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Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL)
ISSN : 20881657     EISSN : 25026615     DOI : https://doi.org/10.23971/jefl
Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL) is a peer reviewed and open access journal on teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The journal follows a double blind review policy. The primary objective of this journal is to publish research based articles that delve into a comprehensive examination of the theories and practices involved in teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The specific focus lies on developing and non English speaking countries. The journal scope is international, extending a warm invitation to English language practitioners, academics, and researchers with diverse interdisciplinary perspectives. The journal publishes original research articles and review articles. The journal scope addresses English language teaching (ELT) and learning areas, including ELT pedagogy, ELT and learning resources, ELT and teacher professional development, English language teachers training and education, Academic writing in ELT research, Innovation in ELT, Language assessment, Literacy education in ELT, and Technology-based ELT.
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Assessing students Gusti Putu Rustika Dewi; Made Hery Santosa; Ni Luh Putu Eka Sulistia Dewi; Putu Kerti Nitiasih
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.5288

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The massive implementation of online learning is seen as a great movement in EFL learning during pandemic COVID-19. However, it has complexities in its practices, especially in conducting online assessment. This descriptive qualitative study aimed at exploring online assessment strategies used to assess writing and the challenges encountered by the teachers during the assessment. The data were collected through an online open-ended questionnaire administration to 16 EFL teachers. Thematic data analysis method was applied in analyzing the data by identifying themes and sub-themes from the data obtained. The result indicated that several online assessment strategies were utilized by the EFL teachers to assess writing, namely writing report, writing genre text, writing short story, writing summary, and answering essay-based test. Those strategies were done through learning management system (LMS) in which the delivery and submission of the assessment were done online. Some prominent challenges encountered by EFL teachers in conducting online assessment to assess writing skills included academic integrity, time allocation, punctuality, Internet access, and guidance and feedback. It implies that the online assessment strategy chosen by the teachers to assess students
EFL students Keke Febrian Harimurti; Yazid Basthomi; Evynurul Laily Zen
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.5640

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Despite multiple studies that have broadly highlighted the positives of employing metacognitive reading strategies, there remains an absence of the rationale for adopting the reading strategy based on the students' perspectives. The present study aims to look into first-year EFL students' preferences for using metacognitive reading strategies as part of an extensive reading (ER) program at one of the public universities in Malang, Indonesia. The data were acquired from both quantitative and qualitative data sources. The fundamental data were garnered from a quantitative online survey, and the results were counted using descriptive statistics. Semi-structured interview sessions with six participants were carried out to collect qualitative data, and the results served as a means to strengthen the primary data. The results revealed that the problem-solving reading strategy proved to be the most commonly used in the ER program, followed by global and support reading strategies. The reading strategies advanced students' reading comprehension. Students could also strengthen their language skills, particularly reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and writing abilities. The study findings implied considering an alternative teaching strategy and understanding how students find it most helpful to assist them in a supervised ER program.
English teachers Nanda Pambudi; Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.5711

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Copious studies on online assessment have been documented. However, little is known about English teachers
Promoting learner autonomy through EFL textbook: the textbook facilitation and the students M. Ibnu Mustofa; Yanty Wirza
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.6056

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Studies on learner autonomy (LA) in EFL learning have been widely reported. However, the promotion of LA through EFL textbooks in Indonesia remains under-explored. This study investigated the extent to which the EFL textbook
Multimodal digital extensive reading program: a reflection on literacy movement in madrasah and pesantren Khoiriyah Khoiriyah; Ach. Faridul Ilmi
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.6059

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Over the years, ample studies on diverse school literacy movements have been discussed. However, multimodal digital extensive reading (MDER) has not been fully incorporated into literacy programs in Islamic private school (madrasah) and Islamic boarding school (pesantren). This study attempts to investigate how digital literacy and reading literacy in the form of MDER program in madrasah and pesantren can be deployed to build strong reading habits. This study employed a qualitative case study design. It involved nine novice teacher participants from ten madrasahs and pesantrens, and one supervisor. The data were garnered from the participants' reflective journals, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), documentation, and interview with the supervisor. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results of this study showed three fundamental tenets of the MDER program in madrasah and pesantren: teachers
The cultural content and intercultural communicative competence in the global and local textbooks used in Indonesian EFL classes Noni Agustina; Nila Kencana
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.6061

