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Journal : JEES (Journal of English Educators Society)

The use of L1 in L2 Learning in the Indonesian EFL context Muqit, Abdul; Sahiruddin, Sahiruddin; mron, Aly; Nurhayati, Nurhayati; Polii, Intama Jemy
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 8 No 1 (2023): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v8i1.1741

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The issue of L1 usage in the L2 classroom is still open. Historically, using the target language was the most effective method for learning L2. However, some research indicates that incorporating L1 into L2 sessions can also help to improve second language learning. The notion of L1 use is in the L2 classroom has also been associated with the notion of translanguaging in the bilingual or multilingual education. The goal of this study is to ascertain the attitudes and beliefs of teachers and students towards the use of first language in the second language classroom and to determine the extent to which such beliefs regarding the use of first language in the L2 classroom is related to one another to facilitate L2 learning. Participants in this study were 115 students (n=115) and 30 university English teachers (n = 30). A questionnaire was used to obtain the data, and descriptive statistics was employed. The study revealed that teachers and students are generally in favor of using L1 in L2 classrooms (bilingual instruction), depending on the context or goals. The L1 is used primarily to enhance L2 proficiency so that as the L2 proficiency progresses, monolingual approach can be implemented. This study partially supports the viability of a bilingual or co-taught method in the L2 classroom. HIGHLIGHTS: Teachers and students favor using a second language (bilingual approach) to facilitate learning inthe second classroom. For L2 learners to build their L2 skills, they need to be exposed to as much L2 input as possible.L2 learning and development heavily rely on the use of L1 to connect L1 and L2 information. Indonesian EFL classes can adopt the bilingual to monolingual EMI transition paradigm asreferring to students’ proficiency levels.
A Sociocultural Analysis of Teachers’ Belief Changes: A Case of Two Teach-Abroad EFL Teachers Sahiruddin, Sahiruddin; Arifani, Yudhi; Anyanwu, Clinton Chidiebere; Suryanto, Jati
JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) Vol 9 No 1 (2024): April
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/jees.v9i1.1810

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This inquiry explores English foreign language (EFL) teacher beliefs in teach-abroad (TA) contexts under the umbrella of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory (SCT) of mind. The previously available literature on teacher beliefs has relied mostly on quantitative survey research concerning belief as an inert variable; an internal representation of experience is resilient to evolve. Due to the prevalence of the theory of mind or cognitive orientation under the sociocultural theory, this case study aims to examine two TA EFL teachers’ belief changes in the new TA context and conceptualize the teachers’ beliefs from a sociocultural perspective. The participants involved EFL teachers (both pseudonyms): Ivan (male, aged 26) and Melanie (female, aged 24) attending different types of TA were recruited for this research. We collected the data through pre-and post-TA interviews and teaching journals with other triangulated methods like teaching autobiographies and recall experiences. The findings advocated that EFL teachers’ teaching beliefs continuously evolve according to their TA goals and experiences, and their belief changes involve a remediation process that leads to different teaching actions. Their internalized EFL teaching beliefs within meaningful environments influence the success of their TA teaching. HIGHLIGHTS: EFL teachers’ teaching beliefs continuously evolve according to their TA goals and experiences EFL teacher’s belief changes involve a remediation process that leads to different teaching actions Socio-cultural context of teaching and learning practice facilitates the perception of teachers’ teaching beliefs.