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A profile of primary school students’ literacy through EMI in CLIL Contexts Sri Rachmajanti; Mirjam Anugerahwati; Frida Unsiah
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 8 No 2 (2023): October
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v8i2.1802

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For several years, the competence of students in Indonesia has always been recorded as very low. In PISA, Indonesia ranks at the 3rd or 4th lowest position, especially in Reading, Mathematics, and Science. This condition has, of course, raised the concerns of educators in Indonesia, and some schools then decided to implement an international curriculum along with the 2013 Curriculum. With the international curriculum, students are required to have very good literacy, to comprehend the texts and questions they work on. This also entails teaching them with teaching strategies which, besides developing their language competence, also enhance their critical thinking skills. This paper reports some ways in which EMI and CLIL can develop primary school students‟ English proficiency, literacy, and critical thinking skills. Data were taken from some Primary Schools which implement the synergy of national and international standard curricula, particularly from the scores of the students on two tests. Focus of the learning is given to the students’ English proficiency and literacy. The total numbers are 248 students from 14 primary schools located in most cities in East Java and some in South Celebes. The results show that the program equips the student with higher proficiency, literacy, and critical thinking skills. This study implies that EMI in CLIL context can accommodate primary school students’ literacy learning. HIGHLIGHTS : ESL lessons in Primary schools implement the synergy of the National Curriculum and international framework do enhance students‟ literacy, proficiency, and critical thinking skills. The implementation of CLIL and EMI in primary school evidently gives benefits to the students‟ language proficiency. It is confidently stated that EMI, which is implemented in the CLIL program, particularly in the primary schools which implement the synergy of dual curriculum (the 2013 Curriculum and the international framework).
LANGUAGE LEARNING STRATEGIES OF THE HIGH ACHIEVERS OF TOEFL JUNIOR TEST IN AN INDONESIAN ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY Cahyo, Nanang Heri Setyo Dwi; Rachmajanti, Sri; Muniroh, Siti
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v12i3.10647

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This study investigates the language learning strategies (LLSs) employed by high-achieving students in the TOEFL Junior Test within the context of an Indonesia Islamic boarding school. Motivated by Indonesia's lower rankings in literacy, particularly in English, as highlighted by the 2022 PISA results, this study aims to address the gap in understanding how students in this specialized educational setting approach LLSs. This study focuses on six high-achieving female ninth-grade students from SMP Al Izzah Islamic Boarding School Batu, identified as high achievers based on their superior TOEFL Junior Test scores and exceptional performance on the school’s English final test. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) 7.0, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that high achievers predominantly employ metacognitive strategies, such as goal setting and self-monitoring, as well as compensation strategies to overcome language barriers. Cognitive strategies, particularly engaging with English media, play a significant role in their language acquisition, while memory strategies are moderately used for vocabulary retention. This research highlights the importance of self-discipline, time management, and a supportive learning environment with its accessible teachers and nurturing community, significantly enhances continuous learning and overall students’ well-being. The study recommends for future research to expand the sample size to other Islamic boarding schools from various regions with more samples and explore the long-term impact of these strategies on academic and professional achievements.