The Impact of Lecturer Talk on EFL Context: Student’s Attitudes in Focus

  • Asma Ibrahim Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Yapman Majene
  • Wahyuni Sakka Universitas Muslim Indonesia
  • Reny Ruswanti Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Yapman Majene
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31605/eduvelop.v9i1.5464
Keywords: Lecturer Talk, Students' Attitudes, EFL Learning

Abstract

One of the most important pedagogical tools in English language training is lecture discourse, which has a significant impact on how students approach learning. Having a positive outlook is essential for improving motivation, involvement, and language skills. But nothing is known about how Lecturer Talk could encourage these kinds of views. In addition to identifying efficient communication techniques to improve motivation and engagement, this study explores the effects of Lecturer Talk on students' attitudes towards studying English. 40 students and one lecturer in the management program at STIE Yapman Majene were given questionnaires as part of a mixed-methods approach, which also included video recordings of classroom interactions. The Miles and Huberman framework was used to analyses the qualitative data, and SPSS software was used to evaluate the quantitative data. An analysis of two classroom sessions showed that lecturers' primary topics of conversation during the first session were teaching (30.64%) and giving directions (24.65%), whereas in the second session, the percentage of lecturers giving directions rose to 45.94%. An ANOVA significance value (p < 0.05) corroborated the statistical analysis's finding that lecturer talking and students' attitudes had a substantial positive connection (R = 0.317). Good lecturers encourage positive attitudes and increase students' interest in studying English, especially when they provide clear instructions and use structured teaching methods. This study supports the journal's emphasis on cutting-edge teaching methods by highlighting the crucial role that lecturer discourse plays in influencing students' attitudes and offering practical advice for teachers looking to improve communication techniques in language instruction.

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Author Biographies

Wahyuni Sakka, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Dr. Wahyuni Sakka is a distinguished academic affiliated with Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) in Makassar, Indonesia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Education and has made significant contributions to the field through her research and publications. Dr. Sakka's scholarly work primarily focuses on English education, with notable publications. In addition to her research endeavors, she serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Community Empowerment Research and Global Action Studies  and as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Interdisciplinary Language Studies and Dialect Research, both of which are platforms dedicated to advancing knowledge in their respective fields. Dr. Sakka's dedication to education and research is further evidenced by her active involvement in academic conferences and her commitment to enhancing the quality of English education in Indonesia.

Reny Ruswanti, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Yapman Majene

Reny Ruswanti is a lecturer at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Yapman Majene. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Management and a master’s degree in Agribusiness from Universitas Muhammadiyah Parepare, with research interests in Human Resource Management and applied research

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Published
2025-09-30
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Ibrahim, A., Sakka, W., & Ruswanti, R. (2025). The Impact of Lecturer Talk on EFL Context: Student’s Attitudes in Focus. Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development , 9(1), 79-96. https://doi.org/10.31605/eduvelop.v9i1.5464
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