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Journal : Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature

Teaching Critical Thinking Skills Using Case-Based Method: A Case Study in Critical Reading and Writing Course Yulhenli Thabran; Nunung Fajaryani; Mukhlas Abrar
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.363

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The following research examined the experiences and perspectives of five students who took a case-based critical reading and writing course. Many university students in Indonesia lack critical thinking skills due to our learning system, which places little emphasis on critical reasoning in assessing and solving problems. They are used to be taught to memorize information rather than examining, analyzing, and solving problems. In this regard, we designed a case study to examine our students' perceptions of the difficulties associated with case-based learning and their strategies for resolving the issues as they moved throughout their case-based learning. We chose five students who had taken the course and collected data from them to learn about their experiences and perspectives. We gathered information about their experiences through observation, note-taking, a survey, an analysis of their writing, and an in-depth interview. Our findings indicated that the students encountered difficulties working in groups, identifying appropriate cases and resolving them, and writing critical commentary for reflective writing. However, as the lectures continued, they overcame their difficulties by developing a collaborative spirit throughout the course, mastering the art of case construction, and paying close attention to their grammar when completing their writing assignments.
EFL Students’ Challenges In Learning Speaking Skills During Online-to-Offline Transition Era Nunung Fajaryani; Gita Herliza; Rd. M. Ali.
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): Volume 10 No 2 2023
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.602

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This research aimed to explore the challenges faced by EFL students’ in learning speaking skills during the online-to-offline transition era, then the difference between the experience of learning speaking skills during online and offline, and also explain the potential solutions that EFL students’ do to overcome the challenges. The site of this research was an English study program at one public university in Jambi. The participants in this study were five fourth-semester students consisting of 3 different classes who have completed speaking lessons in 1-3 semesters. This research employed qualitative study. In collecting the data, the researcher used interviews as a primary instrument. The results of this research indicated that there were two themes of challenges faced by EFL students in speaking English, including lack of vocabulary (academic word issues), and nervousness (communication apprehension). This research also revealed that there were four themes of differences in online and offline learning, including learning process (inattentiveness unmotivated, attentiveness and motivated), classroom activities (non-interactive and interactive learning), time management (undisciplined and disciplined learning), and learning outcomes (understanding the material). Last but not least, this research also pointed out that the participants used three strategies or potential solutions to overcome their challenges. Those strategies are metacognitive strategies (preparing vocabulary), cognitive strategies (entertainment platform), and social strategies (asking and practice). Finally, the transition era gives new experiences to students. They do not experience challenges in terms of environment and internet issue as they face during online learning.