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MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS IN THE INDONESIAN EFL WRITING CLASSROOM Gai mali, Yustinus Calvin
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 15, No 1 (2015): Volume 15, Nomor 1, April 2015
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/bs_jpbsp.v15i1.794

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Abstrak Meskipun motivasi dianggap penting sebagai salah satu faktor utama penentu pencapaian belajar siswa, pokok persoalan berkaitan dengan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi motivasi siswa dalam mempelajari mata kuliah tertentu, khususnya menulis Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing yang berkaitan dengan para mahasiswa Indonesia, belum dikaji secara mendalam. Kajian dalam makalah ini bertujuan untuk meneliti faktor motivasi yang dirasakan oleh para mahasiswa Indonesia di kelas menulis Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing mereka. Peserta dalam kajian ini adalah 19 mahasiswa semester pertama di kelas Creative Writing F di Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, tahun ajaran 2014/2015. Data penelitian diambil dari jurnal reflektif dimana para peserta menuliskan refleksi mereka berkaitan dengan pokok persoalan tersebut. Analisa data nampak membuktikan bahwa kinerja positif seorang guru, teman sekelas yang inspiratif, orang tua yang memotivasi, dan suasana kelas yang positif merupakan faktor utama yang mempengaruhi motivasi belajar para mahasiswa di dalam kelas mereka. Pada akhirnya, kajian ini nampak mengindikasikan pentingnya kolaborasi konstruktif antara guru, mahasiswa, dan orang tua sebagai faktor utama penentu motivasi belajar dan pencapaian akademis para siswa di dalam kelas menulis mereka.Kata-kata kunci: motivasi, faktor motivasi, menulis Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing, kelas Creative Writing AbstractDespite the essence of motivation as one of primary determinants for students’ learning achievement, issues of factors influencing students’ motivation in learning a particular subject, particularly English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing with regard to Indonesian university students, have not been discussed sufficiently. The study reported in this paper aims to explore motivational factors perceived by Indonesian university students in their EFL writing classroom. The participants of the study were 19 freshmen at Creative Writing Class F within the English Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Language and Literature, Satya Wacana Christian University (ED-SWCU), academic year 2014/2015. Data was collected through reflective journals in which the participants wrote their reflections dealing with the issues. The data analysis appeared to prove that positive teacher’s performance, inspiring classmates, motivational parents, and positive classroom atmosphere were primary factors influencing the students’ learning motivation in their classroom. Finally, the present study would seem to indicate the importance of constructive collaboration among teachers, students, and parents in determining the students’ learning motivation and academic achievement in their EFL writing classroom.Keywords: motivation, motivational factors, EFL writing, Creative Writing class
WRITING GRAMMATICAL SENTENCES: VOICES OF INDONESIAN UNDERGRADUATES IN EFL CLASSROOMS Gai Mali, Yustinus Calvin
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 16, No 1 (2016): Volume 16, Nomor 1, April 2016
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/bs_jpbsp.v16i1.3058

