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English Review: Journal of English Education
Published by Universitas Kuningan
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ENGLISH REVIEW: Journal of English Education (ISSN print 2301-7554) is a peer-reviewed journal published in Indonesia by the Department of English Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, the University of Kuningan (PBI FKIP UNIKU) in collaboration with the Association of Indonesian Scholars of English Education (AISEE). This journal is published twice a year: June and December. The scopes of the journal include, but not limited to, the following topic areas: the classroom action research, applied linguistics, linguistics, pragmatics, critical discourse analysis, and literature.The journal is published in both printed and online versions.
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EXPLORING LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT LITERACY OF EFL TEACHERS IN THE CONTEXT OF INDONESIAN HIGHER EDUCATION Andri Suherman
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7086

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The present study aims at examining EFL teachers’ perceptions of Language Assessment Literacy (hereafter LAL) in the context of Indonesian higher education. To this aim, purposive sampling technique was employed to select sixteen EFL university teachers to participate in an online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The finding showed that the participants had applied six types of LAL in their teaching practices with formative assessment methods and test validity and reliability being the two most applied (more than 80%) by the participants. Following this, between 75% and 80% participants had applied two other types of LAL, linguistics competence and test results. The last two types of LAL, digital literacy and grading criteria, were applied by less than 70% participants. Another finding from qualitative data revealed that the majority of participants (over 70%) ranked their level of LAL knowledge and skills as low. Despite some limitations, the present study provides some implications including the necessity for the EFL teachers to be equipped with relevant knowledge and skills to make the way for quality assessment. It is therefore university authorities should organize professional development programs with the purpose to help teachers improve their assessment literacy. In addition, all educational parties should collaborate to consistently conduct literacy assessment projects throughout teachers’ professional career. Some suggestions for future research in the field of language assessment are also presented.
UTILIZING “WORDWALLS’ AS AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR INDONESIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Lina Anisah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7060

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The purpose of this research was to analyze students' perceptions of the use of interactive media Wordwall as an assessment tool at SMP Negeri 1 Kolaka. The design of this study used a study case design. The subjects in this study were students of class VIII G SMP Negeri 1 Kolaka, totaling 26 students in 2022. The collection technique used questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were given to determine students' perceptions and interviews were conducted to find out more in-depth answers so that researchers could describe and study optimally students' perceptions of the Wordwall application as an assessment tool. The results of this research indicate that 87,5% of students are interested in using the Wordwall application as an assessment tool. Easy use, attractive appearance, and varied questions make students want to use the Wordwall application as an assessment tool in the future.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF IMPLEMENTING PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING WITH BLENDED LEARNING IN EFL ACADEMIC READING Hijril Ismail; Edi Edi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7149

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The study aimed at exploring students’ perception of implementing problem-based learning with blended learning in EFL academic reading. Quantitative and qualitative data were gained by applying a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The study occurred at the English Education Program at Muhammadiyah University of Mataram. The respondents involved in this research were thirty-four English foreign language (EFL) students who are joining an academic reading course. The result showed that students have positive perceptions of the use of problem-based learning with blended learning in teaching EFL academic reading. At the same time, the respondents found barriers preventing them from utilizing problem-based learning in teaching EFL academic reading such as requiring sufficient time to complete a topic or find out the solution to a problem, needing additional fees to buy internet quota, and needing prior knowledge in applying problem-based learning. Finally, the finding gained from two types of instruments recommended that PBL with blended learning can be applied in EFL academic reading.
INTERACTIVE METADISCOURSE MARKERS IN INDONESIAN EFL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC WRITING Arsen Nahum Pasaribu; Tiara K. Pasaribu; Erika Sinambela; Vitri Rosalina Manullang
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7107

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The research on metadiscourse markers investigation in academic texts has grown very rapidly in the last decade. However, research on interactive metadiscourse markers on EFL students' academic writing is still relatively underexplored. Therefore, this study aims to reveal how the competence of EFL students in the use of interactive metadiscourse in academic writing by comparing two groups of students with different grades, third-semester students and fifth-semester students. The research design is a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. A total of 40 students were participating in this research and divided into two groups. Each group consists of 20 students. They were assigned to write a minimum-250-word essay about the importance of English mastery in the disrupted era of 4.0. Around 818 interactive markers were identified in the student’s essay texts. The results reveal that the use of interactive discourse markers in the students' writing was considered still low in quantity. The transition markers were the most dominant found in the text, followed by frame markers, code gloss, endophoric markers, and evidential respectively. Moreover, the students in the fifth semester perform slightly better than their third-semester counterparts at using the interactive metadiscourse markers. However, most of the students in both groups still encountered difficulties to employ the interactive markers in their writing. The lack of practice and the student's native language practice might have contributed to the low quality of the student's writing.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUE BY USING WEBLOG IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ISLAMIC WRITING: ACHIEVEMENT AND INSIGHT Eka Apriani; Roni Labiran; Farida Esmianti; Syafryadin Syafryadin; Dadan Supardan
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7175

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The goals of this study were to learn about students' perspectives on literature and blogs for teaching Islamic values to the millennial generation. This research was mixed-methods research. The subject of this study was the millennial generation at the Islamic State Institute Curup, especially students of the English Tadris Study Program. The instruments were questionnaires and interviews. This study included 30 students as participants. The findings of the poll reveal that most students have a favourable view of the use of the mind-mapping approach by utilising weblogs to improve Islamic writing. The implementation of the mind-mapping technique by using a weblog to improve Islamic writing makes students more active and interested in learning Islamic topics. Students also understand more about some Islamic topics that they read or upload to their web blogs. Students are interested in learning more about Islam by using this media. They read more topics about Islam and give their opinions about those in their Islamic literature web blog. It may be stated that a blog can be used as a form of social media and is effective and positive for teaching Islamic values to students.
PRACTICE ASSESSMENT OF ENGLISH TEACHERS IN STATE MADRASAH SCHOOL IN MATARAM CITY Pauzan Pauzan; Ribahan Ribahan
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7177

