ERIC Number: EJ1391435
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-2527-6492
EISSN: EISSN-2527-8746
EFL Student Teachers' Experiences in Writing Their Undergraduate Theses in Jambi
Abrar, Mukhlash; Fajaryani, Nunung; Hutabarat, Roni Rizki; Failasofah; Masbirorotni
Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, v7 n2 p401-416 2023
The purpose of this qualitative study was to comprehensively investigate the experiences in writing undergraduate theses, the challenges faced, and strategies to alleviate the encountered challenges, of ten EFL student teachers at one higher education institution in Jambi. To collect the data, we employed semi-structured interviews guided by an interview protocol to elicit the participants' responses. The results of the study, through thematic analysis (Braun & Clark, 2006), indicated that there are four major themes of challenges in writing an undergraduate thesis, including linguistics and writing knowledge issues, psychological issues, media and resources issues, and supervision and time management issues. To cope with those challenges, the participants employed some strategies, such as self-management strategy, technological help, and help from others. This study suggests EFL student teachers identify issues they struggle with in writing their theses. It is necessary so they could find a helpful way to deal with the challenge.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Theses, Self Management, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Student Teachers, Time Management, Student Attitudes, Writing Difficulties, Language Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Writing Strategies, Help Seeking, Case Studies, Foreign Countries
Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. English Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, State Islamic Institute of Samarinda, Indonesia. e-mail: ijeltalj@gmail.com; Web site: https://ijeltal.org/index.php/ijeltal
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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