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Maulana, Rivki Surya
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CHALLENGES OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS IN SMALL CLASSROOM Maulana, Rivki Surya; Fahriany, Fahriany
Journal of English Educational Study (JEES) Vol 8, No 1 (2025): May Edition
Publisher : STKIP Persada Khatulistiwa Sintang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31932/jees.v8i1.4077

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This qualitative study explores the challenges faced by teachers delivering offline, small-group English courses to young learners. It has been known that it is best for students to learn English at an early age. The class size itself is relatively small compared to formal school class. These classes have around three to six students. Despite that, it has been found that the teaching process, even in the small classroom, is not without challenges. There were two experienced teachers who had participated in this study. Through interviews with teachers and classroom observations, the study identifies two key obstacles: student shyness hindering participation and frequent mood swings disrupting the learning environment. Students who are shy are not willing to participate in the activity which stalled the learning process. Also, their frequent mood-swing proves to be difficult to handle as the students could just stop participating or even be disruptive toward their friends . These findings highlight that effective instruction for young learners goes beyond just lesson planning and selecting materials. Teachers need to actively cultivate an engaging and confidence-building classroom environment. The study emphasizes the importance of utilizing positive reinforcement and ensuring all students within the small group setting receive equal attention. This understanding can inform the development of more effective teaching strategies for teachers of young learners in offline small-group English courses.Keywords: English; English Course; Small Group Classroom; Young Learners
Co-Authors Fahriany, Fahriany Kustiwan Ratna Sari Dewi Siti Nurul Azkiyah