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Character Building In Online And Face-To-Face Efl Classrooms In Junior High School: The Strategies And Challenges

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to scrutinize EFL teachers’ strategies and challenges of character building in online and face-to-face classrooms. This case study involved two seventh grade English teachers as the subjects. The findings revealed that the teachers’ strategies of character building in seventh grade EFL classrooms were through the use of speech acts, modeling, rule reinforcement, and habituation. However, the strategies to use in the online and face-to-face classrooms were different. The challenges the teachers faced during the teaching and learning process were time allotment, the absence of English in some elementary schools, and the zoning system.

Video-Based Mobile Learning In Efl's Writing, Imelda Imelda

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The development of ICT has been recognized as an important aspect in today's EFL classroom. Due to the low achievement of Indonesian EFL's writing, video-based mobile learning is believed to be able to enhance the students writing skill. The flexibility and the practicality of mobile learning through video project offer a solution to English teachers in facilitating the students' language learning and fostering the students' engagement in authentic - real life context at their interests. This paper aims at presenting the literature review on the benefits of video-based mobile learning and its implementation in EFL's writing.

Can Music-Based Interventions Improve The Prelinguistic Skills Of Young Children On The Autism Spectrum? A Systematic Review, Blythe Serrano

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Many children on the autism spectrum have difficulty developing prelinguistic skills

such as joint attention, purposeful vocalization, and gesture, which are strongly

related to later expressive and receptive language development. This systematic

review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of music-based interventions in

supporting the development of these foundational prelinguistic skills in young

children on the autism spectrum. Five databases were searched, yielding a total of

332 results. Five articles ultimately met criteria for inclusion. Results of these studies

were mixed, with studies in which the intervention was delivered by a professional

rather than a caregiver yielding more positive results. Additional …

Experiences Of Friendships And Artificial Intelligence, Victoria L. Hober, Chloe Nelson

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between friendship and the use of AI companions. Participants (N=136) completed an online survey that included questions from four questionnaires: Perceptions of Companion AI Impacts (PCI), which was developed for the purpose of this study, Lubben Social Network Scale -Revised (Lubben, 1988), Self Disclosure Scale (Augustine & Essel, 2024), and Openness to Use AI Companion, which was also created for the use of this study. Through these tests, the researchers aimed to measure the perceived risks and benefits associated with AI companion use, as well as social belongingness, willingness to …

The Efficacy Of Informal Mindfulness Practices Towards Enhancing Psychological Well-Being And Life Satisfaction Among College Students, Carol Patrick, Tianhui Xie

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US college students face psychological challenges from academic pressure and social demands. Informal mindfulness practices may help reduce stress and improve mental well-being. Previous studies have looked at informal contemplative practices in daily life. However, none have studied skincare as a mindfulness practice. This study investigates whether incorporating informal mindfulness into skincare routines can enhance well-being, life satisfaction, and mindfulness in US college students.

Over a 14-day experimental period, approximately 150 participants were assigned to one of the three groups: a mindful skincare group, a descriptive skincare group, or a no-intervention group. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the PERMA …

Physical Therapy Patient Exercise Adherence Intervention, Carter D. Booe, Dean Clark, Ernesto Duenez, Aiden Haworth, Nathan Jaeger, Gabe Tross, Emery Wolfe

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Non-adherence to prescribed home exercise programs significantly undermines the efficacy of physical therapy (PT), with research indicating only approximately 35% of patients fully adhere to regimens. This issue contributes to suboptimal recovery and places a staggering financial burden on the healthcare system, estimated at $100 billion to $300 billion annually. The Physical Therapy Home Exercise Adherence Trial (PT-HEAT) evaluates the effectiveness of a 14-week behavioral education intervention designed to improve patient adherence outside the clinical setting.

Utilizing the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) model, this protocol involves PT staff administering a motivational-volitional screener, followed by trained student aides delivering targeted …

Creative Engagement For Community Through The Life-Span, D. Nicole English, Pelgy Vaz

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Creative Engagement for Community Through the Life-Span

Creative Engagement includes crafts, cultural practices, expressive arts, and activities that bring people together. Having access to such activities enables people to develop healthy habits, social interactions, and build community that can sustain one throughout the lifespan. On-going research indicates that Creative Engagement Activities, and the Communities of Practice that build around them, benefit people throughout the life-span, but become particularly important to older adults, by building resilience and social connections, in the face of inevitable life losses.

