English Education Students Research Articles

Implementation of TikTok as Medium for Learning of English Vocabulary: The Perspective of Department English Education Students

This research aims to examine students' perspectives on implementing the TikTok application as a medium for learning English in the modern era. Especially with the latest technological advances, in the post-pandemic COVID-19 social media can be used as a learning media such as YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok applications. TikTok can help students improve their English language proficiency, as well as what problems and difficulties arise when using the application as a vocabulary teaching tool and what difficulties students may encounter when using TikTok to learn new vocabulary. This research uses a qualitative design with a survey method where students fill out an online questionnaire using Google Forms and interviews. Questionnaires were given to students, and then students were interviewed. The participants were 30 students who took part in the English language learning program. The research results show that the students had a positive response to the use of TikTok in learning English vocabulary. TikTok ease of use and various functions, the TikTok application can be applied to learning activities to increase English vocabulary. This interactive learning media can provide much educational content about English vocabulary and make the learning process more efficient and effective for students. The implementation of This research makes it possible for educators. Content creator educators can easily create a learning process that attracts students' attention. It has been known that the TikTok application is efficient in increasing English vocabulary for students. Through the TikTok application, students can gain more vocabulary and continue to have fun learning by presenting information through interesting content, audio and visuals. Teachers can also process and develop various sources of interactive, interesting and unique TikTok content. So that it makes students interested in learning English and considers TikTok to be an effective medium for learning.

Analysis of Moral Values of Being in The Pursuit of Happyness Movie

This research aimed to analyze the moral values representing the educational values presented in the film "The Pursuit of Happyness." The research design employed qualitative descriptives to examine the movie and its script, focusing on scenes and visuals depicting educational values. By observing the protagonist's utterances and actions, the moral values as explained by Linda and Eyre were analyzed. The results of this research revealed five of the six moral values of being, namely honesty (observed in two scenes), courage (manifested in three scenes), peace (seen in four scenes), independence and potential (highlighted in three scenes), and self-discipline and moderation (illustrated in two scenes). These findings provided a valuable resource for students of English education and suggested "The Pursuit of Happyness" as an interesting option for inclusion in educational curricula. The identified moral values could be integrated into teaching and learning, offering teachers a dynamic tool to foster character development. In conclusion, this research underlined the potential of film as a powerful medium for instilling positive values and character. By embracing the moral values embedded in cinematic narratives, educators could contribute to the holistic development of students, emphasizing the important role of character education in forming responsible and moral individuals.

English Students' Perception on the Use of Edlink Platform during Covid-19 Pandemic at University

Online learning is any learning that uses the internet or web-based. Online learning can be done by using learning applications, one of which is the Edlink platform. This research aims at explaining the perception of English education students on the use of Edlink platform during covid-19 pandemic. This research used descriptive-quantitative research methods. The population of the research was the first, third, and fifth semester student in English department in Universitas Lancang Kuning. The researchers selected a sample of 45 students from the population. In the data collection, researchers used questionnaires. Before being handed out the questionnaire tested its validity and reliability values using Correlation Product Moment in SPSS 17.0. There is a questionnaire of 22 statements that valid because of sig results. (2-tailed)]< significant level (α) 0,05. With cronbach-alpha >970 the result showed that students' perception of the use of the Edlink platform during the covid-19 pandemic that the majority of English education students have a positive and categorized into high perception of the use of the Edlink platform application. Before this application is used students are given socialization and application coordinators to deal with the obstacles experienced. In conclusion students can adapt the Edlink platform to temporarily replace learning during covid-19.

