Indonesia has undergone a dramatic policy change with the recent stipulation for making English a compulsory subject in primary schools for the academic year 2027/28. This article examines the teaching of English as a subject in basic education (ESBE) in Indonesia following the policy change, focusing on the challenges faced in the transitionary years from the sixth year of primary level to the first year of secondary level. Using Grounded Theory in the collection of data and analysis, this study investigated the views of Indonesian teachers, school principals, and teacher educators about preparing English learners during the transitionary years of basic education. Findings from the present study demonstrate the complexity of transitions, including the dynamism and challenges entailed. Findings also show that students have been given minimal preparation to transition, occurring at a time when Indonesia is shifting to the policy of compulsory English and to the zonal schooling system. The study also highlights the complex, dynamic, and multidimensional nature of transitions, reflecting the interconnection of internal and external factors in an ecological perspective of language learning where ESBE is integral within the education system.
목차
Abstract Introduction Contextual Background The Dynamism, Complexity, and Multidimensionality of Transitions Research Methods Research Design and Participants Research Ethics Data Collection and Analysis Findings and Discussion Much Pressure, Some Excitement High Expectations, Minimal Preparation Conclusion Limitations of the Study Acknowledgements The Author References
키워드
ASEANESBEEnglish language educationcurriculumtransitionUN SDGs 4 and 10
저자
Subhan Zein [ Sunway University, Malaysia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Indonesia ]
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.23 No.s1