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IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion
Published by Universitas Teuku Umar
ISSN : 2721429X     EISSN : 27214273     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35308/ijelr
Core Subject : Religion, Education,
International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion (IJELR) is a scientific journal published binually on May and November. IJELR seeks to develop knowledge and practice in the three domains of its title (education, language, and religion) and the relations between them. It welcomes research articles, literature reviews, and position papers dealing with any languages (mother tounges, global English, indigeneous, minority, heritage, and endangered languages), educational disciplines, and religions. IJELR encourages submissions from a variety of diciplinary approaches. It opens for studies into cultural content, literacy, intercultural and transnational investigations.
Articles 53 Documents
The Nature of an English Test: Difficulty Index and Distractor Analysis Rusma Setiyana; Endah Anisa Rahma; Rina Syafitri
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.v2i2.2781

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Language assessment plays such a vital role in English teaching and learning process to measure students’ ability. Doing mistake in creating test items leads the failure in finding out presumption of the student’s achievement. This research was expected to break down the nature of English test including the difficulty index and the adequacy of distractors as a part of an english language assessment. Content analysis was utilized in this study by using two different techniques, namely check list and document analysis to collect the information data. The information from checklist were investigated by utilizing a factual method in percentage and the information from archive examination were analyzed  by using a test item analysis software. The result demonstrates that in the term of difficulty index, the english item test met 48% to be acknowledment and the presentage of distractor effectiveness of English test was 41%. It means that more than 50% of the test should be revised and removed.
Critical Thinking Through Distance Learning: An Analysis of Indonesian Open University Basidin Mizal; Rayhan Izzati Basith; Tathahira Tathahira
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 1 (2021): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i1.3667

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This study purposes the enhancement of Critical Thinking ability for students at Indonesian Open University or Universitas Terbuka (UT) and argues that critical thinking can be effectively implemented for online students to improve their skills during their academic life. If it is successful, Indonesian Open University can be better satisfied with their scholars’ quality and sustainable outcomes. This study employed the literature study approach by obtaining the data and information from relevant previous studies. This study suggested that in order to enhance students’ learning outcomes at UT, the instructors are expected to introduce the concept of critical thinking ability through learning content, instructional methods, practice examples and feedback. It is also suggested that students should be encouraged to participate in collaborative learning to stimulate their higher order thinking. The role of instructors and faculty member in designing engaging learning activities and providing accurate information related to learning management system are considerably crucial.
Leveraging Educational Functions of Inspirational Video: Emerging Students’ Sense of Community Development Adi Suryani; Soedarso Soedarso; Zainul Muhibbin; Marsudi Marsudi; Ni Wayan Suarmini
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.v2i2.2530

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Today, the use of video is prevalent in facilitating learning process. Commonly, it is used to deliver cognitive content. By using video, knowledge the delivered content can be easier to understand, clearer to grasp and becomes more interesting. Many studies devoted to explore the cognitive functions of video. However, how video can affectively contribute to self-development and potential community developed remains unexplored widely. This study intends to examine inspirational video impacts on students’ analysis, inspiration and motivation to develop themselves and contribute their self-development to wider community. The study adopts a qualitative method. The data are collected from thirty-eight student participants. The study finds that video can stimulate the student-participants to develop self-commitment to undertake self-learning, perseverance, hard work, diligence, emotion regulation and elf-efficacy. The study also reveals that the student participants develop commitment to contribute their learning to community development. Thus, it can be indicated that video is a potential development tool, which can promote human capital improvement through self-learning and self improvement and social capital, through social cohesion and engagement for succeeding community development.
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
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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.
The Expression of “Enak” (Delicious) For Food In Social Media Instagram Khusnul Khatimah; Rawinda Fitrotul Mualafina; Cut Irna Liyana
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 2 (2021): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i2.4511

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The purpose of this study is to describe the form of expressions “enak” (delicious) in Instagram social media and the function of using these forms. The method used is a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form uninvolved conversation observation technique on the use of expressions “enak” on several Instagram accounts. The results obtained are (a) the form of “enak” expressions is in the form of standard expressions, religious sentences, prefixes ter- and se- in the form of slang, and hyperbolic expressions; (b) the function of using this form is to promote food products, create a contemporary impression, and provide a more concrete picture.
An Inquiry into the Managerial Competencies of Islamic Senior High School of Nurul Islam Principal at Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Zobi Mazhabi; Muhammad Yunus; Abdul Hamid Aly; Yoyok Amirudin
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 2 (2021): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i2.4526