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Unlocking Minds Behind Bars: Inmates’ Perceptions Of Educational Services In Southeast Nigerian Prisons, Ijeoma B. Uche Dr, Okala A. Uche Dr, Agatha U. Nzewuji Dr

Journal of Prison Education Research

This study explores inmates’ perceptions of educational services in Southeast Nigerian prisons, focusing on their role in rehabilitation and reintegration. Using a qualitative design grounded in the capability approach and interpretive phenomenological analysis, data were gathered through in-depth interviews with 15 convicted inmates across three correctional facilities in Southeast Nigeria. Interviews were conducted in English and Nigerian Pidgin, and analyzed using NVivo 12. Findings revealed three major themes: the relevance and accessibility of educational programs, benefits such as improved self-worth, skill acquisition, and hope for reintegration, and key barriers like limited access, inadequate resources, and institutional apathy. Although the capability …

2025-2026 Woodwind Department Recital, Betania Canas, Mia Cotton, Ay Kawasaki, Aj Meyer, Daniel Cruz, Amanda Rearden, Karen Trujillo, Rishi Gurnani, Chase Hogan, Juanita Jaimes, Noah Suarez, Nicholas Weathers, Jacob Lomboy, Derek Lund, Ethan Thompson, Ziling Wang

Studio Recitals

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2025-2026 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation, Lindenwood University

Honors Convocation Programs

2025-2026 Lindenwood University Honors Convocation.

An Occupation-Based Support Group For Underserved Adults Living With Lymphedema, Amivi Amega

Student Capstone Papers

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that can significantly impact physical function, psychosocial well-being, and participation in meaningful occupations. Although traditional management primarily focuses on physical symptom reduction, gaps remain in addressing long-term participation and quality of life, particularly among underserved populations. The purpose of this capstone project was to develop an occupation-based support group manual designed to support both the physical and psychosocial needs of adults living with lymphedema.

This project was informed by a needs assessment and expert feedback from Certified Lymphedema Therapists, enhancing clinical relevance and applicability. The manual integrates principles from the Model of Human Occupation and …

Place Names And Presidential Control, Austin Kruse

Northwestern University Law Review

Since the start of his second term, President Trump has issued executive orders at an extraordinary pace, using them to advance a broader ideological agenda across the administrative state. While scholarly attention has largely focused on the most sweeping of these directives, less prominent orders raise similar concerns about the reach of presidential power. This Note examines one such order: Executive Order 14,172, which directs the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali and expands presidential influence over the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN).

Although geographic naming is ostensibly apolitical, place names are deeply entangled with questions of …

Teaching Using Youtube Tutorial Video To Improve Students' Speaking Skills, Ida Prasetianing Jati, Alis Saukah, Nunung Suryati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed at researching how YouTube Tutorial Videos can improve students' speaking skill in performing procedure text. It employs Collaborative Action Research adapting Kemmis and Taggart design, which covers 1) planning, 2) implementing, 3) observing, 4) reflecting. Result of the study showed that the students' speaking skill was improving in three aspects 1) accuracy, 2) fluency, 3) performance. However, it was revealed that native English speaker (NES) videos are not helpful for the students, especially the low-level student. Non-native English speaker (NNES) videos were more helpful for the students because they tend to speak slower with clearer articulation.

Management Of Discipline Culture Of High School Students In Eastern Indonesia, Sherly Ersinta Lawa, Bambang Budi Wiyono, Achmad Supriyanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aims to determine the management process of disciplining the culture of high school students. This study used a descriptive qualitative design with a multi-site study design. Collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data were analyzed by stages of data condensation, data display, and conclusions, verification. The results of the study show that: (1) discipline of students emphasizes time discipline, dressing, appearance; (2) discipline is applied so that students can become quality and superior people; (3) discipline is built by disseminating rules and sanctions for violations, cooperation with parents; (4) the strategy of building a culture of …

Basic Psychological Needs On Primary School Student Well-Being, Deasyanti Deasyanti, Helmi Nurhasanah

