Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development

Addressing the Needs Of English for Non-Formal Students in Teacher Training and Education : An ESP Analysis

Siti Nur Utami — 2024-09-30

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is one of the key courses in several faculties at the Muhammadiyah University of Parepare. Looking at the importance of ESP itself, it is a collection of data related to student interest in non-formal majors in the Faculty of Education and Sciences. The study used quantitative descriptive designs to analyze students' needs in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses. The study involved eight non-formal education students from semester one to semester six. Using the questionnaire as the main instrument, the study was able to collect relevant data from the students. According to the data from the questionnaires that have been disseminated, students can enhance their English language skills by learning English for Specific Purposes, and there are some opinions among students that in ESP teaching, the use of Indonesian as an introductory language has a considerable influence on their understanding of the language. Comprehensive analysis that uses TSA (target situation analysis), LSA (learning situation analysis), and PSA (present situation analysis) is a diagnostic process to assess the current condition, learning environment, and future needs of an organization or group to inform strategic planning and decision-making. The results of data analysis will provide valuable insights to develop a more effective curriculum and teaching methods that fit the needs of students at Muhammadiyah University of Parepare, and the results of learning English for Specific Purposes will have a lot of influence on the survival of the English language skills of students for application in their scientific field.

Exploring The Effect of Wordtune Digital Writing Assistant: An Artificial Intelligence Tool focus on Students’ Academic Writing Skill

Muhammad Fadli — 2024-09-30

Abstract: wordtune is one of digital writing assistants generated by AI tools which can be accessed online. This study aimed to find out the effect of wordtune on students’ academic writing. This study was experimental research with quasi-experimental as the research design. There were 60 participants from a private university in South east Sulawesi, Indonesia. They were involved and selected purposively as the sample of the study. They then were grouped into two groups namely experimental and control group. Each of the groups consisted of 30 participants who receiving different treatments. The data were collected from writing tests and questionnaire. Thus, the participants on both groups doing the pretest and posttest, and filling out the questionnaire in the end of the study. The finding revealed that wordtune digital writing gave significant effect on students’ academic writing (Sig.00) or p<.005. Another finding showed that the students support the use of wordtune as the features namely paraphrase/rewrite, formal, shorten and expand help them to improve their performance on academic writing specifically on the aspects of general textual patterns, sentence construction and lexical choices. This study suggests the lecturers can employ wordtune in teaching academic writing to learners. In addition, this study also advices for further research to conduct a study in order to get more comprehensive result on wordtune and academic writing.

Affective Strategies to Improve IELTS Speaking Skills In Indonesia: Untapped Strategies to Solve IELTS Speaking Issues in Relation To Gender, Age, and Social Status

Akhmad Affandi — 2024-09-30

This study aims to find out untapped strategies to solve ielts speaking issues in relation to gender, age, and social status. The increasing importance of English as a global communication tool has led to a surge in demand for IELTS courses in Indonesia. Despite various preparation strategies, many Indonesian IELTS test takers face significant challenges, particularly in the speaking component. This study explores the effectiveness of affective and social strategies in overcoming these challenges, with a specific focus on the impact of gender, age, and social status. Drawing on a combination of literature review and empirical evidence, the study highlights the role of anxiety management, positive self-encouragement, and cultural understanding in enhancing speaking performance. The findings suggest that integrating these strategies into IELTS preparation can lead to improved outcomes for test takers, offering practical recommendations for both learners and educators.

Investigating Pre-Service English Teachers’ Experience in Implementing Tpack During Teaching Practice on Independent Curriculum

Nur Inayati efendi — 2024-09-30

This study intends to ascertain (1) How do pre-service English teachers conceptualize TPACK and its components, (2) What challenges do pre-service English teachers encounter in implementing TPACK during teaching practice on independent curriculum, (3) What strategies do pre-service English teachers employ to address these challenges. The research participants were students of English Education study programs from different universities who have practiced teaching English in the independent curriculum. The data for this study were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The result of this study revealed, (1) many ways to conceptualize TPACK in learning such as utilizing technology such as PowerPoint, Canva, Google Form, Quizizz, and others. And also conceptualize pedagogy knowledge to approach students such as checking student understanding through questions at the end of learning and evaluating the concept of learning content based on how well students understand and are interested in the material, (2) These challenges come from internal and external factor such as lack of time to approach students, less responsive students, participants must always innovate to create interesting learning concepts that require process and consistency, (3) respondents have alternatives to face challenges in implementing TPACK, such as making a second plan if there are problems related to technology, asking questions and making approaches outside of class hours and respondents tried to increase their knowledge about TPACK by frequently from the internet.

Innovative Approaches to Teach English Speaking for Tourism: The Impact of AI and Social Media

Andi Mega Januarti Putri — 2024-09-30

As a region with rich cultural heritage and maritime beauty, Majene required efforts and community involvement to maximize its tourism potential. This included the enhancement and training of English language skills among the community and its human resources for the dissemination of information and to attract international tourists. This study aimed to assess the impact of using technologies such as AI (Fully Fluent) and social media (Instagram) in developing English-speaking skills for tourism at Universitas Sulawesi Barat. This research was a descriptive quantitative study, in which a Likert scale questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was administered to 25 English Education students at Universitas Sulawesi Barat. The findings revealed that the average mean score obtained from the questionnaire was 3.408, which falls under the 'very high' category. Among the TAM components, 'Perceived Ease of Use' had the highest mean score, followed by 'Perceived Usefulness,' 'Behavioral Intention to Use,' and 'Attitude toward Use,' all of which were categorized as 'very high,' while 'Actual System Use' ranked last in the 'high' category. These results indicated that the use of AI and social media was perceived as having a very positive impact on the students of Universitas Sulawesi Barat, particularly in terms of the ease and effectiveness which implied that it is applicable for English speaking practice for specific purpose included tourism. Contribution : this study can serve as a relevant reference and guide in the field of English education, particularly in the area of English for specific purposes, with a focus on speaking skills.