ELITE JOURNAL

Implementing Whatsapp Video Calls for Listening and Speaking Class (Students’ Perception)

Dian Arsitades Wiranegara — 2023-12-14

ABSTRACT

The use of technology and the dynamics of virtual and non-virtual learning as a form of mixed teaching and learning process has been developed and can also be practiced for English listening-speaking classes. Nonetheless, the use of this virtual learning needs to be selected in order to meet the necessity of using it in practice. This study aims to determine the perception of PKPBI students of the Informatics engineering of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang on the use of video calls in the practice of English-speaking classes. This type of research is descriptive and qualitative. The data was obtained from questionnaires via google from 35 research subjects, namely PKPBI students of the Informatics Engineering of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang class. They studied Listening and Speaking skills in the third semester of the 2021/2022 academic year. The data is processed using a Likert scale and is equipped with tables and pie charts. The result showed that (1) the use of video calls was easily used as well as accessible from the WhatsApp application, (2) the use of video calls was easier to use during practice and get corrections from friends and lecturers than other platforms, such as G-meet and zoom, and (3) video calls were more effectively used in the practice of speaking with a total number of a limited number of students while google meet is effectively used in the practice of group speaking in large groups/one class in a longer duration of time.

Keywords: WhatsApp video calls, google meet, zoom & Intensive English class

Students’ Perception on Watching Fantasy Films to Improve Speaking Skills

Muhammad Darell Rahmadin Agus — 2023-12-14

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this Research to investigate if English speaking skills of the students can be improved by watching fantasy films.The research method used is descriptive quantitative, for this research participation is all faculties of the As-Syafi'iyah Islamic University. For the data collection technique here, we use a questionnaire And Interview that has been made on Google Form in the form of a statement with a response reaching 30 And Interview interview it can be for 5 students As-syafi’iyah Islamic of University with 10 Questions. For the data analysis technique, we use percentages. then for the percentage results as follows. Questionnaire 1 Agree : 35.3% disagree : 64.7%. Quetionnaire 2 Agree : 45.7% Disagree : 54.3%. Quetionnaire 3 Agree : 85.7 % Disagree : 14.3 %. Quetionnaire 4 Agree : 51.4% Disagree : 48.6%. Questionnaire 5 Agree : 76.5 % Disagree : 23.5%. Quetionnaire 6 Agree : 94.3 % Disagree : 0%. Quetionnaire 7 Agree : 91.4 % Disagree : 8.6%. Quetionnaire 8 Agree : 57.6% Disagree : 42.4%. Quetionnaire 9 Agree : 54.3 % Disagree : 45.7%. Questionnaire 10 Agree : 94.3 % Disagree : 0%. From this result, it is confirmed that some of these students agree that watching this fantasy film can improve their speaking English skills and also from some of the students there are also those who do not like watching fantasy films, even many of them do not often watch this fantasy film.

Keywords: Fantasy Movies, Speaking Skills, Descriptive Quantitative.

A Study on the NEP 2020 and Status of School Teachers

Amit Anand — 2023-12-14

ABSTRACT Education is the backbone of a nation. It paves the way for all round development including peace, progress and prosperity of a man, society and Country . With the changing scenario of Global world a more meaningful technology-based education system became the crying need of the hour. Hence National Education policy 2020 was launched by the Central Govt of India on 29th July 2020 to meet the Challenges of modern society. After a gap of nearly 34Years NEP 2020 will now definitely prove the most effective and outstanding education policy of modern India. Only a value-based education system can bring basic changes in old education and examination system. Now multidisciplinary education system of GlobalStandards and National Research Foundation will be created as an apex body for fostering a strong research culture among teachers of today. More research facilities would be provided to improve their capacity and capability . This new policy provides for reforms at all levels of education form school to higher education. It focuses on Early Childhood Care, Reform the current exam system, Strenghten techer-training and Restructure the education regulatory framework. The role of Teacher is to shape the minds of the younger generation and hence teachers must be passionate, motivated and well qualified. Provisions have been made even for online learning as an alternative to regular classroom interaction between teachers and students for better understanding. Detailed provisions of New Education Policy has been well documented. The present conceptual research paper is to study the objective of New Education Policy 2020, its features and Role of Teachers. The students-teacher interaction is much significant in the new education era. Keywords: Features of NEP , Role of Teacher, Restructure.

