Instrument development for integrating character education in ELT materials: Students"™ needs survey

Authors

  • Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2715-1170
  • Hilda Nur Fadhlia UIN Sunan Kalijaga
  • Megan Jinabe Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
  • Hameeda Kalatingal Devaki Amma Memorial Teacher Education College
  • Zhao Yu Qilu Normal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26418/jeltim.v6i2.84102

Keywords:

character education, emancipated curriculum, English language teaching, instrument development, materials

Abstract

In addition to acquiring language skills, English students need to develop character to become responsible global citizens. Learning materials play a crucial role in building students"™ competencies, making it essential to integrate character education (CE) into English language teaching (ELT) materials. This study aims to develop valid and reliable survey instruments to collect data on students"™ needs for designing CE-integrated materials. Using the MEASURE approach, the instrument framework is based on ELT and CE theories. A pilot survey was conducted, and Cronbach"™s Alpha and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were used to ensure reliability and validity. The results confirm the instrument"™s suitability for larger-scale application to assess students"™ needs for CE in classrooms. Researchers and educators can use this tool to gain insights into student expectations and gaps in CE integration. Future research is recommended to test the instrument at different educational levels and to develop complementary instruments capturing teachers"™ perspectives to further enhance the integration of CE in ELT.

Author Biographies

Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum is an Associate Professor at the English Education Department, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, where she teaches graduate courses in language teaching. She earned her Ed.D. from Flinders University, Australia, and focuses on curriculum and materials development, teacher professional development, and technology integration in English language learning.

Hilda Nur Fadhlia, UIN Sunan Kalijaga

Hilda Nur Fadhlia is an English educator at UIN Sunan Kalijaga’s Language Development Center and works as a materials developer in educational technology. Her research interests include critical literacy and EdTech for professional development in language teaching.

Megan Jinabe, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Megan Jinabe is an English Language Teaching practitioner in Yogyakarta and a doctoral student in Language Education Sciences at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Her research focuses on Teaching English for Young Learners (TEYL), curriculum and materials development, and ICT integration in teaching.

Hameeda Kalatingal, Devaki Amma Memorial Teacher Education College

Hameeda Kalathingal is an Assistant Professor with 17 years of experience. She earned an MA in English Literature from the University of Calicut, an M.Ed. from Annamalai University, and an MA in ELT and Materials Development from Leeds Beckett University. She teaches at Devaki Amma Memorial Teacher Education College, India.

Zhao Yu, Qilu Normal University

Zhao Yu is a faculty member at Qilu Normal University in China, where she teaches translation technology to students majoring in translation and English. She is also pursuing her PhD in Education at Segi University, Malaysia. Her research interests focus on translation pedagogy and the integration of technology in translation.

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