Exploring the Influence of Instagram Usage on English Education Students' Vocabulary Acquisition at UKI Toraja

The objective of this research is to find out how is the impact of Instagram usage in learning vocabulary of English Education students’ at UKI Toraja. In order to achieve the objectives of this research, researchers used quantitative research, the population of this research were students of UKI Toraja, especially the English Education Department in the years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The researcher used purposive sampling in the research. The number of respondents is 25 students. The results of this research are the total item score is 1.534. Maximum item score is 2.000, so total index percentage is 76.7% and Likert Scale show that 76- 100% category into Very High. Very High impacts (76.7%), very high impact of Instagram is : Assisting vocabulary search with Instagram's hashtag, utilizing diverse content formats such as images, videos, and text, help students understand and remember vocabulary more effectively, engaging with the community, helps students reinforce vocabulary through the creation of short stories, collaborating with other users on Instagram to create vocabulary-based projects enhances the learning experience, games and quizzes motivate students to engage more actively, participating in live sessions for vocabulary learning activities is an effective way to connect with other learners, students discover new vocabulary through trending hashtags on Instagram, visual content, including images and videos, aids students in understanding the context in which vocabulary is used, Interaction with native speakers or proficient users on Instagram improves vocabulary usage. In line with the results of the above analysis, the researchers concluded in this research that using Instagram while learning vocabulary can have a very high impact for English Education students at UKI Toraja

English Education Students' Perception of the Use of ChatGPT in Writing Articles

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence-based machine technology developed by the OpenAI company. ChatGPT is trained to be able to simulate human conversations such as answering questions and interacting on various topics. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. Data collection techniques can be obtained through questionnaires. The purpose of this study is to find out the perceptions of students towards the use of ChatGPT in writing articles. The target of the research is 7th semester students who have published articles. The results showed that the percentage of positive students towards the use of ChatGPT and there are also some students who are not in agreement with the use of GhatGPT in writing articles.

Wattpad as a Catalyst for English Writing Development: An Explorative Study on Student Perceptions

Wattpad has emerged as a valuable tool in English language education, particularly for enhancing writing skills. Previous studies highlight Wattpad's efficacy in improving writing style, creativity, and students' motivation to write. This platform offers diverse genres and features, enabling writers to share their work and engage with a global audience. Despite its impact on writing skills; enhancing grammar, vocabulary, and structure there's a gap in understanding students' perceptions regarding Wattpad's role as a teaching tool, specifically in writing. Utilizing a qualitative approach with interviews, this research explores the perceptions of five English Education students at Serambi Mekkah University. Their insights highlight Wattpad as a space for regular writing practice, an assisting tool in refining language skills, storytelling and character development. The participants express that the Interactions with readers provide them with valuable feedback, and enrich their understanding of their craft. While Wattpad influences motivation and writing proficiency, it does not significantly impact students' reading interests. This research contributes to understanding Wattpads multifaceted role in language education, offering insights into its implications for writing development and broader exposure to diverse written works.

Portrait of Indonesian and Pakistan EFL Students’ Engagement in Online Classroom Based on Neuroscience Approach

The integration of neuroscience principles in online teaching can enhance student engagement and create a more engaging and brain-friendly learning experience. This study aims to portray the comparation of Indonesian and Pakistan EFL students’ behaviour, cognitive and emotional engagement in online classroom based on neuroscience approach. The participants in this research were students from Indonesian and Pakistan EFL students. The purposive sampling was used to select the participants who were taking from students of STKIP PGRI Jombang of English language education students from Indonesia and students of Government College Peshawar, Pakistan. This study employed a mixed case study by using a quantitative and qualitative data. The instruments of this study were close- ended and open-ended questionnaires. close-ended questionnaire. The quantitative data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics and the qualitative data was analyzed by thematic analysis. The findings showed that online learning in Indonesia and Pakistan shown to have positive levels of behavioral, cognitive and emotional engagement. The most positive engagement from both Indonesia and Pakistan students was behavioral engagement. Then, students’ cognitive engagement was more positive than emotional engagement. Then the finding also showed that the students engagement in Pakistan students was high positive level than Indonesia students.

“Publish or not”: an output problem of higher education students

Publication is an important activity for students studying at university, especially for those who are completing their thesis or final project. The aim of this research is to know problems experienced by students during the publication process and students' perceptions about the output of article publications to obtain a master's degree in the English education master's department, is it better “publish or not”?. The researcher uses a descriptive qualitative method and interviews as a data collection technique for two students in Higher Education especially master’s students of English education. The results of this finding are there are several problems experienced by students during the article publication process: articles that were rejected by the journal, so they had to look for another journal and it would take a long time. It takes quite a long time to get to the publication stage because as said by participants, each journal has provisions for the publication stage how many times a year and wait for the article review stage which was quite long. And both participants chose "publish" because they thought that the English education master's department had made this policy for a reason and that reason would have a positive impact on students in the future, especially to support the careers of students who wanted to become lecturers and work in the world of education.

