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Hilmansyah Syaefullah
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ELT in Focus
ISSN : 26553082     EISSN : 26556774     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
ELT in Focus is an academic journal published by English education program, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang undergraduate school in Karawang regent,West Java, Indonesia. It is a biannual journal published in January and July. It is a freely accessible, full text, peer-reviewed journal allowing for the dissemination of ELT in these main areas: (1) Methodology in ELT, (2) Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), (3) Language Policy and Curriculum, (4) Teacher Professional Development, (4) Literature in ELT, (5) Language Assessment, (6) Language Material Design and Evaluation, (7) Psychological and Sociological Influences on English language learning (8) Global/World Englishes and, (9) Other related disciplines or areas of research. It is intended for an international audience of elementary and secondary teachers, researchers, teacher educators, scholars, parents and instructors at tertiary levels who are concerned with the teaching and learning of English in varying contexts (such as families, classrooms, schools, colleges, universities, communities, countries etc.), whereby two or more languages are prevalently and extensively used by an individual speaker or a community of speakers.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
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Teaching tolerance through intercultural English language learning to elementary students Fauzi Miftakh; Kelik Wachyudi
ELT in Focus Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v2i2.3053

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This study aims to find out how the intercultural English language learning can foster values of tolerance in elementary school students, as well as how it is implemented by teacher in the classroom. This research used a case study research design and the subjects in this study were a teacher and 20 6th grade students at an elementary school in Karawang. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation in 4 class meetings to observe the learning activities and interview with a teacher and 6 students. From the observations, this study showed that intercultural English language learning was moderately relevant to apply to elementary students. The teacher used simple, fun and stimulating activities and material such as songs, short stories and games in English, both from native culture (Indonesian) and target culture (English). Students could learn the use of English while recognizing cultural differences between native and target culture and languages. On the other hand, from the interview, students stated that they were very pleased with the method applied. They expressed their pleasure because they could get to know other cultures and most importantly they accept cultural differences as an amazement. Therefore, it can be concluded that students at a young age are fair enough to be introduced intercultural learning so they can think critically and have a tolerant attitude from an early age. However, the teaching method and material should be adapted to their age and thinking capacity.
Providing teaching resources for young learner classes: Best practices in efl context Isry Laila Syathroh; Bachrudin Musthafa; Pupung Purnawarman
ELT in Focus Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v2i2.3054

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The availability of teaching resources is one of important factors to create successful lessons in teaching English to young learners (TEYL). Teachers can use flashcards, toys, songs, rhymes, books, audio visual materials, digital recourses and others to support teaching and learning process. Ready-made materials are available in stores, however they are usually expensive. The aim of this article is to share one of the best practices in providing resources for young learners in learning English. In the academic year of 2018, 40 students of English Department of IKIP Siliwangi took English for Young Learners (EYL) course for two credit hours. This is the second subject which is related to teaching young learners after they learned TEYL subjects as the perquisite subject in the previous year. In this course, students re-learned the concept of TEYL and the concepts how to provide teaching materials and resources for TEYL classes. At the end of the course, they should show their projects and demonstrate how to use them in TEYL. The findings reveal that students’ are very creative in designing resources for TEYL classes. This ability is very crucial in order to create child-friendly pedagogy in EYL classrooms.
Improving students’ environmental awareness through Project-Based Learning (PBL): A case at a secondary high school in Karawang Sidik Indra Nugraha; Iwan Ridwan
ELT in Focus Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (530.163 KB) | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v2i2.3055

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The environment in which we are living is an important and inseparable part of human life. Any environmental degradation therefore will have both direct and indirect impact on human and other living creatures. This research is aimed at exploring the implementation of PBL and the students’ responses towards the implementation of PBL especially in relation to the ways the students learn English as well as raising students’ environmental awareness. Employing qualitative case study, this research was conducted at a secondary high school in Karawang. Twenty students of grade eleven participated in this research. The data were collected through classroom observation and interview. The result indicated that the PBL was implemented through several stages, i.e. preparation, designing the project, executing the project, project presentation, and evaluation. The analysis also revealed the students’ responses towards the implementation of PBL. It can be concluded that the students responded quite positively towards the implementation of PBL as an effort to improve the students’ writing ability as well as their awareness towards environmental issues. Besides its benefits, there are several concerns found related to implementing PBL including learning management, group work distribution, and facilities.
Series of Nusantara Folklore Storybooks as the Media for Extensive Reading for Indonesia Elementary Students Rochmatika Nur Anisa
ELT in Focus Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (316.044 KB) | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v2i2.3057

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Reading the series of storybooks for Young Learners (YLs) promotes the vocabulary development. Incidental learning and direct teaching the words can develop them. Therefore, the reading materials become essential to be provided. As the English becomes extracurricular   at elementary schools in Indonesia, the opportunity to use the English language by activating all four skills is necessary. As for reading, the YLs can get the experience by reading different reading texts ranging from simple signage to long stories. In addition, the Series of Nusantara Folklore storybooks is recommended to choose by teachers because it assists YLs learning principles that are interesting and authentic. In a nutshell, the series of storybook is a special package of narrow reading to support the extensive reading in English for Young Learners (EYL).
Teachers' perceptions toward EFL textbook Indah Okitasari; Dian Palupi
ELT in Focus Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019): ELT in Focus
Publisher : ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT - UNIVERSITAS SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (342.159 KB) | DOI: 10.35706/eltinfc.v2i2.3056

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Teachers have an important role in determining a good textbook for students. However, it seems difficult because the teachers should have academic and non-academic considerations. This qualitative research aims to investigate 10 teachers’ perceptions toward the use of EFL textbook and the strength and weakness of the ’English Ok’ textbook used in 5 schools in Bandung. Through the questionnaire, interview and document analysis, 80% of teachers said that the use of the textbook was helpful and important for them. They used the textbook as the source of learning and made an effective time in transferring the knowledge. Meanwhile, 20% of teachers perceived that they preferred to use adapting materials from other resources as the materials than the book. In terms of practical consideration (accessibility, attractiveness, accessibility, and publication), layout and design, content (materials, practice, and activities), learners’ need and language accuracy, the ‘English ok’ book was considered as a good textbook. The weaknesses of the textbook were the unavailability of the audiocassette, answer sheet and exercise preparation for the national examination. Involving more participants are recommended to find out the perceptions of anti-textbook teachers.

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