Promoting Local Culture in ELT to Enhance Students’ Character

Ridha Ilma (Universitas Tridinanti Palembang)

Jurnal Didascein Bahasa
Vol 1 Nomor. 2, Juni 2016

ABSTRACT: This paper mainly discusses about the critical analysis ofthe current practice of English language teaching which pay less attentionin local culture and also to propose the alternative solution for the sake ofsupporting and promoting character of education in Indonesia. In the lineof the national education goal, it seems that the most possible way toovercome this is by integrating Indonesian local culture values in thepractice of English Language teaching to enhance students’ character.