ICELT: International Conference on English Language Teaching

LECTURERS' TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH STUDENTS AT MUHAMMADIYAH ACEH UNIVERSITY

2024-10-02T03:24:26+00:00

This study investigated the teaching strategies employed by lecturers for first-year students at the University of Muhammadiyah Aceh. Through interviews with four lecturers, the research explored their perspectives on teaching methods and the challenges of instructing first-year students. While three lecturers noted minimal differences between teaching first-year and more advanced students, one highlighted distinct approaches and materials tailored to the needs of newcomers. The challenges identified included students' limited vocabulary, lack of confidence, and low motivation. To address these issues, lecturers primarily employed active learning, discussions, and multimedia resources, adapting these strategies based on class dynamics, student motivation, and vocabulary levels. The use of educational games was infrequent, as mentioned by one lecturer. The study also examined students' perceptions of these strategies, revealing generally positive feedback. Most students appreciated the variety of strategies, found them effective, and reported minimal boredom or confusion. Group discussions were common and well-received, while games, experiments, or simulations were less frequently utilized, reflecting their sporadic use by lecturers. Overall, the research emphasized the positive impact of diverse teaching strategies on students’ comprehension and engagement, highlighting areas for potential improvement in language teaching methods.

TEACHER’S ROLE IN FACILITATING EFL AUTONOMOUS LEARNING THROUGH DIGITAL ASSISTANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2024-10-02T07:54:20+00:00

This article presents a systematic review of studies exploring how teachers facilitate independent learning among students using digital tools. With the rise of digital resources, the researchers aimed to investigate the teacher's role in the classroom. The selected articles were sourced from Google Scholar and manual searches, employing proximity and Boolean operators to identify a total of 39 publications. The review adhered to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, focusing on articles published within the last five years (2020 to 2024). Key criteria included participants' age, publication type, and specific models of autonomous learning, such as flipped classrooms and digital applications. Articles that did not meet these criteria were excluded from the review. Ultimately, 12 articles were selected for further analysis. The findings indicate that, despite the abundance of digital resources available to support independent study, the role of teachers remains crucial in the learning process.

THE EFFECTS OF USING CHATGPT AS AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESOURCE FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

2024-10-03T04:53:53+00:00

This study explores the impact of using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by OpenAI, on students' performance in writing assignments. As ChatGPT becomes increasingly integrated into educational settings, it may influence students' ability to complete assignments and potentially diminish their interest in traditional learning methods. The research employed quantitative methods, utilizing a close-ended questionnaire as the primary instrument. The sample consisted of 30 students from various institutions, including Muhammadiyah University, Darussalam Gontor University (UNIDA), and State Islamic Ar-Raniry University. The findings indicate that relying on ChatGPT for writing assignments can affect students' independence and reduce their engagement with traditional learning approaches. Students who excessively depend on ChatGPT for writing may experience a decline in their critical and analytical thinking skills. However, when used wisely, ChatGPT can enhance the quality of learning and increase the efficiency of completing assignments

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE TEACHERS IN CHOOSING TEACHING METHOD FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

2024-10-08T09:44:49+00:00

This research aims to explore the differences between male and female teachers in selecting teaching methods and to identify the factors that influence these differences. The study utilized a qualitative approach and was conducted at MAS Dayah Darul Ihsan, with a total sample of seven teachers (four male and three female). Data were collected through interviews. The findings indicate that male teachers tend to favor lecture or discussion methods and interactive approaches, while female teachers often prefer cooperative or problem-based learning methods. Additionally, the research identified several factors influencing male and female teachers in their choice of teaching methods, including the school environment, student interactions, and responses to trends in education.

ISSUES IN TRANSLATING ENGLISH COLLOCATION INTO INDONESIAN

2024-10-03T04:50:01+00:00

This study investigated the challenges faced by students when translating English collocations into Indonesian and explored strategies to help them improve in this area. A mixed-methods approach was employed, primarily utilizing a questionnaire for data collection. Purposive sampling was used to select 38 participants from three universities: University of Muhammadiyah Aceh, University of Syiah Kuala, and Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry (UIN). The quantitative data were analyzed using percentages, while the qualitative data were examined descriptively. The first finding revealed that students struggle with translating English collocations into Indonesian due to several factors, including insufficient understanding of collocations, cultural issues, grammatical challenges, and limited vocabulary. The second finding identified various strategies to enhance students' ability to translate English collocations into Indonesian. These strategies include using a dictionary, incorporating English collocations into teaching, reading books, practicing regularly, watching English-language movies without subtitles, listening to English music, utilizing the internet, studying slang and idioms, and engaging with social media.

