LANGUAGE BARRIER EXPERIENCED BY STUDENT TEACHERS AND THEIR STRATEGIES DURING INTERNATIONAL TEACHING PRACTICUM

Izwandi, Alya Afifah and Ildi, Kurniawan and Lia, Haryana (2024) LANGUAGE BARRIER EXPERIENCED BY STUDENT TEACHERS AND THEIR STRATEGIES DURING INTERNATIONAL TEACHING PRACTICUM. Undergraduated thesis, Universitas Bengkulu.

Text (UNDERGRADUATE THESIS) Alya Afifah Izwandi - Alya Afifah Izwandi.pdf - Bibliography Restricted to Repository staff only Available under License Creative Commons GNU GPL (Software). Download (4MB)

Abstract

Teaching practicum is of paramount importance in the training of student teachers as it provides immersion into the real-world school environment, preparing students before they graduate from university. International teaching practicums offer future teachers the opportunity to broaden their teaching abilities and personally grow in diverse contexts. However, the language barrier presents a significant challenge when teaching abroad. This study explores the experiences of 15 student teachers regarding language barriers and their strategies to overcome them. This research employed qualitative research methods, utilizing a modified open-ended questionnaire, individual follow-up interviews, and recorded journals/blogs to collect data. The findings revealed that student teachers from Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines encounter various language barriers, including limited vocabulary, accent variations, dialectal differences, frustration, miscommunication, and cultural sensitivity. In addition, student teachers elaborated on their strategies to overcome these language barriers. Furthermore, two students’ responses and the school environment's reactions to the language barriers experienced by student teachers were predominantly positive. The solutions proposed by student teachers to overcome language barriers have implications for assisting future student teachers in navigating similar experiences and implementing strategies into their programs. Keywords: Language Barrier, Strategy, Student Teacher, International Teaching Practicum

Actions (login required)

View Item