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Assessing translanguaging as a strategy for enhancing students’ classroom activity participations in a rural vocational high school: A case study Karima, Kauna; Windianto, Nur Eko; Machfudi, Moch. Imam; Salsabila, Hanania; Purnawan, Ari; Sukarno, Sukarno; Yulia, Yuyun
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33474/j-reall.v6i2.23479

Abstract

Translanguaging (TL) has been recognized for its potential to enhance students’ understanding and participation in English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom, particularly in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. This is especially relevant for vocational high school students in rural settings, where limited English proficiency and resource constraints present challenges. TL allows students to engage more actively by flexibly using their native language alongside English. However, its effectiveness depends on various contextual factors, including teachers’ implementation strategies and students’ language proficiency. This case study investigates how teachers and students perceive the effectiveness of TL in supporting comprehension within the context of English for specific purposes (ESP) in a rural school setting. The data were collected through teacher interviews, student focus group discussions, and classroom observations. Findings indicate positive perceptions of TL from both teachers and students, with teachers using it strategically to explain complex ideas and foster language skills. However, its effectiveness varies based on language familiarity, with a noted preference for mixing English with Bahasa Indonesia over Javanese. Despite TL's benefits in building confidence and comprehension, challenges such as balancing native languages with English, managing limited vocabulary, and ensuring consistent practice remain. Overall, while TL strategies could enhance comprehension and confidence in speaking English, the success depends on strategic implementation and alignment with students' proficiency levels. Future studies could explore the efficacy of TL in improving students’ comprehension across diverse educational settings.
Co-Authors Afrezah, Novela Nur Afuwani, Siti Hanum Agus Widyantoro Alrian, Rahmad Amirudin, Saeful Andika, Jeffri Dian ardyaningrum, heny Ari Purnawan Armanda, Muhamad Laudy Azizi, Meirita Rahmi Azkiyah, Sofiatul Berliana Henu Cahyani Budhi, Widodo Devi, Leona Patria Dewi M, Cantika Sari Dewi Nur Widiyati Dwi Pratiwi Dwiyani Pratiwi Eiden, Kheisen Faresta, Rangga Alif Fitriyani, Choiria Handayani, Riris Hidayati, Sari Hutasoit, Mikhael Parlindungan Imam Ghozali Ishak, Wan Irham Ivashova, Elizaveta Jon, Roi Boy Jumrizal, Jumrizal Kali, Marius Randan Karima, Kauna Khosiyono, Banun Hafivah Cahyo Khosiyono, Banun Havifah Cahyo Krisna Satrio Perbowo Kusumaningrum, Betty Kusumawati, Riyani Listyaningsih, Desti Ludovikus, Ludovikus M. Sukarno M. Zaenal Abidin Maab, Siti Husna Manullang, Agatha Christiyanti Margana Margana Maulana, Muhammmad Irham Moch. Imam Machfudi Munif Munif, Munif Muti’ah, Titik Nafiah, Tri Nasution, Khairunnisa Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo Putro Open, Maria Jawa Paulus Sainyakit Payung, Naftalia Fani Prastiti, Khoirunnisa Candra Pratiwi, Ika Aditya Pratiwi, Nova Indriana Rachmawati, Arandha May Rahmasari, Alissa Ramadhanti, Safira Fauzia Reswari, Girindra Putri Ardana Rozanah Katrina Herda, Rozanah Katrina Salsabila, Hanania Saputri, Maulidarni Satria, Hillario Septiyanti, Isnani Fauziah Sharizan, Sharizan Soni Ariawan Sri Adi Widodo Sutrisna Wibawa Talan, Scolastica Eva Thamrin, Andi Hidayat Titania, Fani Nabila Trisharsiwi Trisharsiwi, Trisharsiwi Wahid, Muhammad Nurdin Waly, Muchamad Muchibbuddin Wardani, Rosiana Widora, Intan Windianto, Nur Eko Wipsar Siwi Dona Ikasari yogi hestuaji Zainnur Wijayanto