A SEQUENTIAL EXPLANATORY APPROACH ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL LITERACY AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AS MEDIATED BY ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

The purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of English speaking skills (ESS) on the relationship between social literacy (SL) and student engagement (SE) among English major education students in the private Higher Educations Institutions (HEIs) in Region XI. By which, the study used a sequential explanatory mixed methods research design having a total of 300 English major students from the different private tertiary institution in Region XI as the research respondents. For the data analysis, medgraph was employed in determining the mediating effect of ESS on the relationship between SL and SE which was found to be significant partial mediation in this study. Then, through interviews and focus group discussion with 17 participants taken from the quantitative respondents, data were integrated with the findings in the quantitative aspect of the study. The participants confirmed the relationships and the functions of the variables in the mediation model. With the confirmation, it can be gleaned that there is substantial evidence that ESS is one of the reasons why SL could influence SE among English major students in the private tertiary institutions in Region XI as demonstrated in the partial mediation model. Thematic analysis of the qualitative data unveiled the essential themes generally confirming the connecting-merging-confirmation surfaced as the nature of data integration. KEYWORDS: Applied linguistics, English speaking skills, students social literacy, student engagement, English major students, Philippines.

Design of Intelligent Interactive Teaching System for College English Based on Streamlined Bilinear Attention Networks

Abstract Intelligent methods such as deep learning provide an innovative optimization path for English teaching in colleges and universities. In this paper, the attention mechanism is based on traditional CNN. Embedded attention and multilayer convolutional feature fusion are used to complete the design of streamlined bilinear attention networks. The streamlined bilinear attention network is used to obtain the characteristics of students’ classroom behavior in the process of English teaching, combine the characteristics of students’ classroom behavior and computer programming language to design and implement the intelligent interactive teaching system of English in colleges and universities, and test and apply the analysis of the intelligent interactive teaching system of English. The results show that in the query performance test report, even though the number of requests issued in the test is 2,000, the error rate is always kept at 0, the throughput is 39.8, and the response time is kept at 95~1144s, which indicates that this system can meet the performance requirements with a moderate number of users. In the application analysis, the total score of the teaching method of English Intelligent Interactive Teaching System (mean=94.62) is higher than that of the traditional English teaching method (mean=89.65), which indicates that the teaching method of English Intelligent Interactive Teaching System is more capable of improving the interaction and communication ability of the students in English teaching. The system constructed in this study can meet the diverse needs of students and contribute to the quality improvement of English teaching in colleges and universities.

Youtube Media in the Listening Ability of English Education Students

This research was motivated by the learning to listen to English UHKBNP students during the Covid-19 pandemic which had not been carried out properly because students' understanding of listening skills was still lacking. The teaching and learning process during the pandemic was increasingly difficult for students to experience, resulting in disruption of the teaching and learning process. This also reduces the activeness of students in participating in listening lessons. The learning media used are also less effective, moreover the learning techniques used are still less varied. The purpose of this study was to analyze how effective the use of YouTube media was on the listening skills of UHKBNPP English students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used was quasi-experimental without a control class. The steps to be carried out in this research are; 1) Do a pre test; 2) Doing treatment using Youtube media; 3) Do a post test, then conclude. Based on the t test results, there was a significant difference between the control group and the experimental group in listening ability. The experimental class that used YouTube media showed significant improvement compared to the control group. The conclusion from this study is that there is effectiveness of YouTube media in improving students' listening skills during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Analysis of benefits student-teachers perceive about co-teaching within an EFL basic course