LEVERAGING SPOTIFY PODCASTS TO BOOST LISTENING SKILLS: INSIGHTS FROM ENGLISH LEARNERS' PERSPECTIVES

2024-10-03T04:56:39+00:00

This study explores how English language learners use podcasts to improve their listening abilities, with an emphasis on their perceptions, the advantages and disadvantages of podcast usage, and the difficulties they face. Thirty English language learners from Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor 8, who are also the institution's teachers, participated in the study. Random sampling was used to choose participants, and Google Forms was used to deliver an online survey that gathered data. The purpose of the open-ended survey was to find out how students felt about podcasts as a tool for increasing their listening comprehension. Thematic analysis was used to examine the data, and the results were displayed as percentages to show important trends and patterns. The results show that learners have a positive perception of podcasts and consider them to be an important tool for improving listening skills. The capacity to rewatch episodes, the variety of content, and the flexibility of use are among the main benefits that have been noted. Students did, however, also point up a number of drawbacks, including the absence of visual aids, lengthy runs, and transcripts. Some students also mentioned having trouble focusing and being bored, which made it difficult for them to properly interact with the material. These findings have important ramifications for teachers and students who want to maximize the use of podcasts in language acquisition.

COLOR PICTURES FOR A BETTER VOCABULARY SIZE

2024-10-03T04:45:55+00:00

The purpose of this study is to ascertain how color pictures help students become more proficient in vocabulary and to look at how students see the employment of color pictures. It was held in a state-run middle school in Indonesia, utilizing an experimental research design. The sample comprised 49 students, including one Year 7 experimental class and one Year 7 control class. Pre- and post-test data were gathered to examine the validity of the students' responses, and questionnaires were used to confirm the research findings and gathered the opinions of the students. Data analysis was performed using "SPSS 25" for statistical tests and the Likert scale for questionnaire responses. Following the independent test, the pre- and post-test results showed a significant level (2-tailed) of.000 < 0.05, suggesting that the alternative hypothesis (Ho) was disproved and (Ha) was accepted. The findings demonstrated that students receiving instruction through color visuals exhibited a substantial improvement in vocabulary mastery. Furthermore, the questionnaire results revealed that students perceived the use of color graphics as an effective tool for capturing their attention during the learning process and facilitating their understanding and retention of new vocabulary, thereby enhancing their overall vocabulary acquisition.

CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION IN INDONESIA: A LITERATURE REVIEW

2024-10-04T03:09:30+00:00

Recently, climate change issue become critical to be researched due to its badly effects to human life. In response to this issue, UNESCO declared the importance of education and training in addressing climate change in providing education services. However, the climate change issue in education sector is still limited to research. Thus, the purpose of this study is to discover the trends of climate change topic in educational research, especially in context of teaching English as foreign language in Indonesia. A content analysis method, both quantitative and qualitative research are used in this study. A number of education research reports published for the past 10 years were examined, especially regarding topic of climate change issue in English Education. The research reports were form open sources by using keywords; climate change, English, and Education. However, the researchers found limited research about climate change issue in English education reports in Indonesia. It indicated that climate change topic was rarely studied in English education context, including in language classroom activities or lecturer material. It means that climate change issue in English education context still needed to be explored in future researches. Thus, the researcher suggests other researcher to conduct more studies about inserting climate change topic in their research.

UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGE LEARNING COGNITIVE PROCESS AND LEARNING INNOVATION

2024-10-16T03:26:32+00:00

This study examines the important of tasks in language learning. Although English has been learned since elementary school, the students' language skills are still very limited and not good at communicating by using English. This paper on a limited scale attempts to explain one perspective of the writer with starting the first part by reflecting the author's experience of learning English from high school to college, then it will try to approach it with motivation theory and second language learning theory as well as the components of successful learners. Learning a Foreign language is not only about knowledge but also as a skill. As a knowledge, language learning involves the cognitive domain (remembering, repeating, and memorizing), but as a language skill it must be regularly used in its social context. To this end, the use of task is very important. Tasks are language learning activities that engage learners in the use of a target language primarily to express their intended meanings to achieve outcomes that are similar to real-world activities. While performing the tasks, learners are involved in the process of using a language naturally with the primary aim of communicating. The implication of cognitive theories in educational field is try to produce learners who are able to find the problem solving, do discovery learning, apply cognitive strategies, and conduct project based learning.

UTILIZATION OF GOOGLE FORMS IN LANGUAGE LEARNING TO UNDERSTAND HADIH MADJA AMONG MANAGEMENT AND PHYSICS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN ACEH

2024-10-03T04:40:18+00:00

Hadih Madja is an Acehnese proverb that embodies cultural heritage and is increasingly losing its popularity, particularly among young people in the digital age. To preserve this important aspect of Acehnese culture, language learning initiatives must incorporate technology, such as Google Forms, to assess understanding of Hadih Madja. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, selecting participants through purposive sampling, comprising 50 management students and 50 physics education students from Samudra University who are proficient in the Acehnese language. The findings reveal that both groups recognize Hadih Madja as a vital guideline for life within the Acehnese community and agree on the need for its revitalization. However, there are differences in their understanding of the concept, particularly regarding the alignment of Hadih Madja with contemporary developments. Management students demonstrated a clear and dominant understanding of this alignment, while physics education students lacked a majority consensus. Overall, the use of Google Forms proved effective in gauging students' comprehension of Hadih Madja and highlighting the importance of integrating cultural heritage into modern education.