scholarly journals KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES TO TEACH ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN A MONOLINGUAL SCHOOL IN AMBARAWA, INDONESIA

Prominent ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherly Aggita Putri ◽  
Listyani Listyani
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Target Language ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Unique Challenge ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
Unique Condition

Living in Ambarawa, which is a small town, an English teacher in such a location has a unique challenge in teaching the target language. This study was conducted at a monolingual kindergarten in Ambarawa, Indonesia. There is one primary question to be answered in this study, which is what strategies were used by English teachers in teaching vocabulary to young learners at a monolingual kindergarten in Ambarawa, Indonesia. Knowing that learning English vocabulary is important, the researchers conducted this research by observing the class ten times and interviewing the English teacher.  Class observations, which included the strategies used by the teachers and the learning and teaching process used to collect the data. Besides that, an interview with the teacher was conducted after the class observation to find out the reasons for the teacher in choosing the related teaching strategies. The results of the study presented some various teaching strategies which were used to teach English vocabulary in a monolingual school in Ambarawa. From ten class observations and interviews, three main strategies were identified.  The three primary strategies used by the English teacher in a monolingual kindergarten in Ambarawa, Indonesia in teaching English vocabulary to young learners were the use of teaching media, the implementation of appropriate methods and approaches, and the use of fun activities to create a more engaging class. Therefore, given the unique condition of each school, English teachers need to be creative yet wise in choosing the most appropriate teaching strategies to meet the needs of the learners.

PELATIHAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN FUN ENGLISH GAMES USING APPLICATION BAGI GURU BAHASA INGGRIS MAS NU BATAHAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Resdilla Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Learning ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Learning Methods

This article deals with the training of Fun English Games Learning Method for English Teacher in MAS NU Batahan, This article shows several learning methods by using English Games funny and easy to understand, such as, Word Connect Application, Spelling Bee application, Stop the Clock Application, Typing Paragraphs for speed. This activity intends to enlarge some learning methods by using English Games for fun, and to give comprehending that English learning’s easy and enjoying. The method of this study used community development that collaborating theory and practicing in which using fun English games learning method in teaching English for English teacher MAS NU Batahan. The result shows that Fun English Games learning Method’s successfully applied in the classroom, the students are happy and can understand English learning easily and quickly through Fun English Games Method. It has benefit for teachers in teaching 4 skill, reading, writing, speaking and listening that must be mastered by students. In addition, School can use this method to improve the quality of learning in achieving very satisfactory results. Based on the explanation above can be concluded that Fun English Games learning Method for English teachers is very useful dan helpful in teaching and learning process.

scholarly journals Emerging Challenges of Teaching English in Non-native English-Speaking Countries: Teachers’ View

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Nurul Hasanah ◽  
Pratiwi Tri Utami
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Native English Speaking

Teaching English to students, particularly non-English speakers, requires proper strategies and methods. By doing so, each teacher has his/her challenges. This study intends to unveil the emerging challenges faced by English teachers from non-native English-speaking countries (non-NESCs) such as China, Japan, Thailand, Senegal, Mongolia, Cambodia, and Laos. This study stands on to answer two research questions: 1. What are the challenges of teaching English in non-native English-speaking countries? 2. Is there any effort to overcome the challenges? If so, how do they overcome it? By utilizing the qualitative method, seven teachers are interviewed to tell their challenges. The result indicates three main problems, including learning materials which do not cover students’ need, too big classroom size and school environment, and also students’ low motivation. Some programs are conducted to overcome those challenges. For example, Japan has an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) who comes once a week to cooperate with the English teacher in each school. Then, Volunteer English Teacher (VET) program helps English Teachers in Laos.

scholarly journals Natural Approach in English Classes in Primary Schools: Teachers' Perception and Implementation

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranata Giri ◽  
L. P. Artini ◽  
N. N. Padmadewi
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Natural Approach ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Public Elementary Schools

This study aimed at investigating teachers’ perceptions about natural approach in teaching English for young learners and its implementation in public primary schools in Gianyar Regency, particularly on teachers’ perceptions on natural approach in teaching English for young learners, how the English teachers implement naturalistic values in teaching English as a foreign language in Gianyar regency, and teachers’ perceptions about naturalistic values for young learners related to the strategies in teaching English as a foreign language in classroom. The subjects of the study were 3 English teachers in 3 different public elementary schools in Gianyar Regency. The research design of the study was mixed methods. This study used three instruments: observation sheets, questionnaires, and interviews. The observation sheet was used to find out how teachers implemented the naturalistic values in teaching English for young learners. The questionnaire was used to find out teachers’ perceptions on natural approach and the interview was used to find out how teachers’ perceptions related to their strategies in teaching English for young learners in their classrooms. This study showed that the relation between teachers’ perceptions and the implementation found that there were few results indicated inconsistency between both of them. The data were also supported by the result of interviews.