Adjusting to current times, two teacher-researchers from ÚNICA undertook the endeavor of devising a collaborative scheme intended to enrich a group of 12 Basic English student-teachers with knowledge on co-teaching, embodied in an array of methodologies, skills, expertise, and background. These benefits were encompassed in co-teaching, which implies two or more educators designing, teaching, and assessing a part or the entirety of a class. Through cross-examining a series of participant reflections and interviews, researchers found that student-teachers praised co-teaching as a strategy to incorporate in their future language classes to foster, on one hand, varied pedagogical strategies and resources, and on the other hand, their envisioning of the co-teaching roles in the future, which is connected to the construction of student-teachers’ identity, an aspect of professional development. Furthermore, participants assigned co-teaching metacognitive benefits related to self-regulation skills, autonomy, and ownership. They valued that collegial feedback entailed advantages in different aspects of their learning, propelled by the quality, promptness, customization, and practicality of remarks provided by the co-educators.

Creating new learning environments in virtual reality: Perceptions of English student-teachers

This article focuses on pre- and in-service English teachers’ perceptions of the educational potential of virtual reality (VR). We consider VR as an educational device inscribed in embodied cognition theories and enhancing learners’ engagement and motivation through immersion and sensory-motor agency in teaching/learning situations. After pedagogical experiments with master’s degree students in English teaching/learning, the latter were asked to share their perceptions of VR in the context of language education. The data includes responses to pre- and post-intervention questionnaires as well as photos and videos taken during the trials of VR headsets and will shed light on the progress that still needs to be made if VR is used in language education.

The Effect of Writing Novel Reviews on English Education Students' Writing Ability

Writing is considered one of the most complex skills because writing is a creative process that must always be practiced to produce good written works; one way to practice this skill is by writing novel reviews. Although many studies have explored the correlation between reading novels and improving writing ability, limited attention has been directed to examining the impact of writing novel reviews on students' writing ability. This study seeks to fill this gap by investigating the effect of creating novel reviews on students' writing ability and describing the specific aspects of writing that experience development after engaging in this practice. This study used a qualitative approach that involved interviews with 15 respondents enrolled in the English Education program at the fifth-semester level in three different classes. Analysis of the data collected showed a noticeable impact on students' writing skills stemming from their involvement in reviewing novels. There was a significant increase in their vocabulary knowledge, indicating a real impact on linguistic proficiency due to writing novel reviews. This study contributes to shedding light on the unexplored relationship between novel review writing and the improvement of students' writing competence, shedding light on the unexplored aspects of novel review writing

Students' Perception of Oral Presentation Assignment Using PowerPoint in English Education Students

In the English classroom, students are assigned to conduct oral presentations using PowerPoint as one of the visual aids. The study aimed to investigate the perceptions of English education students about oral presentations and classroom assignments using PowerPoint. The researchers employed qualitative methods and purposively selected a sample of 30 college students in the 5th semester of English education at one of the higher education institutions in Indonesia. The research instruments were Likert scale questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis used a thematic analysis. The result indicated that most students' perceptions were positive towards oral presentations using PowerPoint, which served as an assignment. Also, it highlights that oral presentations can enhance students' understanding and retention if the slides contain only important points, interesting pictures, or animation rather than full text. This research pointed out that students thought oral PowerPoint presentations were inefficient due to external factors such as a lack of internet connection and device preparation. Therefore, the oral presentation assignments using PowerPoint become necessary by considering the learning activity to obtain the learning objectives.

Implementing X (Twitter) to Increase Student Vocabulary Mastery (Qualitative Descriptive Study)

This research describes whether X (Twitter) can increase students' vocabulary mastery of student's in the 5th semester of English Education Major at the State Islamic University of Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. An extensive vocabulary makes it easier for students to communicate their ideas and better understand what is being spoken and written. Although abundant studies on X (Twitter) are available in the literature, less attention has been given to the study of student's vocabulary. This study aims to shed light on using X (Twitter) to learn English slang for English Education students. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods using questionnaires to collect data. This study incorporated students from the fifth semester of the English Education Study Program at the State Islamic University of Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Based on the data analysis, it is found that slang words on X (Twitter) help students maintain a variety of languages and provide a significant means for increasing a person's language abilities and vocabulary skills. So, it can be concluded that X (Twitter) can improve students' vocabulary mastery in the 5th semester of the English Education Department Faculty Tarbiyah State Islamic University Of Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.

