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Journal : IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion

Understanding Language Testing Impacts in Optimizing Its Positive Washback Refanja Rahmatillah; Rizki Fajrita; Endah Anisa Rahma; Veni Nella Syahputri
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 1 (2021): May
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i1.3680

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This article aims to discuss the impacts of language testing on someone’s personal life continuance and how language teachers should compromise to this reality and bring out the positive impacts that language testing can have on language learning (positive washback). The rationale of position of language testing in determining the flow of education, job and movement is firstly reviewed and then the cases of language testing impacts on various contexts is explored from previous studies. We then try to point out the main keys to maintain and optimize the positive washback from the existence of language testing. The consideration includes a good coordination between test producers, teachers and test-takers. Teachers, in addition, should provide follow-up teaching activities from the results of the students’ tests.
Reviewing the Maintenance of Acehnese Language from the Language Policy and Planning Perspectives Refanja Rahmatillah; Veni Nella Syahputri; Endah Anisa Rahma; Rizki Fajrita
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 2 (2021): November
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i2.4529

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For over the last decade, the number of Acehnese speakers has continuously declined. The obstruction of Acehnese transfer from one generation to the next generation is believed to contribute to this condition. This paper addresses the role of language policy and planning to overcome the mentioned problem. The situation of Acehnese use and the studies related to this topic are reviewed to conclude the suggestions for the improvement of Acehnese language policy and planning. The results of the review indicate that the Acehnese language policy and planning is not well prepared, specifically related to corpus planning which affects Acehnese teaching in school. In addition, the local government does not optimally support the efforts of using Acehnese in public.
“Did They Review My Work Correctly?”: Students’ Perspectives towards the Implementation of Peer Review Refanja Rahmatillah; Rizki Fajrita; Veni Nella Syahputri
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 1, No 1 (2019): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (321.331 KB) | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v1i1.1747

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The notion of utilizing peer review to assist student’s performance in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms has been the focus of research, yet there are still some shortcomings emerged in its implementation from both students’ and teachers’ sides. This study aims to determine students’ perspectives towards the implementation of peer review technique in their English writing class. The relevant data of this study are obtained by giving online survey questionnaire consisting of 14 questions regarding their perception towards the implementation of peer review technique in the students’ previous Argumentative Writingclassroom of Syiah Kuala University. The responses are analyzed by employing both of quantitative and qualitative method. The result of the analysis indicates that most of the students perceive that peer review is useful for the success of their learning, while at the same time 50% of them still get anxiety while giving feedback due to lack of English competence. Students’ responses also suggest that teacher intervention is the most essential factor in giving appropriate feedback since students are unconfident of their friends work and still favor teacher’s correction.
Supporting Literacy of English Language Learners in Mainstream Classrooms Firman Parlindungan; Refanja Rahmatillah
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 2, No 2 (2020): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v2i2.5065

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English language learners (ELLs) may not yet be proficient enough to participate in a mainstream classroom in the U.S. schools, and they often feel anxious, frustrated, and embarrassed. Identifying best instructional practices to foster literacy learning of ELLs has been an urgent priority in research given the fact that the ELLs population continues to increase. Teachers in the U.S classrooms need to be equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills to meet the needs of these students. In this paper, current understanding of teaching literacy to ELLs in elementary classroom is presented, which revolve around discussion of oral language, complex text, and teacher engagement which is both culturally and linguistically relevant.