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Journal : JELLT (Journal of English Language and Language Teaching)

The Role of Private Elementary School Principals In Yogyakarta In Implementing Teaching English For Young Learners Azizah, Dinar Martia
JELLT (Journal of English Language and Language Teaching) Vol 9 No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36597/jellt.v9i1.19445

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Previous research has shown that school principals play a crucial role in supporting the success of English language teaching for young learners (TEYL) within the context of English as a second language (ESL). However, there has been limited research focusing on the role of principals in supporting the success of TEYL in the context of English as a foreign language (EFL). Therefore, the objective of this study is to describe the role of private elementary school principals in Yogyakarta in the implementation of TEYL. This study is a case study conducted in two private elementary schools (ES) in Yogyakarta that have achievements in the field of English language education. The subjects of this study include the school principals, curriculum coordinators, English teachers, and staff members of ES A and B. The research instruments were developed based on the Principals’ Work Manual (Directorate of Educational Personnel Development for Elementary and Secondary Education, 2017) and were used to collect data through interviews and observations. The data analysis technique to be used in this research referred to Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014). The activities in data analysis are data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings indicate that the role of private elementary school principals in Yogyakarta in supporting TEYL encompasses several aspects. The aspects are curriculum implementation, student development, teacher professional development and involvement of educational staff, provision of infrastructure, fostering a positive academic culture and atmosphere, enhancing parental and community participation, and organizing additional programs aimed at improving the quality of teaching. The implications of this study suggest that school principals hold a strategic position in assisting teachers to optimize TEYL. Further research could explore the development of training programs for principals to support TEYL within the context of EFL. Keywords: principals, private elementary schools, TEYL, EFL
The National Science Olympiad for English Language Learners at Yogyakarta Elementary Schools: Constraints and Strategies Azizah, Dinar Martia
JELLT (Journal of English Language and Language Teaching) Vol 8 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36597/jellt.v8i1.16993

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The presence of some National Sains Olympiad questions which are written in English is a challenge not only faced by students but also by teachers who are assigned to train them for the Olympiad. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to describe the constraints faced by the students in doing Mathematics and Science Olympiad tests which are written in English and the strategies implemented by the teachers during the trainings on Olympiad. This research is a case study conducted at five Yogyakarta elementary schools which won National Science Olympiad. This study was conducted by employing interviews with ten students who won the Olympiad in the field of Mathematics and Sciences; and five coaching teachers, observation of training activities, and document studies on training materials. The data was then analyzed by using interactive analysis model namely data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results showed that the constraints faced by students in doing Mathematics and Science in English language, such as the students’ misunderstanding of the meaning of specific terms in Math and Science, the difficulty in understanding sentence stucture of the questions, and the low reading ability of the students. Strategies of the teachers in Olympic training such as simplify the language in the questions, giving assistance during the trainings on Olympiad, collaboration of Mathematics, Science, and English teachers, and the use of technology. The implications of this study were the presence of demands to expand the coverage of English learning materials goal and to improve its teaching quality through integrated learning materials and collaboration with other teachers. Therefore, learning material development and design of teachers’ collaboration in Olympic training can be explored deeper in further research. Keywords: National Science Olympiad, English Language Learners, elementary schools, constraints, strategies