ACCENTIA: Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 1, No 1 (2020)

Students' and teachers' perceptions of English Day program: A case at an Acehnese School

Tathahira Tathahira (Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry)
Sriayu Nahrisya (Universitas Syiah Kuala)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2020

Abstract

This study investigated the perceptions of students and teacher toward the implementation of English Day program. The study took place at SMAS Insan Madani, Meukek Sub-district, South Aceh District, Aceh, Indonesia. English Day is a program commonly conducted in most integrated schools in Indonesia which aims to promote students’ English speaking activities. The study used qualitative research methods, collecting data from interview. Participants of the study included four students and one teacher involved in English Day program. The results of the study showed that English Day was quite an enjoyable learning environment for the students to practice English. Still, the students felt sometimes discouraged due to some psychological factors. Nevertheless, the teacher had been supportive in the program and also provided necessary feedback for the students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

accentia

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Accentia is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal that concerns the issues in the field of English language and education. The journal publishes research articles, review articles, and book reviews that are of interest to English teachers, educators, researchers, and also practitioners. The journal ...