scholarly journals English Teachers' Perception about Humanistic Approach and Its Implementation in Teaching English for Young Learners

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisna Listiari
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
The Body ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Public Elementary Schools ◽  
Humanistic Approach

This study describes the teachers’ perception regarding humanistic approach in teaching English for young learners in Public Elementary Schools in Badung Regency. The objectives of this study were (1) to find out the perceptions of the English teachers in public elementary schools in Badung Regency on humanism values in teaching English for young learners, (2) to find out how the English teachers implement humanism values in teaching English as a foreign language in public elementary schools in Badung Regency, and (3) to find out teachers’ perceptions about humanism values related to their strategies in teaching English for young learners in the classroom. The results indicated that the English teachers practice often reflect their stated beliefs about humanism values. In dealing with feeling of the students, the activity of both T2 and T3 appeared around 30 times.  The average of three teachers was 28.0 or (15.3%). In dealing with students’ motivation in learning process, the average was 25.0 or (13.8%). The most activities appeared in this component was 28 times and it appeared mostly in T3.This study offers some contributions to the body of knowledge about teacher’s competences, particularly the implementation of Teaching English Learners at the Elementary School.

scholarly journals HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING STRATEGIES: AN OVERVIEW OF ENGLISH CLASSES

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
L. Angelianawati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Education ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Target Language ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Higher Education Teaching

ABSTRAk   Salah satu komponen utama dalam perencanaan pendidikan tinggi adalah pengajaran. Berkaitan dengan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, pengajaran berpengaruh terhadap keberhasilan siswa di kelas bahasa Inggris. Pemilihan strategi mengajar yang tepat, yang dilakukan oleh guru bahasa Inggris, membantu pembentukan proses pembelajaran Bahasa yang efektif dan tepat sasaran. Terdapat banyak strategi mengajar yang sesuai untuk pembelajaran bahasa Inggris di pendidikan tinggi. Dalam tulisan ini akan diuraikan beberapa strategi mengajar tersebut, termasuk persyaratan dan hambatannya. Pemahaman tentang strategi mengajar terbaik yang sesuai dengan kelas bahasa Inggris sangat penting bagi guru bahasa Inggris. Ulasan dalam tulisan ini diharapkan dapat menghasilkan perbaikan dalam praktik mengajar pendidikan bahasa Inggris di perguruan tinggi.   Kata Kunci: Pendidikan Tinggi, Metode Pengajaran, Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris     ABSTRACT   One of the main components in higher education planning is teaching. Regarding to English language learning, teaching distributes influences toward the learners’ successfulness in English classes. The appropriate selection of teaching strategies conducted by the English teachers help shaping effective and on-target language learning processes. There are many teaching strategies applicable to English language learning in higher education. The present writing elaborates discussions about those teaching strategies, including its requirements and barriers. Understanding the best teaching strategies which fit the English classes is considerately important for English teachers. It is expected that the discussion will result in the betterment on English teaching practices in higher education.   Key Words: Higher Education, Teaching Strategies, English Education

scholarly journals Teachers' Perception of Teaching English for Young Learners and the Implementation in Public Primary Schools in Jembrana Sub-District

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Risma Listyariyani
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Public Elementary Schools ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
The Government

Teaching English for Young Learners has certain principles that need to be followed, while in fact its implementation in public primary schools does not seem to follow those principles. This research aimed at investigating teachers’ perception of teaching English for young learners and its implementation in public primary schools in Jembrana subdistrict. The research was also used to explore the problems which are encountered by teachers in teaching English in the classroom. This study involved 3 English teachers of Public Elementary Schools in Jembrana subdistrict. The data were collected through questionnaire, rating scales, observation sheets, and interviews guide. The research design was embedded mixed method design with qualitative dominant. The data were analyzed through descriptive qualitative. The results showed that teachers gave strongly positive perceptions about TEYL. Meanwhile, the activities which occurred in the learning process were mostly deal with the component of “Teaching Through Activities” with average range was 10.33. This range means that the component of teaching through activities was very highly implemented among the nine components. The other components were rarely evident during the observation. Based on the result of interview, the main problems which were encountered by the teachers are the difficulty to teach pronunciation to the students, limited learning sources, limited time for preparing lesson, and lack of various learning activities. Thus, this study suggests the government or other policy makers to provide English teachers with some kinds of professional development on practical guidance of TEYL and sufficient learning sources as well. 

