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Journal : FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching

Teaching English to Young Learners Abroad: Indonesian Pre-Service Teachers’ Challenges in Thailand Yunus, Siti Aisyah Mahmud; Zulhermindra; Suyono; Asrida, Deni
FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): FOSTER JELT
Publisher : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of UIN Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/foster-jelt.v7i2.308

Abstract

This study investigates the challenges faced by pre-service teachers in teaching English in Thailand’s elementary schools. Although previous studies have examined Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL), limited research has specifically explored how pre-service teachers experience and navigate challenges in international teaching contexts. This study employed a qualitative case study design involving eight pre-service teachers from UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar who participated in the International Pre-Service Teaching Program in Thailand. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s (1984) interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed three categories of challenges. First, challenges related to learners include cognitive development difficulties, multi-level groups, discipline problems, low focus, lack of motivation, speaking problems, and writing problems. Second, challenges related to pre-service teachers themselves include limited use of technology, lack of professional development, inadequate use of teaching English to young learners (TEYL) methods, difficulty understanding teaching materials, and issues of teacher professionalism. Third, challenges related to the teaching context include language differences, insufficient facilities, curriculum or syllabus issues, lack of mentor support, and cultural differences. Beyond identifying these categories, this study shows that these challenges are interconnected, where linguistic barriers and contextual constraints influence classroom interaction, instructional decisions, and teacher confidence. The findings imply that teacher education programs need to strengthen practical preparation, particularly in classroom management, TEYL pedagogy, cross-cultural communication, and teaching in low-resource environments. This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical insights into the complexity of pre-service teachers’ experiences in international teaching contexts.
Co-Authors ABDUL HAMID Adi Prasetia Nanda Admin JPA Afni Ajum Pulungan Ahmad Syarif Hidayatullah Aisah Anggriani Butar-Butar Aji, Samudra Alim, Nurmaranti AMALIA PUTRI, DIYAH Amirudin Andi Anggraeni Maharbid, Dian Anjasmara, Arinta Antina Delhita Aqilla Salma, Sefia arsana, i wayan Assyfa Ramadhina Aulia Ramadhani Lubis Auria Yusrin Fathya Azzahro, Yusri Despa Bagus Sumargo Bahtiar Siregar Balqis Khairunisa Frisyanto Bambang Sugiarto Bobby Ansyari Hasibuan Budi Santosa Cecilia Chailla Sabrina Dania Siregar Della Oktaviani Putri Deni Asrida Desi Dika Sari Desy Fitriani Dian Handayani Dian Novita Didik Wahyudi Diky Ardha Sundawa Dina, Karina Farkha Diskon Sitinjak Dwi Ratna Sari Efrandi Arnoldus Sandur Erwin Sutantyo Eti Hanifah Tamba FAIZAH, ISMI Farnila, Vera Faroh Ladayya Fatriyoko, Swi Juli Angga Firman Syarif Ibrohim Hafizotul Husna Haritzah, Rendha Maulana Harwyandani, Lilla Pangestu I GUST MADE SANJAYA I Wayan Arsana Icha Dwi Listari Idham Ali Rosadi Ienne Yoseria Putri Ignatius, Jimmy Iswati Ivan Adi Susanto Izwan Budiana Jailani Jaisy Aulia Juwarlan Kusnandar LAILY ROHMAWATI Leny Yuanita M Islam Mahdi M. Hudri Made Ardite Umbare Made Veronikawati Mahendra, Yusril Maulana, Akbar Maulida Audia Firdaus Mauludyah, Rohmatul Maya Karnia Anggraini Meia Melati Putri Meisin Nabilah Mimelientesa Irman Muh Syarif Muhammad Rafli MULYADI Mutia Ulfa Nadira Aulia Rizqiana Putri Narto Nauval Rahmad Salam Ngatmin Nicholas Renaldo Nikhmatul Yulistyarni, Anggi Nilam Novita Sari Ninik Umi Hartanti Nisak, Sayida Khoiratun Noradina Nova Susana Nugroho, Kris Nur Adilah Nasution Nur Habibah, Nur Habibah Nurdin Nugraha NURHADI Nurjanah Nurjannah Oktaviani, Windi PRABOWO Prameswari, Astria Prijo Harsono Purbonuswanto, Welius Putri Salsabilah Putri, Novita Yulia Putu Sudarma Radeni Sukma Indra Dewi Radita, Novia Fitri Rafida . Rahayu, Winanjar Rahmi Fadiah Nasution Ramadanti, Isma Salsabila Rejokirono Ria Arafiyah Risma Widia Ramadhanti Riyanto Rizaldi Isnanta Rizaldi Putra Rizaldi Putra Rosanti Diah Safitri Rufi'i Ruri Siti Resmisari Rusbandi Rusliana Sabri Sanjaya, Muhammad Fahyu Sean Nabilah Apsarini Sigit Haryanto Sinta Rahmadani Siregar, Dania Siti Chasani Siti Rohmah Rohimah Slamet Arifin Soeprijanto Sri Hartati Sri Mulatsih Sri Mulatsih Sri Mulatsih, Sri Mulyani Sugiarti Suhardjo Suharti Suhartono Sumardin Surapti, Fitri Susi Dewiasih Kusumawati Sutaman Tarsono Tita Diah Alia Putri Tjahjana, Dominicus Josephus Swanto Tri Murdiyanto TRISNIA NUUR FADILAH, REISMA tulloh, ferdian rohmad Ula, Fitria Rahmatul Umi Hartanti, Ninik Valentina Suryani Ades Vera Maya Santi Vina Dwi Pratiwi Wahyu Ari Putranto Wahyudi Winarjo, Wahyudi Wahyurina Wati, Yenny Widyanti Rahayu Windi Yuni Astutik Windyastuti, Dwi WULANDARI Wullida Hayuning Bidari Yunaeti Anggraeni, Elisabet YUNI SETYANINGRUM, EVIA Yunus, Siti Aisyah Mahmud Zahra Maulida Zahrah Hashifah Zikriya Husna Aulia Putri Zulhermindra