Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal

The Language Relativity on Students' Essay Writing by Utilizing Mind Mapping Technique in EFL Learning

2023-12-07T08:32:21+00:00

This article discusses essay writing techniques, preposition and transitional words, and terms that cannot be lexically or syntactically comprehended but can be culturally understood. The purpose of this study is to discover language relativity in students' essay paragraphs utilizing a mind mapping technique in EFL learning. The researcher employed a descriptive strategy, observing and documenting the writing process in class. The participants were distinguished by their diverse living, educational, and professional backgrounds. These writings were descriptively assessed using appropriate literature, and observations were also undertaken to arrive at a reasonable interpretation. As a result, mind mapping with language relativity integrates meaningful students' knowledge such as history, linguistics such as preposition and transition word usage, and Indonesian cultural types and values such as Sarabi, Gempol Ice, and Rujak Cingur are Indonesian iconic culinary to organize and structure into essay writing fluently in EFL learning.

Digital Authentic Resource and Activity Needs of English Major Students for Autonomous Learning through Self-Access Center (SAC)

2023-12-07T16:33:29+00:00

To boost English major students’ autonomous learning beyond classroom learning through the Self-Access Center (SAC), the provision of learning resources and activities in SAC should meet their needs. The issue that arises is that little is known about the specific needs of autonomous learning in SAC for English major students. This research focuses on autonomous learning based on the needs of digital authentic resources and activities through SAC as accelerated learning outside the classroom for students majoring in English. A mixed method was applied based on the need analysis model by Hutchinson and Waters (1987). Around 51 English major students of UMM as users of “American Corner” (Amcor) UMM were required to fill out the questionnaires consisting of 6 questions adapted from Ortiz (2006) and 16 of them were selected as interview participants. Observation was also held to support both data. The findings revealed the digital authentic resource needed, lacking, and wanted the most by English major students. Additionally, the types of activities needed the most to support autonomous learning in SAC were also described. The implication of the research is for SAC managers to consider future development and recommendations of resource provision as well as ideas for forthcoming programs of SAC based on the identified needs particularly for the English major students.

Hello English Application to Improve the Students' Speaking Skills

2024-02-23T19:32:33+00:00

The context of this study is that students' ability to speak English is quite concerning. Students' interest in speaking English is relatively low due to a lack of mastery of vocabulary, and a fear of making mistakes in pronunciation, so they rarely practice it. Students become bored learning English, so their interest in English lessons decreases. Descriptive qualitative research methodologies are used in the research. The research population consisted of MAS PAB 1 Sampali students with a total sample size of 31. The researcher chose 11 students using a purposive sampling technique, in which the sample was determined based on the selection of information sources rather than the number of participants. Methods for gathering data include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data processing involves the reduction of data, the display of data, and the drawing/verification of conclusions. The study's findings are (1) students' perceptions of using the Hello English application revealed that as many as 98% of students believed the application could help improve students' speaking skills, (2) students used Technology progress very well by using it to learn, one of which was using the Hello English application, (3) the Hello English application was very efficient for teachers in helping teach speaking English in class. Based on research findings, the Hello English application is very useful and effective in teaching and learning activities, owing to its easy and practical access on any device, as well as fun features for students that keep them interested in learning English in the future.

Need Analysis Course Design: ESP Textbook Evaluation in The Psychology Faculty

2024-02-23T19:30:43+00:00

This study aims to describe the 'need analysis' of English for Psychology courses and evaluate the ESP textbook from the point of view of the textbook users at the Faculty of Psychology. A need analysis survey in learning ESP and ESP textbook evaluation was conducted and then analyzed quantitively. The data sources of this research were students of the Faculty of Psychology who were taken by purposive sampling, which amounted to 20 people already in the 4th, 6th, and 8th semesters, the head of the Psychology department, and three lecturers in the Psychology Faculty. The data collection used was a questionnaire and documentation. The data is in the form of questionnaire results and interviews. Documentation technique is used in collecting data, while analysis technique is used in analyzing data, namely reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions and verification. The study results show that language skill materials are crucial for future Psychology students.

