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Strategies and Obstacles in Bahasa Indonesia Acquisition Experienced by Six Foreign Teachers in Indonesia Widiprastyanti , Anita; Erinta , Elmi; Yuntiawati , Meykke Alvia; Listyani, Listyani; Krismiyati , Krismiyati
KREDO : Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): JURNAL KREDO VOL 9 NO 1 TAHUN 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

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This study explores the strategies and challenges faced by six foreign teachers in learning the Indonesian language at an international school in Semarang, Central Java. Foreign teachers are increasingly playing significant roles in education in Indonesia, yet they often encounter difficulties in adapting to local linguistic and cultural norms. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and field notes. The findings reveal that the main challenges experienced by foreign teachers include differences between formal and informal language use, pronunciation difficulties, grammatical complexity, dialect variations, limited opportunities for practice, and a tendency toward code-switching. To overcome these challenges, the teachers employed strategies such as community support, immersive learning through real-life practice, attending formal classes, self-study, and using language applications. Among these strategies, community support and immersive learning proved to be the most effective in enhancing fluency and cultural understanding, while formal classes provided a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. This study highlights the importance of combining immersive experiences with structured learning to support successful language acquisition for foreign teachers in Indonesia. The findings are expected to provide practical contributions for educational institutions in designing language support programs and promoting more inclusive cultural integration. 
Technology Challenges and Opportunities in Indonesian School Education: Tantangan dan Peluang Teknologi dalam Pendidikan Sekolah Indonesia Mali, Yustinus Calvin Gai; Tresiani, Ike; Harwanto, Novie Feronika; Renita, Reza; Putriani, Arlinda; Widiprastyanti, Anita; Yuntiawati, Meykke Alvia; Erinta , Elmi; Samsuar, Rizky Setiawan; Arya, Raynaldo Gusti; Setia, Narendra
Pedagogia : Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): August
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

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General Background: Technology has become an essential component in contemporary education, supporting teaching and learning practices across diverse contexts. Specific Background: This study explores technology use in schools across three Indonesian islands Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi through a holistic review of 34 newspaper and online articles published between 2022 and 2024. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have rarely utilized newspaper sources to examine region-specific technological issues in Indonesian education, particularly across multiple islands. Aims: The study aims to identify key issues and challenges associated with integrating technology into teaching and learning practices in these regions. Results: The findings reveal that limited infrastructure, including inadequate computers and slow internet access, remains a major challenge, especially in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, while more structured technological initiatives are evident in Sumatra; despite constraints, schools demonstrate adaptive strategies such as digital literacy programs, coding activities, and the use of simple technologies to support learning engagement. Novelty: The study introduces a holistic literature review approach based on newspaper data to map educational technology conditions across geographically diverse regions. Implications: The results highlight the need for collaborative support among schools, government, and private sectors, as well as the importance of preparing pre-service teachers to utilize low-bandwidth and simple technologies suitable for remote educational settings. Highlights• Limited infrastructure remains a central barrier in multiple regions• Rural classrooms adopt adaptive digital practices despite constraints• Teacher education requires focus on simple technology utilization KeywordsEducational Technology; Rural Education; Digital Infrastructure; Teacher Education; Indonesia