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to test the effect of basic psychological needs toward the school well-being. This quantitative study uses a causal relationship research design. A total of 150 students were taken from six primary schools using a multi stage cluster random sampling technique. Data were collected by using two types of instruments, namely instruments to measure basic psychological needs; and instruments to measure school well-being. Data then analyzed by using regression. The findings showed there was an effect of the basic psychological needs on school well being. The need for relatedness is the most predictor to school well-being; whereas the …

Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition (Circ) On Writing Achievement Across Self-Efficacy, Heny Setyawati, Suharmanto Suharmanto, Johannes Anantya Prayogo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study was conducted to reveal the effectiveness of Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) implementation on writing achievement by considering the level of students' self-efficacy. The findings revealed that CIRC contribute a better effect on student' writing achievement than conventional method. This also revealed that writing achievement was higher on students who categorized in high self-efficacy than those categorized in low self-efficacy. Furthermore, it was noted that self-efficacy and teaching method had no interaction.

Students' Perceptions Of The Flipped Academic Writing Classroom Learning Activities, Muhammad Dzulfiqar Praseno, Utari Praba Astuti, Niamika El Khoiri

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Flipped-classroom strategy, as the name suggests, flips the conventional teaching and learning process. In a flipped classroom, students learn the materials at home in an online platform (out-class) and then they learn more through discussion with their peers in the classroom (in-class). This study focuses on students' perceptions of the activities in a flipped academic writing classroom. The result shows that the activities were able to help students to learn and improve their academic writing. In addition, students also gave positive responses to the use of teaching media and peer feedback sessions.

Students' Willingness To Communicate In English Through Virtual Classroom, Chotmaniyah Chotmaniyah, Yazid Basthomi, Mirjam Anugerahwati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The aim of this study is to describe students' willingness to communicate in English through virtual classroom during Covids-19 Pandemic. This study used descriptive qualitative research design, conducted at SMK Negeri 8 Malang. Data collection methods were obtained from students' responses on questionnaires and compiled with transcripts of the virtual interview result. The finding showed the students preferred to communicate in English written rather than English spoken.

The Effect Of Using Google Docs On The Students' Skill In Writing Expository Essay Across Personality Learning Style, Bagio Tjahjadi, Sintha Tresnadewi, Bambang Yudi Cahyono

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research is aimed at (1) finding out whether the EFL students taught using Google docs show better writing ability than those taught without using Google docs, (2) discovering if there is a significant difference in writing ability between the introverted students and extroverted students taught using Google docs. The results showed that the mean score of experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group. When it comes to personality learning styles, there was no significant difference in the mean scores obtained by the extroverted students and introverted students.

Efl Learning Strategies Employed By Indonesian Successful High School Students, Maharani Khansa

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Language learning strategies (LLSs) play an essential role in the process of English language learning. This study is aimed at investigating language-learning strategies employed by successful Indonesian EFL high school students. This study is of significance to provide a model of strategies practiced by successful EFL students who manage to develop good command of English regardless certain limitations and challenges they face. The results of this study show the students actively employ a combination of affective and cognitive-social learning strategies to develop their English skills.

An Analysis Of The Emerging Factors Of Fla And Fle Based On Students' Perception, Maula Khoirunnisa, Yazid Basthomi, Mirjam Anugerahwati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This qualitative survey study investigated the students’ perspectives on the emerging factors of anxiety and enjoyment during ESP class of non-English department students. This study involved 35 freshmen of non-English department study program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang who were joining ESP class. The most frequent causes of FLA based on the students’ perception were being afraid that their utterances are not understandable, their own concern on their pronunciation and accent and thoughts that others can speak better than they do. For FLE, the excellent atmosphere created by the teachers was most considered by the students to contribute to their enjoyment …

Fostering Autonomy Through Digital Reading: Students' Evaluation Of The Readyread Application, Rulli Putri Maulida, Francisca M. Ivone, Anik Nunuk Wulyani

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

ReadyRead is an Android-based application which provides several features for scaffolding reading comprehension practice. It is the product of Design-Based Research. The present study examined high school students’ experience in using the application. An online questionnaire was employed to gather information on students’ opinions regarding the content, learning activities, and usability of the app. Results of the data analysis revealed the most favorable feature in the app perceived to be the most helpful for students in learning reading independently. Further, the app provides space for students to learn individually and collaboratively. Suggestions from the students are constructive and taken into …

Efl Teachers' Strategies In Teaching Four Language Skills During Online Learning, Hardina D. Ni'mah, Utami Widiati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus ganda untuk menentukan bagaimana guru EFL menerapkan strategi dalam mengajarkan empat keterampilan bahasa (berbicara, mendengarkan, membaca, dan menulis) selama pembelajaran online. Tantangan muncul akibat pergeseran moda mengajar konvensional ke platform digital.

