Midwifery Students' Perceptions of Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for English Language Learning (ELL)

Authors

  • Sri Ningsih Akademi Kebidanan Tahirah Al Baeti Bulukumba, Indonesia
  • Yafed Syufi Universitas Papua, Manokwari, Indonesia
  • Amalia Lakehu Universitas Papua, Manokwari, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31849/elsya.v7i1.22565

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, English language learning, Healthcare education, Midwifery, Student’s perceptions

Abstract

This study aims to explore the language politeness of elementary school students in daily interactions, analyze the integration of digital literacy in Indonesian language learning, and describe the barriers in the process. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, the research was conducted at ICT Al Abidin Elementary School in Surakarta. Data was collected through observation, interview, and documentation study, the research was analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive technique. The results showed that students have a fairly good level of language politeness in formal contexts, but still face challenges in informal and digital interactions. The integration of digital literacy in Indonesian language learning has been comprehensively implemented, including the use of e-books, online information search, and multimedia projects. Students show a positive response to this integration. The main barriers include access to inappropriate content and challenges in teaching language politeness in digital environments. The study concludes that despite significant progress, continued efforts are needed to maximize the potential of technology in effective and relevant Indonesian language learning in the digital era.

Author Biographies

  • Sri Ningsih, Akademi Kebidanan Tahirah Al Baeti Bulukumba, Indonesia

    Dr. Sri Ningsih is a Senior Lecturer at the Tahirah Al Baeti Midwifery Academy. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics, an M.A. in English, and a B.A. in English Literature from Hasanuddin University. She received scholarships for programs in China (2012) and the U.S. (2018). She completed a Postdoctoral Program (2022-2023) at the National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia. Her research focuses on linguistics, cultural studies, and education, with emphasis on ethnolinguistics, language vitality, and health . She completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at BRIN (2022-2023) and a Sandwich Fellowship at Northern Illinois University (2018). Her work appears in numerous international journals, including Issues in Educational Research.

  • Yafed Syufi, Universitas Papua, Manokwari, Indonesia

    Dr. Yafed Syufi is Vice Dean II at the Postgraduate School of Universitas Papua. He holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Udayana University, M.A. in Linguistics from Gadjah Mada University, and B.A. in Indonesian Literature from Sam Ratulangi University. His research focuses on linguistic and cultural studies of Papua's indigenous communities, particularly the Irires, Mpur, and Miyah ethnic groups.

  • Amalia Lakehu, Universitas Papua, Manokwari, Indonesia

    Amalia Lakehu is a lecturer in the Study Program of English Education at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Papua (UNIPA) in Manokwari, Indonesia. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of South Australia, specializing in Education, TESOL/TEFL, and Technology in Education.

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Published

2025-05-17

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies

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Midwifery Students’ Perceptions of Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for English Language Learning (ELL). (2025). Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies, 7(1), 90-100. https://doi.org/10.31849/elsya.v7i1.22565