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A number of studies on the cultural content represented in local or global textbooks have increasingly been investigated. However, it is scanty research comparing local and global textbooks. This study aims to examine two textbooks determined by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, a global textbook entitled English in Mind
Program evaluation of English language learning for EYL curriculum development in Indonesia: teachers Metty Agustine Primary; Emi Emilia; Didi Sukyadi
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.6068

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Program evaluation (henceforth PE) is a phase of curriculum development in the ELT context and is precious for improving curriculum reform. However, more research needs to be undertaken to investigate PE as a part of the English curriculum development for young learners
Interlanguage syntactic temporary, permanent, and fossilized errors in second language writing Andi Rustandi; R. Bunga Febriani; Maria Teresa Asistido; Syafryadin Syafryadin
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 1 (2023): Issued in March 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i1.6090

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Although writing argumentative essays has been widely investigated, limited research has focused on types of syntactic fossilization errors, let alone in doctoral students of English department contexts. This study investigated the interlanguage temporary, permanent, and fossilized errors in the second language writing of seven doctoral students from one private university in Jakarta, Indonesia. The study employed a linguistics content analysis method using the argumentative essay products taken from the course of Lexicology and Lexicography during one semester. The data were analyzed using the framework of four syntactic fossilization errors: verb omission, subordination, double verb, and passive voice. In addition, inter-rater reliability was used to measure the trustworthiness of fossilized error analysis in students' argumentative essays. The findings revealed that the doctoral students made four fossilized errors: subordination, omission, double verb, and passive voice. However, verb omission and sub-ordination emerged as temporary fossilization errors and a double verb and passive voice as permanent syntactic fossilization errors in writing argumentative essays. This result suggests that doctoral students need a bridging course to reduce all kinds of errors in writing an argumentative essay as the requirements before they join the real classroom.
The top-down strategies in an EFL class of the vocational high school: an experimental study on enhancing students Badrun Larandang; Nur Sehang Thamrin; Andi Naniwarsih; Fikriani Aminun Omolu; Nadrun Nadrun
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 2 (2023): Issued in September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i2.6269

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Despite numerous studies emphasizing the benefits of using background knowledge and vocabulary in EFL listening courses, there is a lack of rationale for implementing top-down strategies that holistically integrate prior knowledge, vocabulary enhancement, and self-assessment. In order to address the issues, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the teacher's top-down strategies in improving students' listening skills. Therefore, we utilized pre-experimental research, particularly a one-group pretest-posttest design, to ascertain the strategies
Portraying EFL teacher's questioning strategies and practices: the case of a vocational school in Indonesia Nurti Rahayu; Dwi Sloria Suharti
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 13 No 2 (2023): Issued in September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v13i2.6280

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Although many studies have explored teacher questioning strategies (TQS) in EFL classrooms, only some studies have been conducted in EFL online classes in a vocational high school context. This study aims to shed the EFL online classroom practices regarding using first language and teacher's questioning strategy. To this end, a qualitative case study was conducted at one public vocational school in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. Data were collected through Zoom recordings for four sessions and classroom observation. Additionally, follow-up interviews were conducted after the classes. The data were analysed with thematic analysis. The findings revealed bilingual classrooms with teachers adopting the first language to build rapport, ice-breaking, and grammar explanation. The teachers also adopted various TQS: rephrasing, repetition, simplification, and decomposition. The findings confirm the roles of teachers' questioning strategies to improve students' engagement. This engagement contributes to students' understanding, resulting in enhanced learning effectiveness. Therefore, teachers need to strengthen their awareness of their questioning abilities to optimise the teaching and learning experience in the classroom.