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Abstract      This study aims to explore perspectives of Indonesian undergraduates on factors that conceivably help them to write grammatical English sentences. The participants of the study were 40 students in a Procedural Writing class and an Extensive Reading class, at English Language Education Study Program, Dunia University, Indonesia (ED-DU); academic year 2014/2015. The data were collected through students’ written responses and interview. More specifically, the students responded to a statement asking their perspectives towards the issue. In the interview process, the researcher asked 3 participants to provide further clarification of the responses they have written. The findings provide some evidence that friends’ feedback, sufficient time to practice, and lecturer’s feedback are the primary factors perceived by the students. Besides, the overall results of the study would seem to indicate that possessing grammatical competence, specifically in writing the grammatical sentences, needs conscious focus on grammatical aspects through explicit learning of grammar rules and sufficient time to practice the rules, which the study posits as conceivable ways to enhance the students’ grammatical accuracy. Eventually, the study proposes possible pedagogical ideas to help the students to minimize their grammatical errors, as an attempt to support their roles as a future professional English teacher and language user.      Keywords: grammar, grammatical sentence, explicit learning, practice AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki pandangan dari mahasiswa calon sarjana di Indonesia tentang faktor yang dapat membantu mereka untuk menulis kalimat bahasa Inggris dengan tata bahasa yang benar. Peserta dalam kajian ini adalah 40 mahasiswa di salah satu kelas Procedural Writing dan Extensive Reading, pada Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Dunia Indonesia, tahun akademik 2014/2015. Data penelitian diambil dari respon tertulis mahasiswa dan wawancara. Secara lebih rinci, para mahasiswa merespon suatu pernyataan yang menggali pandangan mereka terkait dengan pokok persoalan tersebut. Dalam proses wawancara, peneliti meminta 3 peserta dalam kajian ini untuk menjelaskan lebih jauh tentang respon tertulis mereka. Hasil analisa data memberikan beberapa fakta bahwa umpan balik teman, waktu yang cukup untuk berlatih, dan umpan balik guru merupakan faktor utama yang disebutkan oleh para mahasiwa. Selain itu, keseluruhan hasil dari kaijan ini nampak mengindikasikan bahwa memiliki kompetensi ketatabahasaan, khususnya dalam menulis kalimat dengan tata bahasa yang benar, memerlukan fokus secara sadar pada aspek-aspek tata bahasa melalui pembelajaran eksplisit aturan ketatabahasaan dan waktu yang cukup untuk berlatih aturan tersebut. Pada akhirnya, kajian ini mengusulkan beberapa gagasan pedagogi yang mungkin dapat membantu para mahasiswa dalam mengurangi kesalahan tata bahasa mereka, sebagai suatu usaha untuk menunjang peran mereka sebagai guru bahasa Inggris dan pengguna bahasa yang profesional di masa yang akan datang.Kata kunci: tata bahasa, kalimat dengan tata bahasa yang benar, pembelajaran secara eksplisit, latihan
PROJECT BASED ACTIVITIES IN A CALL CLASSROOM: EFL STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES Gai Mali, Yustinus Calvin; Timotius, Anne Indrayanti
International Journal of Education Vol 11, No 1 (2018): August 2018
Publisher : UPI Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ije.v11i1.10177

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This study investigates students’ perspectives and measured their attitude, confidence, and anxiety when interacting with omputer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) through project-based instructions. Thirty students from a CALL course participated in this study by responding to a questionnaire and writing a reflective note about their experiences in the course. The qualitative research findings indicate that the majority of the students possess a ositive attitude, confidence and anxiety levels towards the use of technology in their course even though the statistical analysis indicated that there were no significant differences of the students’ attitudes, confidence, and anxiety levels before and after taking the CALL course. Considering the findings, the researchers suggest hat the technology-based projects discussed in the present study can become viable learning activities to prepare pre-service EFL teachers to deal with the effort and initiative by the Ministry of Education in some countries to encourage local teachers integrating the best and wisest use of technology into lessons. Pedagogical implications for teaching and learning CALL as well as direction for further research are discussed in the study.
Integrating Technology in Indonesian EFL Classrooms: Why Not? Gai Mali, Yustinus Calvin
Beyond Words Vol 4, No 1 (2016)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/bw.v4i1.799

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The Minister of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia, through its substantial policies, has gradually encouraged teachers in Indonesia to integrate the use of technology into their teaching practices. Responding to the policies, this paper aims to introduce Hot Potatoes, Blog, and Edmodo, as some alternative educational technology that the teachers can utilize to support their teaching practices, particularly in their English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. The paper addresses technological potentials of the technology for teaching and learning, such as for accessing information about the language, providing exposure to English, publishing learner work, interacting with other learners, managing, and organizing learning. The paper also explains possible challenges in utilizing the technology specifically in EFL teaching contexts. The discussions are supported with my reflective experience in utilizing the technology, related research findings, and literature. This paper provides insights into alternative educational technology that the teachers can use. Additionally, the paper can encourage the teachers to begin utilizing the technology to support their teaching practices and help students achieve learning objectives in their EFL classrooms.
THE EXPLORATION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING TECHNOLOGY IN ACADEMIC WRITING CLASSROOMS Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 25, No 1 (2022): April 2022
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v25i1.4234

