Al Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan
Vol 18, No 1 (2026): MARCH 2026

Models and Strategies for BIPA Teacher Training (2009–2024): A Systematic Review of Southeast Asia and the United States

Alim Harun Pamungkas (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Rizki Putri Ramadhani (Politeknik Negeri Malang)
Rodolfo Soares (ESTV Manuhu Bucar Manatuto)
Bunga Febrimora Hendri (STKIP YDB Lubuk Alung)
Fatah Nasikh Aryawan (Dinas Pendidikan Provinsi Jawa Timur)
Putra Ramadani (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Bahasa Arab dan Dakwah Masjid Agung Sunan Ampel)
Anggi Firmanjaya Saputra (Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Apr 2026

Abstract

Law No. 24/2009 positions Bahasa Indonesia as a prospective international language and promotes Bahasa Indonesia untuk Penutur Asing (BIPA) as a strategic instrument of cultural diplomacy. However, empirical evidence on effective training models for teachers and learners across international contexts remains fragmented. This study synthesizes research on BIPA training models and their pedagogical implementation in Southeast Asia and the United States from 2009 to 2024.A systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 protocol. Searches in Scopus, ERIC, and Google Scholar (March 2024) yielded 312 records. After screening and eligibility assessment based on predefined criteria, 15 studies were included. Study quality was appraised using the MMAT (2018), and findings were analyzed through weighted thematic synthesis.The evidence is dominated by Indonesia-based studies with international orientation (n=9), followed by Southeast Asia (n=3), the United States (n=2), and transnational contexts (n=1). Three major thematic clusters emerged: (1) curriculum standardization, particularly CEFR adaptation; (2) technology-oriented professional development; and (3) exchange and mentoring models. Distinct contextual logics were identified, with Southeast Asia emphasizing regional integration and institutional expansion, while the United States focuses on sustaining Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTLs).Effective internationalization of BIPA requires networked teacher professional development integrating TPACK frameworks and mentoring, alongside shared curriculum repositories aligned with CEFR and local cultural contexts. However, the limited and predominantly descriptive evidence base—especially in the U.S. context—suggests that findings remain provisional. Further empirical and comparative research is needed to strengthen global BIPA training models and policy implementation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alishlah

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

This journal focuses on advancing scholarly research and critical discourse in the field of education. It publishes original research articles that address contemporary issues and emerging trends in curriculum development, instructional practices, learning processes, educational policy, and teacher ...