2013 Curriculum: The Challenges Based on Vocational English Teachers’ Perspectives

This study aimed at describing and identifying the challenges faced by vocational English teachers in implementing the 2013 curriculum. This study used qualitative research approach conducted in four vocational high schools in Trenggalek and Kediri town, East Java, Indonesia. The data were collected by conducting interview and questionnaire. The results of this study was a number of challenges faced by English teachers dealt with designing the lesson plan, preparing and implementing the materials, learning assessment and classroom management. These challenges, therefore, need more attentions and solutions to succeed teaching and learning process and give better impacts for the English teachers in the implementation of the 2013 curriculum

Pendampingan Autonomous Learning dalam Konteks Peningkatan Bahasa Inggris bagi Mahasiswa dan Tenaga Kependidikan Bidang Kesehatan

Kemampuan berbahasa Inggris di era global merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk mampu berkompetisi di antara masyarakat 5.0. Namun demikian, karena adanya pandemi COVID-19, pembelajaran yang umumnya dahulu dilaksanakan secara tatap muka menjadi sangat terbatas sehingga diperlukan metode belajar autonomous learning atau pembelajaran secara mandiri di mana pembelajar diberi wewenang dan kesadaran penuh akan bagaimana dan kapan ia belajar untuk meningkatkan kompetensinya. Hal ini selaras dengan program pemerintah terkait kebijakan Merdeka Belajar di dunia pendidikan. Sebagai upaya untuk merespon kebijakan tersebut, maka dilakukan peningkatkan kemampuan berbahasa Inggris dengan sasaran mahasiswa dan tenaga kependidikan di bidang kesehatan melalui pendampingan autonomous learning. Dikarenakan banyaknya kampus kesehatan di kota Kediri, sasaran dari kegiatan ini adalah mahasiswa dan tenaga kependidikan di IIK Bhakti Wiyata Kediri. Kegiatan dilakukan selama satu bulan mulai tanggal 26 September hingga 25 Oktober 2022. Media yang digunakan adalah platform English Discoveries (ED) dengan pendampingan melalui Teacher Management System dari ED, TMS, dan Telegram. Dari total 39 peserta, diperoleh rata-rata tingkat penyelesaian ED adalah 54% dengan rata-rata nilai 81. Meski hasil tersebut tergolong baik, namun hanya 19 peserta yang mampu menyelesaikan program hingga 75%. Sebagai perbaikan ke depannya, pendampingan bisa dilakukan lebih intens secara synchronous menggunakan Zoom sehingga dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan kesadaran dalam belajar bahasa Inggris secara mandiri

Enhancing Medical Record Students’ Accessibility in Learning Medical Vocabulary Materials with A Web-Based Application

The rise of online learning during the pandemic era has changed the educational field. Through e-learning, learning is no longer limited by space and time. In response to significant demand, many free online learning platforms emerge in supporting teaching and learning in the virtual classroom. Realizing this phenomenon and based on the needs of the students, the researchers conducted a study aimed at enhancing students’ access to learning medical vocabulary materials through a web-based application, namely Wix-Site.  The research design was RD, with five steps or stages namely need analysis, studying recent theories, developing the product, validating the product to experts, and field testing the product. The subject in this study was medical records students in the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic year. The data collection method was implemented by distributing questionnaires to the students and then analyzed quantitatively. The finding of this research indicated that the implementation of the Wix-site as a means to facilitate students’ access to learning English medical vocabulary was considered effectiv

Integrating Local Contents into Junior High School Student's English Learning Material

This study aimed at developing English local content material for seventh grade students of junior high school in SMPN 1 Trenggalek. Trenggalek local values were integrated into particular topics being addressed in the form of a textbook based on the 2013 curriculum.  The data were gained through interview, observation and questionnaire. The result revealed that the locally – based developed material was successful to fulfill Trenggalek local content. For teacher, it was applied easily to achieve contextual learning and promote students’ interests. For students, it motivated them and their interest in learning English better and improved their ability to talk about their own area and environment