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This study explores university students’ perceptions of the usefulness of technology, the frequency of using technology, a technology tool that the students like the most, and perceptions if the technology they like the most helps them meet the characteristics of good writing. To meet the research goals, sixty-seven undergraduate students of a private university in Indonesia were asked to respond to a close-ended online questionnaire that surveyed their perceptions of using technology in their academic writing classroom. The findings indicate that an online dictionary, Google search engine, and Google translate are the technology that the students frequently use and consider useful to enhance their writing. Further, an online grammar checker is found to be a technology tool that the students like the most, and they feel that the tool can help them meet the characteristics of good writing. Recommendations for teaching practices using the technology and directions for further research are discussed.
Students Subject-Verb Agreement Errors in Paragraph Writing Class Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali; Made Frida Yulia
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 15, No 2 (2012): October 2012
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v15i2.320

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Subject-verb agreement is an essential element to master by English LanguageEducation Study Program (ELESP) students, who are prepared to be English teachersin the future. However, the researchers still find the fact that ELESP students makethe errors on the agreement. For that reason, it would be significant to find out theerrors made by the students as well as to discover the factors behind the errors.To achieve those purposes, the researchers conducted a document analysis and asemi-structure interview.The research results showed most of the errors belongedto misinformation category (71.4%) and were subsequently followed by omissioncategory (17.9%) and addition category (10.7%). In addition, from the interview,the researchers also found five (5) major factors that caused the students to makethe errors, namely interlingual error, ignorance of rule restrictions, incompleteapplication of rules, false concepts hypothesized, and carelessness.DOI: https://doi.org/10.24071/llt.2012.150204
Project-Based Learning in Indonesian EFL Classrooms: from Theory to Practice Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali
IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education) IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education)| Vol. 3 | No.1 | 2016
Publisher : Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University of Jakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15408/ijee.v3i1.2651

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ABSTRACT Project based learning (PBL) refers to an approach to instruction that teaches curriculum concepts through a project espousing principles of learner-centered teaching, learner autonomy, collaborative learning, and learning through tasks. This paper justifies the implementation of PBL to design two main projects and their activities in Creative Writing and Second Language Acquisition classes at English Language Education Program of Dunia University Indonesia (ED-DU). Moreover, the paper details pedagogical practices and learning resources deployed in both classes. The discussions would seem to indicate that the use of PBL grounded in the projects shows a high level of students’ participation in learning, and teachers’ innovative teaching practices. Finally, the paper hopes to provide EFL teachers who have similar teaching practices with practical ideas they can develop to help students achieve particular learning objectives in their classrooms and continue the positive trends of implementing PBL in teaching and learning. ABSTRAK Pembelajaran berbasis proyek (PBL) merupakan suatu pendekatan instruksi yang mengajarkan suatu konsep kurikulum yang didukung prinsip pengajaran yang terpusat pada siswa, otonomi siswa, pembelajaran kolaboratif, dan pembelajaran melalui tugas. Kajian ini memberikan alasan tentang implementasi PBL untuk merancang dua proyek utama dan aktifitasnya di kelas Creative Writing dan Second Language Acquisition pada program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Dunia Indonesia. Selain itu, kajian ini memaparkan secara rinci praktik pedagogi dan sumber pembelajaran yang digunakan di kedua kelas tersebut. Pembahasan dalam kajian ini nampak mengindikasikan bahwa penggunaan PBL dalam kedua proyek tersebut menunjukan tingkat partisipasi siswa yang tinggi dan praktek pengajaran guru yang inovatif. Akhirnya, kajian ini berharap untuk memberikan guru Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing yang mempunyai praktik pengajaran serupa dengan ide praktis yang mereka bisa modifikasi dan kembangkan untuk membantu siswa mencapai tujuan pembelajaran tertentu dalam kelas mereka dan melanjutkan kecenderungan positif pada implementasi PBL dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran. How to Cite: Mali, Y.,C., G. (2016). Project-Based Learning in Indonesian EFL Classrooms: from Theory to Practice. IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 3(1), 89-105. doi:10.15408/ijee.v3i1.2651 Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/ijee.v3i1.2651
Motivational Teaching Strategies in Indonesian EFL Writing Classrooms Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali
Celt: A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching & Literature Vol 17, No 1: July 2017, Nationally Accredited
Publisher : Soegijapranata Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (568.468 KB) | DOI: 10.24167/celt.v17i1.1139

