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Journal : Linguistics and Elt Journal

Identity and emotion of secondary English Teacher during Merdeka curriculum Nur, Maulidia Rachmawati; Soliha, Adila Nuramalia
Linguistics and ELT Journal Vol 12, No 1 (2024): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/leltj.v12i1.24175

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There has been limited attention to Language Teacher Identity in the context of curriculum change in Indonesia. Merdeka Curriculum is the latest innovation in solving Indonesia’s curriculum issues. Drawing upon the teacher identity theory, this qualitative case study examines how three English teachers engaged their emotion within curriculum change in Indonesia and how identity affected their teaching practices during the Merdeka Curriculum. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and closed-ended questions. Finding indicate that teachers experience a variety of emotions in response to the curriculum change, which are generated by teachers’ identity constructions. Furthermore, teacher knowledge, experience, and competence identity in the context of Merdeka Curriculum impact their teaching practice. This case study underscores the importance of government attention of effective teacher training strategy to ease the transition and enhance educational outcomes.
Students' and Teachers’ Responses to the Practice of English Medium Instruction in the Secondary School Level: Evidence from Indonesia Nur, Maulidia Rachmawati; Nurhidayati, Nurhidayati; Saragih, Enni Erawati; Nurmayasari, Eva
Linguistics and ELT Journal Vol 12, No 2 (2024): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/leltj.v12i2.28731

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In response to the expansion of English medium instruction (EMI) in secondary education, this qualitative case study explores students' and teachers' responses to EMI practices in the context of the secondary school level. Data for this study were collected from interview guidelines with teachers and students from a secondary school level implementing EMI, which is located in West Java Province, Indonesia. Questionnaires and interviews were used as research instruments to obtain data about students' and teachers’ responses to EMI practices. The findings showed EMI practices trigger bilingualism in the learning process. Besides, It can potentially promote students’ and teachers’ enthusiasm in the context of  English for Specific Purposes in which the teacher plays an important role in the learning process.  The findings also detail teachers’ knowledge of EMI,  Responses to the practice of EMI, teachers’ challenges to the practice of EMI, and Students’ and Teachers’ Attitudes to the practice of EMI.