Digital Games-Based Learning: An Innovative Language Learning In Efl Classroom By Utilizing Kahoot!, Santianaa Santianaa, Suci Nurzannah Efendi, Ratu Sarah Pujasari, Abdul Gafur Marzuki, Erizare Erizare

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi persepsi siswa tentang pemanfaatan Kahoot! untuk belajar bahasa di kelas EFL. Temuan mengungkapkan bahwa persepsi siswa positif, di mana Kahoot dianggap mendorong pembelajaran yang menyenangkan, meningkatkan motivasi, dan membantu mengasah otak melalui gaya kompetisi.

Kompak (Youth Community Of Care And Anti-Poverty): Youth Community Role To Encourage The Underprivileged Students And Youth Empowerment, Roki' Amrullah, Okta Mela Cikal Santoso, Sa'dun Akbar, Ade Eka Anggraini

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

KOMPAK adalah organisasi pemuda dinamis yang berkomitmen untuk memberantas kemiskinan dengan fokus pada pembelajaran dan pendidikan. Artikel ini menyoroti peran komunitas pemuda dalam memberdayakan siswa kurang mampu di Bunulrejo, Kota Malang, melalui pembiayaan sekolah, bimbingan belajar gratis, dan pembinaan karier.

Graduate Students Metacognitive Reading Knowledge Of, Dwi Susanti, Furaidah Furaidah, Johannes Ananto Prayogo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study presents the graduate students' understanding of metacognitive reading strategies. Obtained from thinking-aloud and interview, seven reading strategies are monitored when reading namely, (1) restating strategy to figure out the author's meaning, (2) making gist conclusion to get the key point, (3) using Google translate to interpret new terms confidently...

English Performance Of The Students Of The English Department From Different Educational Backgrounds, Sakinah Aprilia Dewi, Ali Saukah, Utari Praba Astuti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to compare school program attended by students in Senior High School based on the score of the English performance. The data collected were in form of participants' individual score of Placement test. The data representing 309 participants divided in to three groups; natural science, social science and language program.

Politeness Value Adoption From Petitih Minangkabau Proverbs On Bibliocounseling As Kipas Counseling Model, Ibrahim Ali Husein, Andi Mappiare-At, Fattah Hanurawan

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The purpose of this research was to identify and describe about the value of politeness in pepatah petitih Minangkabau. This research used a descriptive apporoach using with analysis strategi of Gadamerian hermeneutic. The results of the identification value are then adopted into a format and content of bibliocounseling to develop social skills of students'. The result of analysis showed that there were 7 (seven) values of politeness in pepatah petitih Minangkabau. These value are summarized into 4 (four) elements of social skills to the conception of kato nan ampek. The stage activity bibliocounseling was based on the stege of the …

Exploring English Lecturers' Beliefs About The Use Of Native Language In The Efl Context, Muhammad Hidayat, Gunadi Harry Sulistyo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The beginning of the twentieth century was the time when the ELT theoreticians and academics prohibited the use of mother tongue with the assumption that teaching and learning a new language in the exclusive and monolingual approach must be better-off. After obtaining its dominance in language teaching methodology, this monolingual approach began to be questioned. Moreover, what is up-to-date in works of literature and theories is not essentially indicating what actually arrives on the scene in the EFL classroom practices. The students’ own-language (OL) has survived over the years. This research explored the lecturers’ beliefs about the use of own-language …

Swear Words In Early Childhood Communication, Yuli Rahayu Indriani, Hardika Hardika, Ach. Rasyad

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

There has many differ perception about the meaning of swear words in daily communication, so that this research's aim was to described those swear word's meaning. The focus of this research is meaning of swear words that said by children age 4-6 years in RA Al-Azhar Bantur. This research used descriptive qualitative method, thereby the collected data was found on research field. The result showed that the swearing words commonly spoken by children was jancuk, taek, bedhes, patek, goblok, gendeng, and jangkrik. Children did not know the meaning of those swearing words, but they assume that swearing is a taboo …