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International pre-service teachers’ anxiety and coping strategies: Perspectives of a geographically disadvantaged Islamic boarding school ., Dzulfikri; Azami, Mochamad Imron
Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities Vol 11, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v11i2.22505

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This study aims to delve into anxiety experienced by international pre-service teachers who taught English in a very remote Islamic boarding school in Malaysia and how they cope with their feelings. This study employs narrative inquiry involving two research participants. The findings reveal that both participants felt anxious particularly because the students have very diverse English competencies which further creates negative effects such as unequal class participation, losing interest, etc. which subsequently affect classroom management. Varying teaching techniques and employing strategies favoured by the majority of students are considered to be the best ways to improve both their class participation and learning interest; hence, alleviating their anxiety. They include teaching through language games, learning through songs, grouping students in varied competence levels, and prized quizzes. Cultural differences are also the factors causing their anxiety, further calling for intercultural competence when living through cross-cultural encounters. Immersing in the target community is a strategic way to achieve such competence. This article ends with further pedagogical implications. 
PORTRAYING THE USE OF AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN EFL READING CLASSES: A STUDY ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS Mayarega, Hevin; Rahmawati, Henny; Azami, Mochamad Imron
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Premise Journal: e-ISSN 2442-482x, p-ISSN 2089-3345
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/pj.v12i2.7473

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Using authentic materials in EFL reading classes is essential as a medium to help students practice their reading skills. This study uses mixed methods to determine student perceptions, motivation, and anxiety when using authentic texts in EFL reading classes. The participants of this study were 19 students of a university in Malang in the third semester. The data collection instruments used include questionnaires and interviews. The results of this study indicate that students tend to give positive perceptions. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that some students give negative responses for several reasons. Positive responses indicate that students feel authentic texts have many benefits. In contrast, negative responses indicate that they cannot understand the contents of the reading and do not feel the benefits that can be obtained. The level of student motivation is also higher than student anxiety. Students feel motivated because they can improve their English skills, gain knowledge, and feel challenged. However, they also encounter difficulties that make them anxious when reading authentic texts. The reason is that they find many uncommon words, language, and sentence structures. For future researchers, doing more research on students and conducting more profound interviews is suggested so that the data obtained is more varied than the current one.
Students’ engagement for academic success in intensive reading Wahyuni, Sri; Azami, Mochamad Imron
Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning (JETLE) Vol 6, No 1 (2024): Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning (JETLE)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jetle.v6i1.30781

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The aim of this research is to investigate a significant relationship between students' engagement and their success in academic focus in intensive reading at a private university in Malang, Indonesia. This research used a quantitative approach with a correlational research design to analyze the data. The sample of participants are third semester English Education Department students selected using convenience sampling technique. The data were tested and analyzed using the SPSS application and the Pearson correlation test was used. The results revealed a positive moderate category (r = 0.532, p < 0.05) between students’ engagement including behavioral, affective, social, and cognitive engagement and their academic achievement. The findings emphasize the essential role of engagement of the students in the classroom to enhance their academic success in an intensive reading context. The findings was also found that three dimensions of students' engagement correlate with academic success, including behavioral, social and cognitive engagement. Meanwhile, affective engagement is a dimension of student's engagement that has less influence on their academics. From these findings, it is hoped that educators will develop strategies to increase student engagement, especially in the context of intensive reading.
International pre-service teachers’ anxiety and coping strategies: Perspectives of a geographically disadvantaged Islamic boarding school ., Dzulfikri; Azami, Mochamad Imron
Englisia Journal Vol 11 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v11i2.22505

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This study aims to delve into anxiety experienced by international pre-service teachers who taught English in a very remote Islamic boarding school in Malaysia and how they cope with their feelings. This study employs narrative inquiry involving two research participants. The findings reveal that both participants felt anxious particularly because the students have very diverse English competencies which further creates negative effects such as unequal class participation, losing interest, etc. which subsequently affect classroom management. Varying teaching techniques and employing strategies favoured by the majority of students are considered to be the best ways to improve both their class participation and learning interest; hence, alleviating their anxiety. They include teaching through language games, learning through songs, grouping students in varied competence levels, and prized quizzes. Cultural differences are also the factors causing their anxiety, further calling for intercultural competence when living through cross-cultural encounters. Immersing in the target community is a strategic way to achieve such competence. This article ends with further pedagogical implications. 
Peningkatan Kualitas Kesehatan Masyarakat Untuk Pencegahan Covid-19 Azami, Mochamad Imron; Saifuddin, Agus; GP, Ardhi; Wulandari, Ayu; Syahriza, Naufal; Abdussalam, Muhammad; Aimmatur, Fina; Aisyah, Siti; Indah, Devi; Fadhoil, Achmad
Jurnal Pembelajaran Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (JP2M) Vol. 1 No. 4 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/jp2m.v1i4.8843

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Covid-19 merupakan penyakit infeksi pernafasan yang    dapat    ditularkan melalui percikan batuk dan bersin. Masyarakat di sekitar kampungKebalen masih terlihat   belum   terbiasa   menggunakan masker pada saat keluar rumah. Demikian juga upaya preventif pada saat keluar rumah, dengan menyediakan handsanitizer belum tercapai dengan baik dikarenakan harganya semakin meningkat tajam, serta melakukan penyemprotan agar kebersihan tetap terjaga. Tujuan dari pengabdian masayarakat ini adalah untuk memberdayakan masyarakat dalam penggunaan masker dan handsaitizer pada saat keluar rumah serta selalu menjaga kebersihan lingkungan sekitar. Metode pangabdian yaitu berupa donasi masker dan handsanitizer serta pemaparan cara pemakaiannya secara lisan, juga penyemprotan lingkungan sekitar. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah 5 orang sasaran sudah mendapatkan handsanitizer dan 5 orang mendapatkan masker dan 5 rumah yang telah dilakukan penyemrotan. Dengan demikian, masyarakat sekitar pada akhrinya dapat menggunakan masker dan perbekalan handsanitizer pada saat keluar rumah, dan lingkungan sekitar menjadi bersih.