The Journal of English Literacy Education
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2020): The Journal of English Literacy Education: The Teaching and Learning of English

IMPLEMENTING COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING (CTL) APPROACH IN AN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD SCHOOL IN BATAM

Gea Carnando (Universitas Internasional Batam)
Nurlaily (Universitas Internasional Batam)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2026

Abstract

Various teaching approaches have been developed all the time to meet the learners' needs and to achieve the objective of learning successfully. One of the most popular and effective approaches that has been developed is Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Many scholars have found implementing CLT is challenging since it needs certain criteria of learners to engage with the whole process. This research investigated whether the CLT approach fits perfectly in one of the International schools in Batam. Class Action Research with 2 cycles was employed with 19 twelfth grade students participated in the study. Data were collected by having observation: checklist and notetaking. The result showed that CLT was a suitable method for the students. It was evaluated by the classroom engagement that improved gradually. Cycle I and II result were compared using the motivational conceptualization of engagement instruments. It was also found out that CLT is challenging ways that influence the learners' behaviour to finally gain knowledge.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

The Journal of English Literacy Education (JELE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published twice a year by the English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia. The journal focuses on research and development in English as a Foreign ...