Indonesian Diaspora, A Cultural Property Asset with the Potential in Participation for Advancement of the Nation

Novy Khusnul Khotimah — 2023-12-14

ABSTRACT

This study aims to explore the potential of the Indonesian Diaspora to increase cultural recognition, economic welfare and social aspects through agents of the Indonesian Diaspora spread all over the world. Most of the Indonesian diaspora are migrants consisting of various professions. Some of them settled and changed their nationality, some of them are descendants, but there are also those who still retain Indonesian citizenship and contribute greatly to this country as we are familiar with PMI (Indonesian Migrant Workers). A descriptive qualitative approach was used in this study with data collection techniques in the form of literature studies through reference relevant to problems, government policies and case studies related to the development of the Indonesian Diaspora. The theory used is Intercultural Communication by looking at the Diaspora phase in involving all cultural structures in communication actions as part of the adaptation process. In the end it can be concluded that the contribution made by the diaspora is also quite large as an example is PMI (Indonesian Migrant Workers). The value of remittances or money transfers for migrant workers from PMI reaches IDR 130 trillion per year for Indonesia. The amount which even exceeds the contribution of the tourism sector and taxes from the mining sector, shows that the Diaspora's contribution to this country is very large and in the cultural communication that is carried out, the Indonesian Diaspora has gone through all phases of adaptation so that it will be easier to deliver Indonesia's potential to the international world. through acts of communication carried out

Keywords: Intercultural Communication, Diaspora, Assets, Culture

Implementing Various Interaction Patterns in Teaching English Skills

Sokhira Linda Vinde Rambe — 2023-12-14

ABSTRACT

This study talked about interaction patterns in EFL teaching and learning context which aims to explore types of interaction patterns implemented by the teachers in teaching English skills. The problem in this study was formulated into “what types of interaction patterns do the teachers use in teaching English skills? The research in this study was in a form of qualitative descriptive research. This study conducted research toward three qualified English teachers at Language Development Center of IAIN Padangsidimpuan together with the students who study English with them. The instruments used were observation and interview. This study found that there were some interaction patterns applied by the teachers in teaching English skills. In teaching speaking and reading, the teachers often use full class interaction, group work, and pair work. In teaching writing, group work, individual work, and full class interaction are often used. Finally, in teaching listening, pairs and individual work are frequently applied. From these interaction patterns, there are two patterns dominantly used by the teachers i.e. group work and full class interaction.

Keywords: interaction. patterns

Portraying IFL (BIPA) Class in UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang: A Somalian Student’s Perspective

Ida Fitri Anggarini — 2023-12-14

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Indonesian as a Foreign Language or IFL well-known as BIPA is an obligation for foreign learners before being a student in Indonesia’s university, for example in UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang, Indonesia. This study aimed to explore the BIPA class at that university by focusing on Somalian students’ perspective. This qualitative study used observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation to collect primary data from five Somalian students. The study revealed that there are many activities at BIPA Class in UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Malang such as combining the lecturer and the tutor in teaching BIPA, various activities, methods, and intensive communication that promote the Somalian students Bahasa Indonesia’s skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking). The findings indicate that BIPA class has a significant impact on Somalian students.

Keywords: BIPA Class; Various Strategies; Somalian Student

“It’s Challenging”: Pre-Service Teachers in Teaching Students at Islamic Elementary Level Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Herman Khunaivi — 2023-12-14

ABSTRACT

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, swift changes in the mode of instruction have caused teachers to face new challenges and situations in the classroom. These changes have resulted in new experiences for teachers to deal with. The purposes of this study were to explore how pre-service teachers prepared themselves in the teaching and learning process in the classroom and what made them challenging in teaching students at the Islamic elementary level. Through joining teaching practice at the Islamic elementary level directly, it made pre-service teachers challenged in doing such kinds of teaching and learning processes in handling the students in the classroom. To overcome these problems, the pre-service teachers employed such kinds of strategies for example Discovery Learning strategies, Contextual Teaching-Learning strategies, and utilizing the “Snake and ladder” and also “Beberan” Game Board as creative media in their teaching and learning process. The implication of this study was as pre-service teachers needed to develop an awareness of the teaching strategies for teaching students at the Islamic elementary level. Culling the appropriate strategies and media were needed in teaching the students at the Islamic elementary level to engage the students to activate joining in the classroom.

Keywords: Pre-Service Teachers, Teaching Strategies, Islamic Elementary Students, Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Virtual Reality Involvement within Project-based Learning towards Student's Speaking Proficiency

Ria Fakhrurriana — 2023-12-14

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Popular technology that imitate real life environment called virtual world or virtual reality enables the users to interact with people around the world in many simulated places. Zepeto is one of popular virtual reality games. This research intends to describe the implementation of Zepeto in Intensive Course class, the impact on student's speaking skill, and the student's perception towards the use of Zepeto. Case study was used as research design. The data were gained through observation, questionnaire, rubric, and interview. The participants of this study were 15 students of IC class, first semester students of English Department in IAIN Kediri. The result of this research shows that Zepeto was well-implemented in IC class. Furthermore, the use of Zepeto gives positive impact on student's speaking proficiency. Additionally, the use of Zepeto gained positive response from students. By finishing this study, EFL teachers are suggested to try implementing virtual world game to facilitate students in mastering English speaking.

