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quantitative scores, but it is more how they value the process they have honestly. This study also acted as a bridge to interpret the random facts faced by the
parties to be easily understand. The researcher wants to invite all the parties and readers to realize the sympathy they have to all who suffer washback of the NE. In
the discussion, the researcher mentioned that the parties gave up the washback they encountered. The researcher invites to fix the communication among students,
teachers, and the school authority to minimize the impacts of washbck. What they need to have is just to be listened to. They need to share their untold anxieties. For
instance, small discussion or sharing would be a good way for them lighten their pressure.
C. Recommendations
This study proposed recommendations for teachersEnglish teachers, school, and future researchers.
1. For TeachersEnglish Teachers
The researcher suggested three recommendations for teachers. Teachers should intense their communication to their students to accommodate their anxieties
in classroom. They should also be more creative in presenting the materials to avoid boring. In addition, teachers should be braver to interfere the school in creating
students-friendly NE preparation programs.
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2. For School
This study found a large gap between school and the teachers and students. It made NE preparation programs run ineffectively. Schools were expected to be
more humble to the students and teachers to build better communication with the teachers and students. Thus, the parties can cooperate more effectively.
3. For Future Researchers
The study investigated a unique context of washback in an inner-city vocational high school in Yogyakarta. This study may inspire the future researchers
to explore the phenomenon of washback in different context.
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