Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.23
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal JASL - Journal of Applied Studies in Language
Amalo, Bonik Kurniati
Unknown Affiliation
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Published : 1 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 1 Documents
Search

 1 
Rural EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Promoting Learner Autonomy in Indonesia’s Independent Curriculum Amalo, Bonik Kurniati; Lehar, Laurensius
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Studies in Language
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v9i2.68-84

Abstract

As Indonesia’s education system adopts the Independent Curriculum, the promotion of learner autonomy has attained renewed importance, particularly in English language education. While the theoretical advantages of learner autonomy are well-established, empirical research examining how EFL teachers in rural Indonesian contexts perceive and implement this concept remains limited. This study looked into the views and self-reported practices of 40 in-service EFL teachers from rural schools in Kupang Regency within the framework of the Independent Curriculum. Data were obtained using structured questionnaires and open-ended reflections. The findings indicate that although teachers generally express positive attitudes toward the value of learner autonomy, many participants demonstrated limited theoretical understanding and lacked the pedagogical strategies necessary for fostering autonomy in their classrooms. While a majority believed that promoting learner autonomy is feasible, their justifications often relied on general assumptions—such as potential improvements in language proficiency—rather than a concrete understanding of how autonomy can be integrated into classroom practice. These findings highlight the need for targeted professional development that equips teachers with both conceptual knowledge and practical tools aligned with the goals of the Independent Curriculum.
Co-Authors Laurensius Lehar