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This study aimed at investigating the key management competencies of Islamic Senior High School Nurul Islam West Nusa Tenggara, how the managerial competence of Nurul Islam principal in term of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling also the teacher conception regarding to the issues. In doing so, the study applied qualitative design of case study model. The data gathered through semi-structured interview by involving the principal and one teacher. The zoom meeting platform was utilized to interview the targeted principals. The data were interpreted by applying inductive content analysis technique. Align with the result of data interpretation, having clear and measurable vision and mision, having good teaching and learning program, having criteria for efective learning environtment, involving four frame of leadership style, excuting good administration management process and control are the array of aspects that should be considered by a principle in conducting management in Islamic Senior High School of Nurul Islam.            
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
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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.
The Integration of Mind Mapping Technique in Storytelling to Assist EFL students in Mastering Speaking Skill Nizar Saputra; Muntasir Muntasir
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 2 (2021): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i2.4460

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This research investigates the effectiveness of mind mapping implementation in storytelling to improve students' speaking skills.  This research was framed as an experimental method in which tests and interviews are used to analyze the data. The test consisted of pre-test and post-test, while the structured interview is used to find out students' perspectives toward using mind mapping in storytelling. The finding suggests a significant difference between students' speaking skills in retelling stories using mind mapping and without mind mapping. This difference could be seen from the distribution of the t-score, which is higher than the t-table. T-score is 6. 8, and the t-table is 1.7. The research also suggests that the students considered the mind mapping technique an excellent and effective technique applied in storytelling to improve their speaking performance. Based on the result, the application of the Mind Mapping Technique in storytelling in teaching speaking skills can be one of effective ways to improve the student's speaking performance.
Relationship between Perception of Village Cadre's Interpersonal Communication and Health Service Satisfaction Dede Yuliarti; Firman Parlindungan
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 2 (2021): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i2.5058

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Interpersonal communication is communication that occurs between two or more people, which is usually not formally regulated. In interpersonal communication, each participant uses all elements of the communication process. Village cadres have a very important role in monitoring, controlling and paying attention to the health condition of the community in Keude Tanjong Village, XVI District, West Aceh Regency. The services provided by village cadres with the community at the posyandu are positive and can be well received by visitors at the posyandu, so that the satisfaction achieved gets positive results. This research is quantitative. Respondents who became the target of the study were mothers or people who visited the posyandu in Keude Tanjong village. Data collection using the Likert scale method, in-depth interviews, and using SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) application access. Analysis of the services provided by village cadres to the community got a good response, but there were also some respondents who did not accept the services provided, so that when they got respondents it was not pleasant, it was marked by negative perceptions of the various characteristics of these things and the triggers of the problem. The results showed that the relationship between interpersonal communication of village cadres and satisfaction with health services at the posyandu between posyandu cadres and the community in Keude Tanjong Village was strongly positive, namely, the relationship between interpersonal communication of village cadres and satisfaction of health services in the same direction where the greater the interpersonal communication relationship of village cadres, it would be the greater the satisfaction of health services in the village of Keude Tanjong.
Interpreting Islamic Doctrine as The Religion of Liberation in Education (Considering The Thoughts of Asghar Ali Engineer) Karwadi Karwadi; Aninditya Sri Nugraheni; Shindy Lestari
IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion Vol 3, No 2 (2021): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35308/ijelr.v3i2.4387

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Education must be returned to its original khittah, that is, to humanize man with all the potential he has. In this framework, important efforts in the of Islamic liberation must be the spirit and foundation of ontological, epistemological as well as axiological education. Among the contemporary Islamic thoughts that give awareness that Islam has the power of liberation is the Asghar Ali Engineer which is derived primarily from the Qur'an and Sunnah. This finding can interpret the doctrine of Islam as a religion of liberation in education that weighs from the thoughts of Asghar Ali Engineer who has relevance and urgency. The results of this study explain about alternative solutions to the problems Islamic education in the era of globalization, namely: 1) greater attention to the reality of living in the world, can be used as a foundation for compiling the Islamic education curriculum. 2) Fight against the pro status quo. Islamic education should be based on the spirit of respecting humans as beings thinking, conscious, potentially and equipped with the right to determine their own life choices. 3) Side with marginalized communities and encourage them to actively participate. 4) Liberation theology emphasizes on the problem of praxis rather than on abstract-speculative thoughts. So that the nuances of Islamic education are quite felt is the pressure on the rational, intellectual, ethical aspects, very few that enter the applied area, skills or technology as one of the meanings that can be taken from the spirit of Islamic liberation theology.