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<![CDATA[Students’ Attitude on The Use of Facebook And Blog In Writing Class and Their Writing Competence ]]>
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>
<![CDATA[ Lingua Cultura Vol 4, No 1 (2010): Lingua Cultura Vol. 4 No. 1 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Bina Nusantara University ]]>
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DOI: 10.21512/lc.v4i1.348
<![CDATA[Article aims to investigate the relationship between students’ attitudes on the use of Facebook and blog as learning tools in writing class. Two groups of students were made as experimental and control group. The experimental group used Facebook and blog in as learning tools for thirteen sessions while the control group only used Binusmaya, local multi channel learning. It was assumed that Facebook and blog would be able to help students in three level of writing mastery: the vocabulary, the accuracy and the fluency in writing. Students’ attitudes were gathered through survey and the results compared to their final test scores. The result shows that students’ lack of enthusiasm was in line with students’ level of achievement in writing and that Facebook and blog did not give significant influence on improving students’ writing competence.   ]]>
<![CDATA[Various Dimensions of Globalization and Their Implications for The Leadership and Management of Education ]]>
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>
<![CDATA[ Lingua Cultura Vol 7, No 2 (2013): Lingua Cultura Vol. 7 No. 2 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Bina Nusantara University ]]>
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DOI: 10.21512/lc.v7i2.425
<![CDATA[Globalization impacts worldwide societies in economic, social, political, cultural and many other aspects. Helped by the great invasion of technology, these impacts are accelarated in the past few years. Countries of the world are now competing, strengthening alliances, and restructuring themselves: in and out, to be able to cope with the fast changing world. This is a salient moment for educational sector. Realizing how vital its role is, governments are advised not to take wrong implications considering its damaging impacts. This article presents the various dimensions of globalizations taken from different resources and offers implications that leaders of educational sector can do to cope with the challenges of the globalized world have to offer.]]>
<![CDATA[Designing and Using Esp Self Access Materials in the SBI Context ]]>
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>
<![CDATA[ Humaniora Vol 1, No 1 (2010): Humaniora ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Bina Nusantara University ]]>
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DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v1i1.2151
<![CDATA[Article presented the design and utility of ESP materials which were self – accessible for the SBI students which required careful thoughts and preparations. The study began by determining the students’ needs of ESP, continued by the course developer who collected the required materials from four different source, those are published materials, authentic material, self-made materials and materials from students’ contributions. The use of the materials were still needed the active role of teachers in setting visiting time, counseling or even assessing students’ works. It is concluded that the less autonomous nature of the self access context for the SBI context is based on the assumption that younger students still require guidance and supervision from their teachers.]]>
<![CDATA[Training for Future Esp Trainers: Evaluating the Training of Trainers (TOT) Program in Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Flores ]]>
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>
<![CDATA[ Humaniora Vol 4, No 1 (2013): Humaniora ]]>
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DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v4i1.3421
<![CDATA[By cooperating with Yayasan Komodo Kita and Mandiri Bank, English department of Binus University was chiefly in charge of a 15 day Training Of Trainers (TOT) program for 24 participants prepared for teaching English in Labuan Bajo, Flores. The training was aimed to prepare already fluent- in ? English- teachers, tour guides, and university graduates with the right tools and method in teaching English. To assess the program, a set of evaluation questionnaire was given to the participants to know their responses on the training material, the trainers, and the program by using Likert?s scale type questions. An observational record was also used as a tool to measure participants? achievement. The questionnaire reveals that the participants respond positively to the program and the material and favor the approaches made by the trainers during the training. However, the training shows various results in participants? performance. It is assumed that the non teaching background of the majority of participants and the level of English as two key factors influencing their performance. ]]>
<![CDATA[Designing Content for A Web-Based Application Used in Blended Composition Classes: Things to Consider in The EFL/ESL Context ]]>
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>
<![CDATA[ Humaniora Vol 5, No 2 (2014): Humaniora ]]>
