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A Critical Study of English Language Teaching Methods in the Single National Curriculum (2020) for Primary Level in Pakistan Muhammad Mujtaba Mitra Zuana; Afifa Hanif
Majapahit Journal of English Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): English Studies
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Bustanul Ulum Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69965/mjes.v3i1.174

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This research critically investigates English Language Teaching methods and practices employed within the framework of the Single National Curriculum (SNC) 2020, focusing on the primary grade level. This study aims to assess the efficacy of these methods in enhancing language acquisition among students in grades I-V and in achieving the broader goals of educational equity and standardization across the country. This research also evaluates the alignment of the Single National Curriculum with internationally recognized English Language Teaching frameworks to examine whether it equips students to meet global language competency standards. The findings of the study reveal that although the Single National Curriculum marks a significant advancement in standardizing English language education in Pakistan, there are critical gaps that need to be addressed. These include inconsistencies in teaching practices, especially in public schools, insufficient focus on essential language skills such as listening, and inadequate attention to teacher development opportunities. This research also delves into these practical challenges faced by teachers in implementing the curriculum in classrooms namely, resource constraints, lack of professional development, limited time, and the need for curriculum adaptation to local and global contexts. The study concludes that for the Single National Curriculum to fully realize its potential, there must be ongoing curriculum refinement, enhanced teacher training, and the development of more contextually relevant educational resources. These steps are essential for aligning the Single National Curriculum more closely with international English Language Teaching standards and for ensuring that it effectively meets the diverse needs of Pakistan’s primary school students, thereby fostering a more globally competitive and equitable education system.
Implementation of Stunting Policy to Improve Public Awareness and Accelerate Integrated Stunting Reduction in Jombang Regency Muhammad Mujtaba Mitra Zuana; Muhammad Baiqun Isbahi; Mohamad Toha
Sahwahita: Community Engagement Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Community Engagement Journal
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Bustanul Ulum Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69965/sahwahita.v3i1.276

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This program responds to the issue of stunting in Jombang Regency, namely the condition of growth failure in children due to malnutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, which threatens the quality of the generation facing 2045. Although the prevalence of stunting in Jombang (5.85% in early 2024) was below the national target (<14%), efforts to accelerate reduction are still needed in accordance with Regent Regulation No. 4 of 2022. This qualitative research aims to identify and analyze the implementation of integrated stunting reduction policies and their inhibiting factors. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document studies, then analyzed using Soren C. Winter's policy implementation theory which emphasizes three behavioral aspects: inter-organizational relationships, lower-level bureaucrats, and target groups. The results show that implementation is running quite well, as evidenced by the decrease in cases from 5,509 (2022) to 3,428 (September 2024). However, several indicators have not reached the target, especially related to the suboptimal behavior of lower-level bureaucrats. The identified obstacles serve as learning materials for improvement. Therefore, it is recommended that the performance of policy makers be optimized and the human resource capacity of lower-level implementers be enhanced. Collaboration with the public and private sectors also needs to be strengthened to optimize comprehensive preventive measures for stunting.