This study explores attention span and reading engagement among fourth-semester English Education students at Sriwijaya University and their influence on academic reading. Using a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through semi- structured interviews with six students and analyzed thematically. The findings indicate that reading engagement is shaped by personal interest and mater…
This study examined the relationship between QuillBot use frequency and perceived grammar awareness among 58 eighth-semester English Education students at Sriwijaya University, selected through purposive sampling. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected through two validated questionnaires and analyzed using Spearman's Rank Correlation and Simple Linear Regression. The re…
This study investigated the use of OME TV to enhance university students' English speaking skills. A qualitative approach was employed, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with students who actively use OME TV for practicing English, then analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. The findings indicate that OME TV significantly contributes to speaking developmen…
This study explored students’ perceptions of using ELSA Speak AI to improve their English speaking ability, including the benefits and challenges they experienced. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five English Education students from different academic levels. The findings showed that ELSA Speak AI helped improve pronunciation, vocabula…
This study aims to design and develop Canva-based website interactive media using a Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach for teaching Procedure Text in Grade XI English learning at a vocational high school. The subjects of this study were Grade XI students of SMK Negeri 1 Talang Ubi. The media development process followed the ADDIE model combined with Tessmer’s evaluation model. Ba…
This study examined the level of academic burnout, coping strategies most frequently used, and their correlations with and contributions to academic performance among 93 fifth-semester students of English Education at Universitas Sriwijaya. A quantitative descriptive correlational design was employed, using the MBI-SS, Brief COPE, and semester GPA as instruments. Data were analyzed through desc…
This study aimed to investigate the contribution of peer support, family support, and institutional support to first-semester English Education students’ speaking performance in the Informal Interactions class at Sriwijaya University and to identify the strongest contributing factor. This quantitative study employed multiple regression analysis involving 102 first-semester English Education s…
Passing the Universitas Sriwijaya English Proficiency Test (USEPT) on the first attempt is considered an important achievement for students of the English Education Study Program, as English proficiency is closely related to their academic requirements and future professional careers. However, not all students are able to achieve this result. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the facto…
This study explores the experiences of pre-service teachers from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sriwijaya, during the SEA Teacher international teaching practicum, focusing on intercultural encounters and language teaching practices in cross-cultural educational contexts. This study employed a qualitative narrative inquiry design with an autoethnographic perspective …
This study examines social media usage, self-control, and GPA among the English students at Sriwijaya University. The population of this study was 379 English students who registered in year 2024/2025. A purposive sampling was used to select 65 students in the academic year of 2021/2022 and 10 participants was drawn to be interviewed in the qualitative component. The data were collected, which …
This study investigated the correlation and contribution of Meaning-Focused Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) to the receptive vocabulary knowledge of English Education students at Sriwijaya University. A correlational research design was employed with 98 undergraduate students from the fourth and sixth semesters of the academic year 2025/2026. Data were collected through a 12-item Me…
This study investigates English Education students’ perspectives on the (PLP) Pengenalan Lapangan Persekolahan program and its influence on their teaching motivation. The rationale of the study is the challenges in teacher quality and the complexities of the profession. This Study aims to investigate English Education students' perspective on the School Field Experience (PLP) program and its …
This research aimed to investigate sixth-semester students’ perceptions of ChatGPT as an English learning tool in the English Education Study Programs at Sriwijaya University and UIN Raden Fatah Palembang. This research employed a descriptive quantitative design using a survey questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The questionnaire consisted of 20 Likert-scale items co…
Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan fungsi, nilai-nilai budaya, dan pemeliharaan andei-andei dalam masyarakat Melayu Jerieng Bangka. Penelitian dirancang dengan desain etnografi Spradley dan analisis isi. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, catatan lapangan, dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 20 orang yang mencakup penutur andei-andei, tokoh masyarakat, dan…
This study developed an interactive Augmented Reality (AR)-based book titled Zero Waste, Bright Future to facilitate environmental literacy in EFL learning, using the ADDIE model at MAN 2 Palembang with eleventh-grade students and English teachers as participants. Needs analysis showed strong student interest in technology-integrated learning, while teachers noted a lack of sustainability-theme…
This study investigates fresh graduates’ student view of the Microteaching and PLP programs in preparing them to teach in secondary schools. This study used a qualitative narrative inquiry design involving six fresh graduates from the English Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results show that both M…
This study investigated the enhancement of Grade XI students' English ecological literacy through Place-Based Pedagogy (PBP) within a collaborative Participatory Action Research (PAR) framework at SMAN 7 Palembang, Indonesia. Involving 35 students and one English teacher across eight instructional meetings, the study employed a mixed-methods design combining pre-tests, post-tests, classroom obs…
Confidence in speaking is a crucial aspect of English communication, particularly for non-English major students who often struggle to express themselves. This study aimed to understand the lived experiences of non-English major students in developing their speaking confidence through participation in English competitions. This study employed a qualitative approach involving several participant…
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This study aims to explore students’ experiences in their journey from being less active speakers to becoming more active speakers in Speaking class, as well as to identify the factors that support this transition. This research employed a narrative inquiry design conducted in the English Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University. The participants were twelve sixth-semester students sel…
English language learning is no longer limited to the classroom. As digital platforms become increasingly embedded in students' daily lives, informal spaces such as Discord have emerged as platforms where English engagement can happen naturally. This study investigates university students' experiences of using Discord for informal English learning and how they experience English language develo…
This research intends to examine students’ perception of using the game Elden Ring as a medium for English vocabulary acquisition outside the classroom. The present quantitative survey-based study was conducted on 64 active students of the English Education Study Program at Sriwijaya University in the academic year 2025/2026, all of whom had prior experience playing Elden Ring. The data colle…
The ability to deliver effective presentations performance remains a major challenge for many EFL students. However, many students still depend heavily on scripts during presentations. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of concept mastery on students’ English presentation performance by exploring students’ perceptions, their implementation of concept mastery during presenta…
The growing use of social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram has broadened students' exposure to diverse English accents beyond the classroom, yet little research has examined how English Education students perceive these accents and how such perceptions affect their listening experiences. This study explored those perceptions among eight fourth-semester students at Sriwijay…
In the era of globalization, integrating local culture into English language teaching is important to promote students’ cultural awareness while improving their language skills. This study aimed to develop a local culture-based audiovisual media in EFL teaching for seventh-grade students. The product was designed as supplementary learning media integrating Palembang local culture into English…