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This qualitative study explores motivational teaching strategies employed in English as a foreign language (EFL) writing classrooms and designs a sample of lesson plans elaborating the strategies that were reflected from open-ended questionnaires of sixty-five first-year students at English Language Education Program in a private university in Indonesia. The data analysis reveals possible motivational strategies that are classified into Dornyei’s (2001) framework of motivational teaching practice. Based on the analysis, the study reinforces a view that teachers can motivate their students to learn and they use particular teaching strategies to motivate their students. Eventually, this study hopes to provide insights for EFL teachers espousing similar teaching practices, so they can enhance their students’ motivation, particularly in their EFL writing classrooms.
Teaching reflection of using technology in two Indonesian EFL classrooms: an autoethnography Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali
Journal on English as a Foreign Language Vol 12, No 1 (2022): Issued in March 2022
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palangka Raya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jefl.v12i1.2860

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Integrating technology in EFL writing classrooms is a trial-and-error process that requires teachers to reflect, constructively analyze their practices, and have the flexibility to make positive changes to their teaching with technology. Using various data sources of my students’ blog, written assignments, and online interactions, this qualitative autoethnography study reflects upon my experiences as a lecturer in integrating technology in two EFL writing classes at the English Language Education Program of a private university in Central Java, Indonesia. Based on my written reflections narrated in the findings’ section, I discussed five main themes (i.e., struggle, unsuitable choice of technology, not a magic stick, traditional ingredients, and learning from one another) as the answer to the research question of this study. Overall, these five themes detailed my teaching practices in the classrooms, personal feelings of using technology, teaching and learning challenges of using technology in the writing classes, and possible solutions to deal with those challenges. This study might illustrate how reflecting on teaching experiences allows teachers to be aware of what they did in a class, find areas that need improvement, and plan for teaching-related changes in their future classrooms. Meanings of integrating technology in the classrooms and recommendations for further research are presented. 
EDMODO AS A VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN ACADEMIC WRITING CLASS Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali
Proceedings of ISELT FBS Universitas Negeri Padang Vol 3 (2015): Proceedings of 3nd International Seminar on English Language Teaching (ISELT)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Padang

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Minister of Education and Culture Republic of Indonesia, through its substantial policy stipulated in Indonesian Qualification Framework (KKNI), has issued integrating technology into teachers' pedagogical practices. Responding creatively to the policy, the study explores 21 Indonesian undergraduates' perspectives on the use of Edmodo, a virtual learning environment as rvell as a pedagogical and collaborative communication system, in facilitating them to achieve the learning objectives in Academic Writing Class at English Language Education Study Program, Satya Wacana Christian University (ED-SWCU). Data were collected through an online questionnaire and interview. On the questionnaire, the participants responded 18 multiple-choice statements and 2 open-ended questions dealing with possible advantages and challenges in using Edmodo. In the interview process, the researcher involved 4 pafticipants to explore their perspectives on how Edmodo facilitates them to achieve learning objectives in their classroom. The data analysis provides some evidence that the students respond positively the use of Edmodo. Further, with regard to the findings, the study would seem to indicate the essence of teacher-student communication and the teacher's feedback in helping the students achieve the leaming objectives. Eventually, the study hopes to provide ED-SWCU students, regarded as an English teacher candidate, and Indonesian teachers with insights into the pedagogical applications ofusing Edmodo. It is expected that they can have more alternatives on conceivable educational technologies they can utilize to support their teaching activities and to facilitate their students achieve particular learning objectives in their classrooms.