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DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v5i2.3220
<![CDATA[In the world of composition teaching, teachers of writing play just as vital role. Their tasks are demonstrating, motivating, supporting, responding, and evaluating. The days of these teachers are often filled with editing and additional feedback sessions. Thus, in order to have a web especially designed as a tool for learning to write in ESL, the five tasks mentioned by Harmer should be made as important points to consider (teachers? preferences). The content of such web should be also based on careful considerations that include factors like students? preferences (user experience). It is to make sure that the web being created meets the preference of the users. With the thoughts, two groups of students were gathered in a study involving two writing classes in which online technology being used as a platform for students and Instructor to exchange ideas, review and edit drafts, provide writing tips links and leave comments on others? pieces of writing. Students? online activities were observed and their feedback during group discussion was used as the base to construct the content of the web. ]]>
<![CDATA[The representation of Indonesian cultural diversity in middle school English textbooks ]]>
<![CDATA[Parlindungan, Firman]]>;
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>;
<![CDATA[Safriani, Afida]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol 8, No 2 (2018): Current Issues in English Language Education: Perspectives, Directions, and Inno ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.17509/ijal.v8i2.13276
<![CDATA[In Indonesia, exposure to the English language is primarily mediated through the use of English textbooks. What cultural knowledge and whose culture are represented in these textbooks become a critical issue because culture interweaves both language and thought. With this in mind, this study aims to examine how Indonesian cultural diversity and whose cultures are represented in middle school English textbooks. We argue that diversity and multicultural perspectives represented in these textbooks are the core of English language learning and teaching. We also contend that language textbooks play a pivotal role in the acquisition of both linguistic and cultural knowledge of English. Drawing on Kress and Van Leeuwen’s (2006) semiotic approach to analyzing textual and non-textual representations of cultures, we found that the 2013 English textbooks for Grades 7 and 8 permeate Indonesian cultural values and practices that do not provide a balanced and equal depiction of Indonesian cultural diversity. The findings suggest the importance of inclusive representation of the richness of Indonesian local culture in a more salient manner, especially those of minority groups. Pedagogically, teachers are expected to design language materials with cultural sensitivity and appropriation for the inclusiveness of other cultural values that might not be covered in the textbooks.]]>
<![CDATA[Narrating Literacy Practices at an Urban Secondary School in Surabaya ]]>
<![CDATA[Susanto, Fajar]]>;
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>
<![CDATA[ JET ADI BUANA Vol 2 No 2 (2017) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya ]]>
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DOI: 10.36456/jet.v2.n2.2017.1059
<![CDATA[This study is aimed at narrating the implementation of literacy programme at an urban secondary school in Surabaya, focusing of how the school integrates and accommodates the concept of multilingualism (Java, Indonesian Language, English, French, and Japan) on its creative application and how the integration and accommodation of multilingual literacy is carried out on the day-to-day literacy practices. Drawing on qualitative data analysis gathered mainly through semi structured interviews with four teachers and two students and observations, the research findings suggest that school literacy programme is not only aimed at socializing and habituating the literacy culture within the school, but literacy programme facilitates spaces to accommodate the students’ creativity in the literacy practices through their participation, involvement and engagement in designing, managing and disseminating the school programme. It can be argued, therefore, that the literacy programme at the school transcends the expectations of the school in which the initial thought and expectation are only within the boundary of socializing and habituating the literacy culture within the school, but it transforms into more advance creative spaces for the students to learn languages and gain 21 century skills.]]>
<![CDATA[Teacher’s Perception of Literacy Program: Its Implication to Their Attitudes and Actions ]]>
<![CDATA[Susanto, Fajar]]>;
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>
<![CDATA[ JET ADI BUANA Vol 3 No 1 (2018) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya ]]>
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DOI: 10.36456/jet.v3.n1.2018.1546