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This study aims to describe the assessment practices carried out by English teachers of state madrasah schools in Mataram City at the stages of planning, implementation, supervision, and recording. In this descriptive study, the researcher used qualitative and quantitative descriptive approaches. A total of 18 teachers from both state MTS and MA in the city of Mataram participated in the study. The data collection technique used a questionnaire in the form of a google form containing a number of statements related to the assessment practice at the four stages of the assessment with the answer format using a Likert scale with a range of answers strongly disagree, disagree, not sure, agree, and strongly agree. The data were the results of the average calculation of each item was analyzed descriptively. The results of the study showed that (1) teachers were not sure to ask for parental approval before the assessment was carried out, (2) teachers agreed that the assessment was carried out within a certain time, according to the situation and conditions and accompanied by feedback, (3) teachers felt hesitant to share the findings of the assessment with fellow teachers and the involvement of parents in the assessment process, and (4) the teacher felt aware and responsible for recording or documenting the results of the assessment that were carried out. Thus, assessment is an important part that cannot be separated from learning activities and teachers are expected to keep conducting assessments.
THE RECORD OF USING PICTURE SERIES TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILLS Suparwoto Sapto Wahono; Kholidatul Afifah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7193

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Based on the observations results, the learners had difficulty in exploring their ideas. They took more time and could only write some sentences. Another barrying that students faced was that they could not write well-organized paragraphs. The students also often had difficulty in learning grammar, especially English tenses. Lack of vocabulary mastery was also the cause of writing difficulties. They stated that writing in English was difficult and complicated. That’s why the researchers used classroom action research to apply picture serias as media. It was conducted by two cycles.The subjects were seventeen students of tenth grade science student at Banyuwangi. To get the data, the researchers used observation, interview, and test. The research result could be stated that using the picture series improved the learners’ writing narrative text competence. They could improve their writing gradually from the first cycle to the second one. The picture series that implemented significantly improved their skill in English writing.
POETRY APPRECIATION TEACHING MATERIAL DESIGN BASED ON CONTEXTUAL APPROACH Arip Hidayat; Liliana Muliastuti; Ratna Dewanti
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 10, No 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7196

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Teaching materials are needed as learning resources that should be adapted based on students’ conditions. The contextual approach is a suitable approach to meet the needs of students in learning in order the improvement of learning outcomes can be carried out. Appreciation of poetry as a course in the department of Indonesian language and literature education requires development to obtain learning outcomes and adjustments on student conditions and the times. The development of such a theory has led this research to develop the design of teaching materials as an intellectual framework and the basis of reference from teaching materials for poetry appreciation. This research uses a qualitative approach and descriptive methods to define needs from the point of view of students, lecturers, and experts in the field of poetry appreciation. The results of the study showed the need in terms of content and strengthening the theory. In the elements of the book, the graphics and the appearance or layout are important to attract interest. Supporting elements such as short and long videos and expert opinions are needed by students. Laboratory facilities and art spaces are representative places to apply more contextual learning. This research is prepared for the need of development and for other researchers who need analysis and framework of teaching materials from the book elements, learning outcomes, and supporting components.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENGLISH LEARNING BASED ON MODEL OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE (ICC) FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS’ COMMUNICATION INDEPENDENCE Edi, Edi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.6523

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The purpose of this research is to determine the implementation of English learning based on the intercultural communicative competence (ICC) model to increase student independence in communication. Students can develop their talents, interests, knowledge, attitudes, awareness, behaviour, and skills when talking with people from different cultures (foreigners). The method approach in this research is qualitative-grounded theory using the techniques and data analysis of Miles and Huberman (1994), namely data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The number of participants in this research consisted of eleven participants in the fourth semester and eleven participants in the sixth semester, so total participants were twenty-two participants in this research, this sample was taken randomly. The results of this study show that students could not implement five dimensions, namely skills: interaction (11), knowledge: social (5), awareness: practice (5), attitude: 4 and behaviour: 3. Conclusion of this research, the students of the English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education University of Muhammadiyah Mataram implemented three main dimensions encompasses skills: The ability to interact, knowledge: social knowledge, and awareness: awareness to do the practice.
SOCIAL CRITIQUE IN MERDEKA SHORT STORY BY PUTU WIJAYA: A DYSTOPIAN LITERATURE APPROACH Manugeren, M; Purwarno, Purwarno; Siwi, Purwanto; Ekalestari, Susi; Wulan, Sri
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.6621

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Changes in a society produce social critiques which in turn become a means of communicating new ideas in addition to assessing old ideas for social change, in short as a vehicle for the conservation and reproduction of a social system. Social critique can be conveyed through literary works; this is seen from the short story of Merdeka by Putu Wijaya. Through a dystopian literary approach and supported by related theories and concepts, it is revealed that this short story is full of social critiques as a result of the author's observations of his environment. The flow of dystopia is generally speculative, presenting a catastrophic or chaotic landscape of the future civilization of the world. Dystopian literature is always associated with socio-political discourse. Overall this research is carried out using a qualitative descriptive method with the aim of presenting a complete picture of the social setting and clarification of social phenomena in the short story of Merdeka and then synchronizing it with social reality. The results show that the forms of social critique conveyed by the author is lack of self-introspection, social gap and environmental damage. These three forms of social critique if uncontrolled can cause chaos in the social system because the main result is conflict, the color of dystopian literature.