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Culturally Responsive English Teaching: Integrating Local Wisdom and Multiple Intelligences in EL Classrooms Najib, Muhammad Reza Ainun; Aditama, Madya; Santoso, Yan Imam
Proceeding International Conference on Education Volume 03, Agustus Tahun 2025: International Conference on Education
Publisher : Faculty of Tarbiyah, Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia

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In today’s multilingual and culturally rich classrooms, English teaching must do more than deliver grammar and vocabulary, it must reflect who the learners are. This study explores how 25 English teachers from high schools and vocational schools in Batang Regency, Indonesia, bring life to their lessons by weaving together culturally responsive pedagogy, Multiple Intelligences (MI), and local wisdom. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research draws insights from interviews, classroom observations, and teaching materials to understand how teachers navigate diverse learning needs while honouring students’ cultural roots. The findings show that when local folklore, traditional arts, and community knowledge are combined with MI-based strategies like storytelling, music, movement, and peer collaboration students engage more deeply, express themselves more confidently, and feel a sense of pride in their identity. Even amid rigid curricula and limited resources, these teachers innovate from the ground up, turning their classrooms into inclusive spaces where learning becomes personal and meaningful. This study offers a fresh lens on what equitable English teaching can look like in postcolonial, multicultural contexts and reminds us that language learning is at its best when it connects not just to exams, but to who students truly are.
The Effectiveness of Reflection E-Portfolio in English Language Learning Based on Deep Learning and Case-Based Learning Santoso, Yan Imam; Sugiharto, Prasetyawan Aji; Putri, Rosalidya; Wibisana, Mohammad Andre
Proceeding International Conference on Education Volume 03, Agustus Tahun 2025: International Conference on Education
Publisher : Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil Kediri, Indonesia

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This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating case-based learning (CBL) and deep learning (DL) with the use of reflection e-portfolios in English language learning. The research is framed within the context of 21st-century education, emphasising the development of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication (4Cs). A qualitative method with a phenomenological approach was employed to explore teachers’ perceptions and experiences. Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs), surveys, and in-depth interviews involving 20 English teachers at the senior high school, vocational school, and Islamic senior high school levels in Kendal Regency. The findings reveal that while most teachers are relatively familiar with CBL—often equating it with problem-based learning—DL remains a new and less understood approach, thereby requiring further training and support. Teachers acknowledged that both approaches present challenges, particularly in terms of time allocation, creativity, and technical implementation. Nevertheless, reflection e-portfolios were perceived as a valuable evaluation tool that fosters objectivity, transparency, and openness in monitoring student progress. They allow teachers, students, and even parents to engage in the learning process more effectively. Overall, the integration of CBL, DL, and reflection e-portfolios was found to enhance students’ motivation and support the development of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) as well as the 4Cs. This study concludes that such integration offers a sustainable innovation for improving the quality of English language learning while simultaneously addressing the challenges of 21st-century education.