Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Vol 10 No 2 (2023): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran

Teaching English in Rural Areas: A Closer Look into Teachers’ Challenges

Herizal, Herizal (Unknown)
Marzulina, Lenny (Unknown)
Erlina, Dian (Unknown)
Holandyah, Muhammad (Unknown)
Putri, Hikmah Zalifah (Unknown)
Amelia, Budi Arsih (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2023

Abstract

Teaching English in rural areas remains several significant challenges. This study aimed to explore the challenges encountered by English teachers in South Sumatera, Indonesia when teaching in such environments. The research design employed for this investigation was qualitative, utilizing a case study approach. Two English language teachers from the specified region participated in this study. The research data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions. Subsequently, the interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. This research revealed six distinct challenges faced by the teachers in teaching English. These challenges include: (1) inadequate infrastructure, (2) insufficient learning facilities, (3) inadequate learning resources, (4) low proficiency in English, (5) unfavorable teaching conditions, and (6) limited opportunities for teacher development. Addressing these challenges is crucial to create a positive environment for effective teaching and learning English in rural areas.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

edukasi

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran provides a vital forum for exchanging ideas in order to enrich the theories and practices of Education in general and English, Indonesian, and other language education in Indonesia and across the globe. The journal focuses, but not limited to, on the ...