in the textbooks is dominated by the target culture and the local culture is still small, and also the tasks only ask the students to identify the culture and not to compare it. Therefore the textbook writers should give more portion to the local culture.
DEVELOPING LOCAL WISDOM-BASED READING TEXTS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: AN ADDIE-BASED MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT STUDY Treesly Yumiardi Normin Adoe; Vera Rosalia Bulu; Nurul Fatehah Binti Norhazaruddin
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v5i4.238

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The reading texts in elementary school are mostly taken from the textbook and the contents are often far from the daily life of the students, so the students are not interested. Actually every region in Indonesia has local wisdom that can be made into reading texts. This study discusses the development of local wisdom-based reading texts for elementary school students. The study used research and development with the ADDIE model. The data were collected through interviews, expert validation, and also a test to the students. The result shows that the reading texts that were developed are valid, practical, and effective, and the students are more enthusiastic because the story is about their own region. Therefore, teachers are suggested to use local wisdom-based reading texts.
THE ROLE OF TEACHER FEEDBACK IN IMPROVING STUDENTS' WRITING PERFORMANCE: A STRUCTURED NARRATIVE REVIEW FOR EFL CLASSROOMS Cempa Huzaimah; Inayatul Muntaqiyah; Angela Mae Reyes
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v5i4.239

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Feedback from the teacher is very important in writing, but many students do not read the feedback and just look at the score. This article discusses the role of teacher feedback in improving students' writing performance. The method used is literature review from various international journals. The result shows that teacher feedback can improve the writing of the students, especially if the feedback is specific and the students are given a chance to revise. However, if the feedback is only correcting the grammar, the students do not learn much. So, the teacher must give feedback that is not only about the mistakes but also about how to improve the writing.
LANGUAGE ATTITUDES AMONG STUDENTS IN MULTILINGUAL EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: A STRUCTURED NARRATIVE REVIEW AND PEDAGOGICAL SYNTHESIS Juliati Juliati; Helminsyah Helminsyah; Nattapong Srisuk
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v5i4.240

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In a multilingual school the students usually speak more than one language, for example the local language at home and the national language at school. Sometimes the students feel that their local language is not important. This article discusses language attitudes among students in multilingual educational settings. The method used is literature review. The result shows that the attitude of the students is influenced by the school policy, the teacher, and also the family. If the local language is not used at school the students will think that it is not useful. Therefore the school should give more space for all the languages of the students.
COLLABORATIVE WRITING THROUGH GOOGLE DOCS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: A STRUCTURED NARRATIVE REVIEW AND PEDAGOGICAL SYNTHESIS Ulfah Sari Rezeki; Gemala Widiyarti; Muhammad Zulhairi Bin Zubairi
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v5i4.241

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Writing in English is difficult if the students do it alone, so they can be asked to write together. Nowadays this can be done using Google Docs because the students can write in the same document at the same time. This article discusses collaborative writing through Google Docs in English language learning. The method used is literature review from various journals. The result shows that Google Docs can help the students in writing together and they can also see the revision of their friends. However, sometimes only one or two students are active and the others are just watching. Therefore the teacher must design the task well and monitor the process.
THE EFFECT OF STORY MAPPING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION: A STRUCTURED NARRATIVE REVIEW AND PEDAGOGICAL SYNTHESIS Fakhrul Rijal; Zaki Al Fuad; Ali Salim Ali Razaq
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v5i4.242

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Many students can read the text but they do not understand what the story is about. Story mapping is one of the strategies that can help the students to understand the story because they must find the character, setting, problem, and solution. This article discusses the effect of the story mapping strategy on students' reading comprehension. The method used is literature review. The result shows that story mapping can improve the reading comprehension of the students, especially for the narrative text. But the teacher must guide the students at first because they are not used to making the map. Therefore story mapping is good to be applied in the reading class.
INTEGRATING CHARACTER EDUCATION INTO ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING MATERIALS: A STRUCTURED NARRATIVE REVIEW AND PEDAGOGICAL DESIGN SYNTHESIS Fitriani Fitriani; Fitriah Hayati; Nurul Fatehah Binti Norhazaruddin
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v6i1.243

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Character education is very important in Indonesia because it is mandated in the curriculum, but in the English subject the teacher usually only teaches the language and the character is forgotten. Actually English materials can also contain character values if the material is designed well. This article discusses the integration of character education into English language teaching materials. The method used is literature review from many international journals and also books. The result shows that character education can be integrated into reading, writing, speaking, and listening if the material has clear values and the students are asked to reflect. But there are also challenges, for example the teacher is not ready and the value is only given like a lecture. Therefore the material developer must design the material carefully so that the value is not separated from the language.
THE USE OF DIGITAL COMICS TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' LITERACY SKILLS: A STRUCTURED NARRATIVE REVIEW AND PEDAGOGICAL SYNTHESIS Daniel Zulhendra; Faisal Faisal; Carlo Antonio Garcia
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v6i1.244

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Students nowadays like to read comics on their handphone more than reading the textbook. Digital comics have pictures and text so it is easier to understand, and it can be used for teaching literacy. This article discusses the use of digital comics to enhance students' literacy skills. The method used is literature review from various journals and books about comics and multimodal literacy. The result shows that digital comics can help the students in vocabulary, reading comprehension, multimodal literacy, digital literacy, and also critical literacy. However the comic must be selected carefully because sometimes the language is too difficult or the content is not suitable, and not all schools have the device. So the teacher must choose the comic and design the activity, not only ask the students to read.
AN ANALYSIS OF SPEECH ACTS IN CLASSROOM INTERACTION BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: A STRUCTURED PRAGMATIC REVIEW AND PEDAGOGICAL SYNTHESIS Rita Oktavia; Khairil Hadi; Nattapong Srisuk
Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistic Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Sensei International Journal of Education and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53768/sijel.v6i1.245

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In the classroom the teacher and the students always talk, and every utterance actually has a function, for example to ask, to command, to praise, or to explain. This is called speech act. This article analyzes speech acts in classroom interaction between teachers and students. The method used is literature review from journals about pragmatics and classroom discourse. The result shows that the teacher usually uses directive, representative, and expressive speech acts, while the students mostly only answer the question of the teacher. If the teacher gives more chance, the students can also ask and give opinion. Therefore the teacher must be aware of the speech acts that are used because it influences the participation of the students in the classroom.

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