The Challenge of Teachers in Using English as a Medium of Interaction (EMI) at SD 3 Bahasa Putera Harapan Purwokerto

Abstract

This research aims 1. To find out the challenges faced by teachers in using English as a medium of interaction at SD 3 Bahasa Putera Harapan Purwokerto, 2. To analyse the factors that influence teachers’ ability to use English as a medium of interaction in the classroom. 3. To describe how do teachers overcome difficulties in using English as a medium of instruction. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative to analyse the challenges and influencing factors. The data are taken from four non- English teachers at SD 3 Bahasa Putera Harapan Purwokerto. The writer applies two techniques to collect the data in this research, namely interview and documentation. Then, the data are analysed by using several steps. The first step is conducting interviews with the teachers, the second step is transcribing the interviews, the third step is identifying and classifying the challenges faced by teachers, the fourth step is analysing the factors that cause the challenges, the fifth step is presenting the findings of the data analysis, the sixth step is interpreting the data analysis, and the last step is drawing conclusion. In this study the writer uses the theory of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), pedagogical content knowledge, sociolinguistic and cultural considerations, and teacher professional development as the theoretical framework. The findings of the research show that teachers face several challenges such as limited English proficiency, lack of confidence, difficulty in preparing materials, and problems in classroom communication. The study also reveals that institutional support and professional development programs play an important role in helping teachers overcome those challenges.

Keywords: Teachers, English as a Medium of Interaction, English Language Use, Teaching Challenges, SD 3 Bahasa Putera Harapan Purwokerto