Implementing Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) in SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta.
(Prof. Ju Seong Lee from The Education University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati from UNS, and Sri Tilar Winarni, S.Pd., M.Pd from SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta.)
SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta: Increasing Students’ Capability Through Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE)
We are grateful to announce that SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta has implemented (IDLE) Informal Digital Learning of English into the curriculum especially after-school program. This initiative will be implemented regularly to increase our students’ engagement in studying English through innovative and engaging digital platform. By implementing IDLE, we aim to increase our students’ engagement in learning English, give flexible learning opportunities that are easily accessed by students. We are sure that implementing IDLE, or Informal Digital Learning of English, can significantly improve the language learning experience for students.
A Delightful Visit and Students’ Feedback
SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta were visited Prof. Ju Seong Lee and Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati on Thursday afternoon, October 17, 2024. Their aim is to observe the implementation of the IDLE Module Program. They joined lessons in Mrs. Sri Tilar Winarni’s class, where students of XII F 1 were enthusiastically involved in activities related to playing quiz and listening a song in English.
SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta Joins the IDLE Module Program
SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta is participating in the English learning project using the IDLE Module Program. This project, initiated by Prof. Ju Seong Lee from The Education University of Hong Kong in collaboration with Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati from Sebelas Maret University Surakarta, aims to improve students’ enthusiasm and motivation in learning English through fascinating and various digital activities.
The IDLE Module Program offers a variety of learning opportunities. Students were assigned tasks that required them to engage with English outside the classroom, such as playing interactive games, watching English movies, reading articles, or participating in online discussions. This approach helped them apply their learning in real-life situations. By combining these popular media into the learning process, the program tries to make English language learning more enjoyable and appropriate to students’ interests.
First the teacher shared an interactive quiz namely Kahoot. When playing the quiz, the students showed their high-level interest. The next activity was watching the video of songs. They shared their favourite songs and discussed the stories with their classmates. Besides, they also submitted their answers and the link of the YouTube they watched in a Padlet. Prof. Ju Seong Lee and Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati also conducted interviews with several students to get the students’ experiences and opinion about the program and its impact on their English language skills.
Finally, it can be concluded that the implementation of IDLE at SMA Negeri 2 Surakarta has successfully improved the English language learning experience for students and yielded positive outcomes such as enhanced language skills, as evidenced by improved performance in assessments.