<![CDATA[Teachers as the tip of lance play important roles in the success of the implementation of school literacy program such as possessing positive perception of literacy practices. Recognizing the important roles of teachers in the implementation of literacy program in the schools, this study aims to investigate the teachers‟ perception toward the implementation of literacy program at a Junior High School in Surabaya. This study is designed as an interpretative qualitative approach. Primary data were obtained through open interviews and observations and supplementary data source included student journal. The data findings showed that teachers have positive perceptions on literacy program. They argue that school literacy program potentially enables to build up the students‟ good habits. Through the habituation of a thirty-minute reading before the class, it can raise the students‟ awareness on literacy - reading and writing. Moreover, the school literacy program benefits the students‟ competency in understanding long texts and can help them to be more critical and creative. In addition, instead of students who take advantageous from the literacy program, teachers are also equally benefited from exposure to daily literacy practices within the school. The teachers tend to follow the rhymes of the literacy practices which are marked by reading and writing activities. In this sense, literacy practices facilitate teachers to develop their practical writing abilities and increase their awareness to be the role model in the classrooms particularly in the literacy practices. This study emphasizes that literacy practices can be double blades, on one side it is beneficial for the students and on another side it is advantageous for the teachers]]>
<![CDATA[Hybrid Literacy and Its Implementation: Challenges and Opportunities ]]>
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>;
<![CDATA[Susanto, Fajar]]>
<![CDATA[ JET ADI BUANA Vol 3 No 2 (2018): Volume 03 Number 02 October 2018 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya ]]>
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DOI: 10.36456/jet.v3.n2.2018.1722
<![CDATA[This study aims to illustrate the challenges and opportunities of implementing hybrid literacy at Junior High School level in Surabaya. Drawing from amalgamation of interviews with ten teachers who are responsible and concerned with the literacy programme in their schools, classroom observations and documents analysis, the findings indicate that the potential implementation of hybrid literacy within the schools in Surabaya tend to be disrupted by several aspects, all of which are surrounding social and cultural aspect. Social aspect such as students’ social condition and school facilities are being the principal challenges in implementing hybrid literacy, whilst cultural aspect such as the school orientation to a particular type of literacy is also prominent to inhibit the implementation of hybrid literacy practices. This study, to some extent, is able to portray the dynamic challenges of hybrid literacy application in the school literacy programmes within the city as well as the potential sources which positively help facilitate the implementation of the future literacy programme, hybrid literacy. Although this study can be used as a reflection of the actor’s lens involved in the literacy programme in Surabaya, the data is limited to three schools. The future study, therefore, should anticipate involving more schools and participants (teachers and students) to get richer data findings in regard with the challenges and opportunities of the implementation of the programme. Keywords: Hybrid Literacy, implementation, challenges, opportunity]]>
<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Users of the People's Crossing Bridge (JPO) at the Youth Center of the City of North Jakarta Administration during the COVID-19 Pandemic ]]>
<![CDATA[Isradi, Muhammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Andri, Maulika Alifia]]>;
<![CDATA[Rifai, Irfan]]>;
<![CDATA[Mufhidin, Amar]]>
<![CDATA[ ARRUS Journal of Engineering and Technology Vol. 2 No. 2 (2022) ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Teknologi dan Rekayasa, Yayasan Ahmar Cendekia Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.35877/jetech749
<![CDATA[The current dense population of DKI Jakarta must be balanced with the provision of adequate transportation facilities and infrastructure. The current presence of pedestrians is usually concentrated in public facilities such as terminals, shopping centers, educational centers, and other public facilities. The existence of these pedestrians requires facilities for pedestrians, including road crossing facilities such as the People's Crossing Bridge (JPO), where the JPO is installed if it is required that there is no intersection between the flow of pedestrians and the flow of traffic. So that pedestrians want to use the JPO, it must be guaranteed safety and walking distance so that it does not get too far away. For this reason, this study was carried out to determine the effectiveness of the People's Crossing Bridge in the Youth Bracelet of the North Jakarta Administration. To determine the effectiveness of the pedestrian bridge at the Youth Center of North Jakarta City, the researchers observed the number of pedestrians for 2 days, namely during peak hours such as in the morning at 06.00 - 08.00 and in the afternoon at 16.00 - 18.00. From the results of the research for 2 days in the field, it was found that almost 58% of people did not use JPO facilities, and only 42% of people used JPO facilities. Thus, it can be concluded that JPO at the Youth Center of North Jakarta City Administration is classified as a fairly effective JPO.]]>