MICROTEACHING LESSON ON INCREASING THE STUDENT TEACHERS’ ABILITY IN TEACHING ENGLISH

The goal of this study is to find out what student teachers think about the benefits of the Microteaching Lesson for Teaching Ability at PGRI Palembang University. The study's team of researchers used a qualitative descriptive strategy. There are 30 sixth-semester English education student teachers as the participants. Data collection techniques included observation, interview, questionnair, and documentation. In order to collect data, the researcher interviewed 30 student teachers to learn more about five different issues. She then gave a questionnaire containing 15 statements to 30 student teachers. The findings of the questionnaire showed that students believed that microteaching had a beneficial effect on their capacity to instruct. Based on the results of the interviews, the researcher also came to the conclusion that the narrative presentations of the students demonstrated how their perceptions of the microteaching course affected their teaching strategies. Students think that by taking part in microteaching, they will be able to improve their teaching abilities through lesson preparation, content explanation, time-management, and teaching self-confidence abilities.
 Keywords: microteaching, student teachers, and English

STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES OF USING WHATSAPP VOICE NOTE IN ENGLISH SPEAKING LEARNING

The government has implemented hybrid or blended learning, which combines face-to-face and online learning. IAIN Langsa has adopted this hybrid learning approach by utilizing various media tools in the learning process. One widely used media tool in hybrid learning is the WhatsApp Voice Note application. In this perspective, online learning media becomes an important aspect to be evaluated, with WhatsApp Voice Note as the focal media for online learning. This study aims to explore students' experiences in using WhatsApp Voice Note for learning speaking. The subjects of this study consisted of 12 English education students. A qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach is employed to achieve the research objectives. Three data collection instruments are utilized: questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The questionnaire employs an 8-item Likert scale, while the semi-structured interviews comprise 14 questions. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that almost all eighth-semester English education students at IAIN Langsa have provided positive feedback regarding WhatsApp Voice Note as an online learning medium that helps improve their English speaking skills and supports their learning process both on and off-campus.

Students’ Academic Vocabulary Mastery: A Descriptive Study at English Language Education of FKIP-UIR

This study aims to describe the first-year English language education students at FKIP-UIR Pekanbaru's academic vocabulary proficiency. Data interpretation is part of the descriptive research methodology. Three levels of vocabulary knowledge are tested in this study using several measures: meaning identification, written form recall assisted by initial letter, and matching exercise. The analysis of the data revealed that the average score on the meaning recognition test is 54,16, which is categorized as a poor to the ordinary degree of mastery. The written form recall test with initial letter assistance yields an average score of 57,5 and is categorized as having a poor to an average degree of competence. While the average score in the corresponding exercise is 62,08,

GAMIFICATION IN THE LEARNING EVALUATION ON STUDENTS' LEARNING OUTCOMES OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS

This research sets the goals to find out the form of gamification in the learning evaluation on the learning outcomes of English Education students and the effectiveness of using gamification in the learning evaluation on the learning outcomes of English Education students. English Book Grammar Application and Cue Card used as the media in implementing the gamification. Quantitative research with pre-experimental was conducted in this research. The research was conducted at English Education Study Program Islamic Institute of Muhammadiyah (IAIM) Sinjai and English Education Study Program of Makassar Islamic University (UIM). The sample of this research were 25 students from IAIM Sinjai and UIM by using purposive sampling technique. Test and documentation techniques were combined to obtain the data. The collected data then analyzed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistic. The result showed that: (1) the form of gamification in the learning evaluation of English Education students using the English Book Grammar application and Cue Card is like playing the game with its components, such as grouping the students, explaining the rules, giving question to the students, the students competing answer the question by using English Book Grammar App and Cue Card, scoring the result, and giving rewards to the winner. (2) the use of gamification in the learning evaluation is effective on the learning outcomes of English Education students. It can be seen from the result of data analysis by using t-test where sig. 0,000 < 0,05 means H1 is accepted.