Teacher agency and the implementation of CEFR-like policies for English for tourism and hospitality: insights from local vocational high schools in Indonesia

Yusra, Kamaludin; Lestari, Yuni Budi; Hamid, M. Obaidul

doi:10.1080/14664208.2021.1965739

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“…This analysis aims to identify common challenges Indonesian language teachers face and the solutions they have implemented to address them. The effectiveness of these solutions will also be evaluated, and their potential impact on student learning outcomes in each faculty will be discussed [30]. Our research findings are presented comprehensively and coherently, using quotes and examples from the data to illustrate key themes and ideas.…”

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Qualitative Study: Teaching Indonesian as the National Language to Students in the All-digital Era: Challenges and Solutions

Ramli¹,

Razali²,

Armia³

2023

IJFMR

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This qualitative study examines the difficulties and solutions of teaching Indonesian as the national language to students in a world dominated by technology. The research examines how Indonesian language teachers and students deal with the difficulties of teaching and learning the language online. Interviews with Indonesian language teachers and students, class observations, and document analysis of language textbooks and digital resources contributed to data collection. According to the findings, language proficiency, digital literacy, motivation, cultural diversity, and authenticity are among the challenges of teaching Indonesian as the national language in an era dominated by technology. The review proposes a few answers for these difficulties, including computerized media, intuitive and cooperative learning exercises, language variety and pragmatics, and social mindfulness. The study concludes that addressing these obstacles can enable students to communicate effectively in the digital age and increase the effectiveness of teaching Indonesian as the national language in an all-digital world.

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Qualitative Study: Teaching Indonesian as the National Language to Students in the All-digital Era: Challenges and Solutions

Ramli¹,

Razali²,

Armia³

2023

IJFMR

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“…However, the facts in the field show that there are still many VHS graduates who cannot use English both orally and in writing. According to the results of research related to the English role-play speaking test given and assessed by the teacher, 73% of the English competence of vocational students is included in the Basic II category and has not reached the target (Yusra et al, 2022).…”

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“…Students' motivation to learn English only showed a slow increase due to their negative views of English and low English proficiency levels. Although 68% of students believe that English is important for future vocational goals, 56% of them state that the language is difficult to learn (Yusra et al, 2022). Factors causing students' lack of English skills, especially in mastering students' HOTS abilities consist of teacher misunderstandings about the concept of HOTS, limited teacher competence in developing HOTS-based materials and activities, and students' dependence on teachers (Hidayat & Lestari, 2022).…”

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The Analysis of Reading Comprehension Question Levels in English Textbook for Vocational High School Based on Revised Bloom's Taxonomy

Sari,

Sahuddin,

Lestari

2023

JEEF

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Reading question is one of the tools that can improve students’ critical thinking. In teaching and learning process, providing questions at the HOTS level really helps students to improve their comprehension. This study aims to analyze the category of cognitive levels in reading questions based on Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy in English textbook “forward an English” for 10th Grade Students of Vocational High School. It used descriptive qualitative research. The data of this study was all of reading comprehension questions found in the textbook. Based on the results, researcher found 202 reading comprehension questions in total which is divided into LOTS level that consist of 133 questions or 65.8% and HOTS level that consist of 69 questions or 34.2%. The most dominant category represented in the English textbook was “remembering” level with 78 questions or 38.6% and the lowest category was “applying” level with 4 questions or 2.0 %. In conclusion, the most of the reading comprehension questions in the English textbook “Forward an English” were at the low level of the cognitive domain. Therefore, the teacher must develop more questions in HOTS level so that the students’ need are in accordance with the demands of 2013 curriculum

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Identifying Tourism Potentials of Ethno-Cultural Attractions in Lombok

Lestari

Yusra

2022

Sustainability

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This article is aimed at identifying the potential of various ethno-cultural practices in the Sasak community with a view of developing them as ethno-cultural attractions to sustain tourists to stay longer in Lombok. Various ethno-cultural practices in relation to folklore, festivals, sports, music, food, beverage, and cultural events were identified, and the tourism potentials were also measured. Data were collected by directly observing and video-recoding the ethno-cultural events, interviewing cultural leaders, religious clerics, community leaders, tourism practitioners, tourism experts, tourism workers’ organizations, entrepreneurs, and governments. With content analysis, the study has identified ethno-cultural practices with the potential to be an alternative to Lombok’s tourist attractions. These practices are not only essential for Indonesian multiculturalism but are also a resource for improving the economic quality of Sasak families and communities. The article also recommends strategies for this development.

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Teacher agency and the implementation of CEFR-like policies for English for tourism and hospitality: insights from local vocational high schools in Indonesia

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Qualitative Study: Teaching Indonesian as the National Language to Students in the All-digital Era: Challenges and Solutions

Qualitative Study: Teaching Indonesian as the National Language to Students in the All-digital Era: Challenges and Solutions

The Analysis of Reading Comprehension Question Levels in English Textbook for Vocational High School Based on Revised Bloom's Taxonomy

Identifying Tourism Potentials of Ethno-Cultural Attractions in Lombok

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