scholarly journals USING CHAIN MASSAGE GAME TO SUPPORT YOUNG LEARNERS’ VAK LEARNING STYLE

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Yella Dezas Perdani
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Effective Activity ◽  
Young Learner

This research discusses the involving chain massage to accommodate young learners' learning style in which is conducted at grade 4 of one elementary school in Bandung. The aim of this research are (1) involving chain massage games in teaching English to the young learner, especially in grade 4 of an elementary school in Bandung, (2) finding out teacher’s and children’s responses toward the implementation of chain message in TEYL. This research uses a qualitative study where there are 40 students and one English teacher as the participants. The findings of this study show that chain messages can be considered as an effective activity of TEYL.The children seem to learn English more excitedly by game. With regard to the teacher, chain message game creates classroom activities more interesting and joyful because the children’s are involved in. Moreover, this game is also support different learning style of the children, visual, auditory and kinesthetic. However, the teachers found some obstacles in implementing the technique because they still children who easily get bored.

scholarly journals AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS IN 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN SMA NEGERI 2 SINGARAJA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
H. Prayoga ◽  
N. N. Padmadewi ◽  
D. A. E. Agustini
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
21St Century ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
21St Century Education ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Skills Learning ◽  
Different Levels

The 21st century education brings changes in the classroom practices that are increasingly complex along with the development of the technology. This demands the teachers to adapt their teaching and insert 21stcentury skills in the classroom. This research aimed data analyzing how English  teachers implements learning and innovation skills of 21st century education in teaching English as a foreign language in SMA Negeri 2 Singaraja. A mixed-method was implemented as the method in this study. The research subjects were4 English teachers in SMA Negeri 2 Singaraja. Due to pandemic situation of Corona virus, the data were collected using questionnaire and interview without observations. The results of the questionnaire and interview showed that English teacher inserted learning and innovation skills in their objectives and activities in lesson plans and the English teacher taught the students by inserting the learning and innovation skills. However, the teachers faced problems especially in choosing appropriate materials for their students who are in different levels of abilities.Keyword: 21st century skills, learning and innovation skills

scholarly journals Pre-Service English Teachers' Perceptions, Obstacles and Experiences When Teaching English in the EFL Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Rashed Zannan Alghamdy
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
Efl Students

This article has identified the opinions, perceptions obstacles and experiences of the EFL pre-service English teacher who participated in a training program in EFL context. In this study, only qualitative data was gathered. The participants in this study were 7 pre-service English teachers aged 23-28 years, from seven boys’ schools in Al-Baha city in Saudi Arabia. The researcher interviewed them at the end of the semester of the training program. The findings of this study were that some EFL pre-service English teachers felt that the training program enabled them to increase their confidence and social skills, enabling them to gain more experiences.However, there were many disadvantages, barriers and obstacles to practicing pre-service teaching in the training program. These included: some EFL students were naughty and they caused problems in the classroom, the EFL students’ English level was very weak such that they could not communicate in the language and even they also could not understand the teacher’s instructions. Being in the training program, and studying at the college at the same time was very challenging for the pre-service English teachers. Also, some their main teachers were not willing to guide them. They were also often shy and embarrassed before the students. There were claims that the preparation book was difficult for most pre-service teachers to prepare. Most complained that they lacked the resources they required to prepare for their lessons.

scholarly journals English Teachers' Perception and Classroom Practiceof Behaviourism Values in Bali Kiddy Primary School

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Sukma
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Young Learner ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

This study describes teachers’ perception regarding behaviourism values in teaching English for young learners in Bali Kiddy Primary School. This study involved 3 English teachers of Bali Kiddy Primary School. The objectives of this study were (1) to find out the perceptions of the English teachers in Bali Kiddy Primary School on behaviourism values in teaching English for young learners, (2) to find out how do the English teachers implement behaviorism values approach in teaching English as a foreign language in Bali Kiddy Primary School, and (3) to find out teachers’ perceptions about behaviourism values related to their strategies in teaching English for young learners in the classroom. The data was collected through observation sheets, questionnaires, and interviews. The research design was mix method. The data were analysed through descriptive qualitative which supported by quantitative data.  The results indicated that the stated beliefs about behaviourism values in teaching English for young learner reflect their implementation in the classroom. There were some inconsistency between the perception and implementation based on teachers’ consideration on students’ condition

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