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Journal : TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts)

New frontiers in English literacy education: Preparing critical junior secondary Eastern Indonesia students Ningsih, Sri Kusuma; Ekawati, Anita Dewi; Setyaningsih, Tri
TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts) Vol 9, No 1 (2025): TLEMC (Teaching and Learning English in Multicultural Contexts)
Publisher : Siliwangi University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37058/tlemc.v9i1.15321

Abstract

This study examines innovative methods for teaching English literacy to junior secondary students in Eastern Indonesia, focusing on critical literacy. Using an ethnopedagogical approach, it investigates the challenges and strategies for implementing critical literacy, the effects on students’ perspectives and cultural identities, and develops tailored teaching models. Data were gathered through classroom observations, interviews with two English teachers and 50 eighth-grade students from two schools, and documents analysis. The findings highlight significant resource disparities between urban and rural areas, requiring creative adaptations of critical literacy methods. Incorporating local contexts into literacy activities strengthened students’ cultural identities and enhanced their engagement with global issues. Successful pedagogical models included bilingual multimodal texts, digital literacy integration, and collaborative project-based learning. The study also identified challenges from traditional teaching methods and an exam-focused culture, suggesting a gradual introduction of critical thinking activities. The findings of the study provide valuable insights for teachers and policymakers on implementing effective English literacy education in diverse, resource-limited settings, underscoring the need for culturally response approaches. Keywords: Critical literacy, English as a foreign language, Eastern Indonesia, ethnopedagogy, student identity
Co-Authors Adinda Salsabila Amin, Moh Afif Khoirul Anisa, Tiara Aulia Anita Dewi Ekawati, Anita Dewi Ariandi, Arga Prasetya Ary Rahmaningsih Bastian, Opan Habi Burhayani, Burhayani Cahya Komara Casman, Casman Chairunisa, Ratu Dachliana, Dachliana DAMERIA DAMERIA Dhea Natashia DIAH RACHMAWATI Dian Fitria Ernawati Ernawati Fajriyah, Novita Fendy Yesayas Feronica, Cindy Fitria, Dian Fitria, Dian Gevi Melliya Sari Handayani, Eka Wuri Harahap, Sarah Geltri Hemawayanti, Heni Ismiyatin, Laela Ita Pursitasari Juliani, Enni Khalida Ziah Sibualamu La Ramba, Hardin Lipin Lipin Ludovikus Ludovikus Ludovikus, Ludovikus Mailintina, Yurita Maryani Maryani Medya Aprilia Astuti Mustikasari Mustikasari Mutia Farlina Natashia, Dhea Ni Made Suarti Ningsih, Sri Kusuma Octavia, Tesya Oxana, Stefanova Oryza Panjaitan, Ribka Sabarina Pratama, Alfia Suryo Pratamy, Fadhila Elvian Puspasari, Jehan Putri, Ananda Melia Ramba, Hardin La Reygina, Novita Ribka Sabarina Panjaitan Ribka Sabarina Panjaitan rita, Yurita Rohmah, Ulfa Nur Rosliany, Nia Salsabila, Levina Saputra, Aldi Saragih, Dameria Savira, Alifia Setyawati, Lia Shinta Prawitasari Shinta Prawitasari Sibualamu, Khalida Ziah Sigit Saptono Silalahi, Malianti Siti Hadiyati Nur Hafida Sochiba, Salma Lutfiani Supraptiningsih, Nurhandayani Supriyanah Supriyanah, Supriyanah Sutarsono, Fitri Sartika Syamsu, Yusril Afifudin Tobari, Mochamad Ichrom Tuti Nuraini Tuti Nuraini Utami, Ressa Andriyani Veronica Rahmawati Veronica Yeni Veronica Yeni wahdini, Rizqa Wulandari, Diyah Ayu Yeni, Veronica Zahra, Faiza Al Zakiyyah Atshillah