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Asril, Hendra Riza
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Teachers’ Mother Tongue Use to Improve Indonesian Language Proficiency:: A Case Study in Jambi Elementary School Asril, Hendra Riza; Sulistiyo, Urip; Purba, Andiopenta
International Journal of Language Teaching and Education Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Magister Program of English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/ijolte.v10i2.60522

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This study aims to describe how teachers use the mother tongue as a strategy to improve primary school students’ Indonesian language skills. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design conducted at SDN 3 Kota Jambi. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews, and documentation. The results show that the use of the mother tongue, Jambi Malay, helps students understand Indonesian vocabulary and sentence structure more easily. Teachers used the mother tongue to explain lessons, give examples, and build closer relationships with students, making learning more effective and meaningful. These findings support Translanguaging and Sociocultural Learning theories, which highlight language as a tool for thinking and social interaction. The study contributes theoretically to language learning strategies and provides practical insights for teachers in multilingual classrooms. The limitation of this study lies in its small sample size and single-site focus, suggesting that future research should involve schools with different linguistic backgrounds.
Co-Authors Andiopenta Purba Sulistiyo, Urip