Regarding speaking skills, students primarily require resources for conversing with current issues that are up-to-date. Regarding the students' need to access psychology journals and textbooks, writing and skills in composing scientific articles, reports, and lab documents are essential. However, the study reveals dissatisfaction among Psychology students with the current ESP textbook, particularly in appearance, visuals, design, layout, and writing materials. Despite some elements meeting their needs, such as layout, content, exercises, and speaking resources, improvements are needed in certain areas. Consequently, it is recommended that the ESP textbook be enhanced to better cater to these requirements, and future researchers undertaking similar studies should consider this focus on English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

Extensive Listening: Indonesian Teacher Educators’ and Student Teachers’ Perspectives and Experiences in Initial Teacher Education Context

2023-12-21T13:25:30+00:00

This case study examines teacher educators and student teachers’ experiences and perspectives in East Java, Indonesia, with the aim of investigating Extensive Listening (EL) integration to the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) as a prescribed language curriculum program. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with the three teacher educators and six student teachers. The results revealed variations in how EL programs are practiced among various institutions, underscoring the necessity for a standardized curriculum to incorporate EL into language teaching programs. Teacher educators performed resourcefulness by creatively using online resources to compensate for the absence of formal EL training. The independent listening practices of student teachers emphasizing the importance of authentic materials that align with their personal interests, using technology to promote self-directed learning. This research serves as an initial exploration of the potential of EL in the ITE context in Indonesia. Both teacher educators and student teachers hold crucial roles in driving curriculum innovation by advocating for the acknowledgment and inclusion of EL within the language curriculum.

Students’ Perception toward Using Canva in EFL Business Correspondence Class

2023-12-30T04:52:42+00:00

Integration of ICT into ELT is something inevitable in this information era. This had been started years ago with the emergence of CALL. Now, with the ubiquity of mobile devices, MALL has started to emerge. This research analyzed the students’ perception of using Canva in Business Correspondence class. The researcher formulated the research problem as: How is the student’s perception toward using Canva in EFL Business Correspondence class? This could lead to other English lecturers realizing how useful* Canva is for Business Correspondence class. Additionally, it helps to evaluate the teaching and learning process to improve it going forward by seeing the viewpoints of the students. This study was a content analysis of qualitative research. Ten statements representing students’ opinions about using Canva served as the study’s instrument in the Business Correspondence class. The indicators are divided into three, they are usefulness, ease, and suitability of Canva for Business Correspondence class. The findings indicated that while 8,75% of students were neutral, 91,25% of all students agreed and strongly agreed that Canva is helpful for Business Correspondence classes. At that point, 95% of the students who agreed or strongly agreed that the Business Correspondence class would be easier for them overall received that score. In the Business Correspondence class, 91,67% of students responded positively about its applicability, with only 8,33% somewhat agreeing. In light of this, it can be said that Canva is a useful visual design tool that may be used in Business Correspondence classes. The study’s findings ought to shed light on the pedagogical implications of utilizing Canva in language teaching as well as the possible advantages of doing so from the student’s perception.

Literature Learning in The Digital Era: Challenges and Obstacles

2024-02-23T19:26:58+00:00

The digital era is characterized by the emergence of many technologies that serve to facilitate human life. Many social media are used in the scope of education. This convenience can be utilized by participants in expressing creativity in literature. This study aims to describe the obstacles in learning literature, solutions to deal with these obstacles, and how is learning literature in the digital era. This research used descriptive qualitative research method. The research data were presented in the form of descriptions. This research also uses interview techniques which contain the answers from the speakers then detailed by the researcher. Literature learning experiences several obstacles, obstacles occur from the educator and the students. The obstacles that occur researchers write some solutions to overcome them. Learning does not escape the evaluation process. In this case, the researchers discuss more about selective evaluation. Students' literary talents can be combined with developing technology. Usually using applications or mass media. Some of the mass media that can be utilized are Wattpad, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, spotify. From several choices of applications, it can be used for literature. Starting from oral literature to written literature.