Keywords: Virtual World, Virtual Reality, Speaking, Project-based Learning

An Empirical Study of Ethical leadership and Ethical Climate towards Corporate Social Responsibility: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)

Mian Jamal Uddin Pirzada — 2023-12-14

Purpose: In recent era repeatedly growing demand for Ethical values in the competitive market, in this context Ethical Leadership has been playing a critical role to promote pro environmental behavior and ethical perspective. Based on Social learning theory and social exchange theory, this research evaluating the effect of ethical leadership and ethical climate on corporate social responsibility. Significant key feature of this research was that to examine the effect of ethical leadership and ethical climate on CSR.

Approach/Design: To analyze the hypothesis of this research, data were collected from four capital cities (Sindh, Punjab, and Baluchistan) more than 300 employees were involved in research survey who are currently worked in PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited).

Findings: In this study hypothesis tested, the result of 300 employees working in PTCL, results showed that the positive association between Ethical Leadership and CSR, Ethical Climate and CSR with two different combinations. However, it was noticed that ethical leadership and ethical climate both are directly influence on CSR with significant effect.

Research implications/Limitations: The initial research limitations based on data, which has collected from four different headquarters (Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar) of PTCL in Pakistan. Results of this research just focus on four cities and only one organization, so the rest of cities and other telecom companies not including in this research.

Practical implications: This study highlighted the importance of Ethical leader who positively influence on Ethical climate, it is also play a vital role as a CEO or manager to motivate employees for ethical duties and social responsibilities. It was suggested that top management specifically CEO’s and MDs were involved to develop ethical climate in the organization that reflect and promote pro-social behavior in the shape of corporate social responsibility.

Keywords, (Ethical Leadership, Ethical Climate, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Exchange theory, Social Learning theory).

Students’ Acceptance through the Using of Project Based Learning Model in Learning RELT Subject

Arini — 2023-12-14

ABSTRACT

Project based learning is a method that focusing on students centered by using project as the way of practicing knowledge. RELT subject is a subject learnt about research in English framework. This research aim is to know students’ acceptance of using project based learning in learning RELT subject. The researched also gain the feedback after using this method. This research using quantitative method by (Creswell 2014). Technique sampling was purposive sampling. The sample were sixty students from sixth semester. Instrument of the research was questionnaire. The data analysis using Likert scale. Using Project based learning in different level of students also give the difference result. Using PjBL in learning RELT subject was effective. It can be shown from the data result, the mean score was 76% students agree with the using of project based learning metjod in learning RELT subject. The data shown each statements answer was only 2-3 students who answered disagre. Students felt comfortable. Here researcher can know that the using of projects based learning accepted.

Keywords: Students, Respond, PjBL Method, RELT Subject, English Student

Damaging Discourse in Online News Trends Over Ecological Literacy

Ahmad Iklil Saifulloh — 2023-12-14

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The major objective of this research is to have a substantial impact on the damaging discourse of trends in online news of Eco literacy, beginning with a discussion of its locus of Ecology, Eco-literacy, and Eco linguistics in Indonesia in the wake and post-pandemic age. Then the study presents some of the antecedents of the worst condition of literacy around us in Indonesian Nature, continuing into the emergence of uncontrolled conditions of news that hypnotizes our way of living. Further, it presents a comprehensive and historical conspectus of Eco Literacy as it exists today, including some of the fundamental ideas by Arran Stibbe, David Orr, Kathy Ann Mills, Khan, Greg Gerard, and the Social Practice of Bang & Door. By applying phenomenological research, NVivo 12 Plus, this study applies a Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) model to find out how language in online news might modify the consumptive paradigm and is not under environmental ethics in social society through online media. Finally, the result of the research indicates three coding in form of nodes in NVivo that covers Ideological Background; 23 references in 9 news, Sociological Background in Social Millau; 6 references in 5 news, and Biological Background; 5 references in 5 news. And all those findings lead to on big finding, the struggle for environmental destruction.

Keywords: Eco Literacy; eco linguistics, digital literacy, EFL

Investigating Teachers’ Role in Enhancing Efl Classroom in the Digital Era: Indonesian High School Students’ Voices

Sujud Nurul Abror — 2023-10-23

The objective of this study is to explore the role of English teachers in the digital age with a qualitative approach by interviewing six Indonesian high school students. They were selected because they frequently use social media for enhancing their English. Individual interviews were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding of their perspectives. The findings indicate that the accessibility of social media significantly helps students in learning English. However, the teacher maintains to be the primary source of knowledge in EFL classes. In case students do not comprehend the topic being taught, they search for further explanations on social media. Students also use social media to improve their English language skills. Meanwhile, students are more comfortable when learning through social media because they can use search engine tools to look up any topic without feeling embarrassed about asking questions. The conclusion reached by the research is that the role of teachers is limitless in the classroom based on the findings. The study recommends that English teachers integrate social media into EFL classrooms and create an enjoyable environment so that students can participate thoroughly.