Gusri Emiyati Ali
Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang

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Prestasi Belajar Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa yang Belajar dan yang Tidak Bahasa Inggris di Sekolah Dasar Gusri Emiyati Ali; Naely Muchtar
JIKAP PGSD: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Kependidikan Vol 4, No 3 (2020): September (JIKAP PGSD)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jkp.v4i3.15010

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This study is based on the Cryptical Period Hypothesis by Lenneberg (1976) which states that ages 2 to 12 are ideal for achieving language skills like native speakers of a foreign language. Based on this hypothesis, the most appropriate time for Indonesian children to learn English as a foreign language is in elementary school. However, government policy through the 2013 curriculum no longer requires children in elementary school to learn English. Therefore, this study aims to compare the learning achievement of students between those who study and those who do not learn English in primary schools. This research is very important to be carried out for consideration by the government in determining policies related to learning English in elementary schools. This research is a comparative descriptive study. The sample consisted of two groups that were selected through purposive sampling technique, namely those who studied and did not learn English in primary schools and did not attend previous English courses. Data are grouped, as a percentage, and then compared. The results showed that students who studied English in primary schools had better English learning achievement than students who did not learn English in primary schools.
THE STUDENTS' LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AFTER AND WITHOUT STUDYING ENGLISH IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gusri Emiyati Ali
JALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literacy) Vol 4, No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Galuh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25157/jall.v4i2.3833

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The Critical Period Hypothesis by Lenneberg (1976)  states that ages 2 to 12 are ideal ages for achieving foreign language skills such as a native speaker. Based on this hypothesis, the perfect time for children to learn English as a foreign language is in elementary school. Meanwhile, Indonesian government policy through the 2013 curriculum does not require children in primary schools to learn English. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the English learning achievement of students between those who studied and those who did not study English in elementary school. This research is important to be conducted since it can be a reference for the Indonesian government in developing English language teaching and learning policy in elementary schools.  The sample of this research consisted of two groups selected through a purposive sampling technique. They were the groupS of students who studied and who did not study English in elementary school. Data were grouped, presented, and then compared. The results showed that students who studied English in elementary school had better English learning achievement than students who did not study English in elementary school. It is recommended for further related researches to consider many factors those can be influencing the students' English learning achievements such as the English teaching and learning method used by the educators in high school and university, attitudinal factor, and the learning environment.