English has gained increasing prominence across Southeast Asia due to globalization, economic integration, and its role as a working language of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In Cambodia, English has emerged as the dominant foreign language and plays a critical role in education, employment, and international engagement. This paper examines the current status of English as a subject in basic education (ESBE) in Cambodia. Drawing on secondary sources, including existing literature and policy documents, the paper discusses the evolution of English language education in Cambodia, its implementation in basic education, and the key challenges affecting the implementation. Key challenges include disparities in educational resources, limited teacher capacity, lack of learning motivation, limited opportunities for authentic language exposure, potential decline of Khmer literacy and loss of indigenous languages, and examination-oriented teaching practices. The paper proposes several strategic directions for strengthening English language education in Cambodia, including improving teacher education and professional development, reforming the English curriculum and assessment, increasing investment in educational resources, enhancing Khmer literacy and indigenous language preservation, and promoting regional collaboration. The paper contributes to the growing body of scholarship on English language education in Cambodia and in Southeast Asia more broadly. It also provides policy-relevant insights for improving English language teaching and learning in Cambodia.
목차
Abstract Introduction Understanding English as a Subject in Basic Education Historical Development of English Language Education in Cambodia Language Policy and English in Basic Education in Cambodia English in Cambodia and Other ASEAN Countries Pedagogical Practices in Cambodian Schools Key Challenges in ESBE in Cambodia Future Directions Conclusion Declaration of Conflicting Interest Funding Compliance with Ethical Standards The Author References
키워드
English language educationEnglish as a subject in basic education (ESBE)language policyCambodiaASEAN
저자
Kimkong Heng [ Paññasastra University of Cambodia Cambodian Education Forum ]
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