Teachers’ Challenges in Teaching English Vocabulary in Rural Elementary School in Bojonegoro
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https://doi.org/10.1234/prosiding.v2i1.4997Keywords:
Teacher challenges, English vocabulary, Rural elementary schoolAbstract
Abstract- In English language learning, vocabulary plays a crucial role and is widely regarded as the foundation of the language. Without adequate vocabulary knowledge, students may struggle to express ideas, understand written texts, or comprehend spoken language effectively. English vocabulary learning in rural areas faces various obstacles, ranging from limited facilities, teachers' educational backgrounds that are not from English Language Education study programs, to low student motivation. This study aims to explore the challenges faced by teachers in teaching English vocabulary in rural elementary schools in Bojonegoro Regency. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation. The study was conducted at SDN Ngablak 1 and MI Al-Islam, two elementary schools located in Ngablak Village, Dander District, Bojonegoro. The results showed that teachers face four main categories of challenges: pedagogical, professional, institutional-contextual, and student-related challenges. Factors contributing to these challenges include student factors, teacher factors, school facilities, and environmental factors. The implications of this study emphasize the need for more innovative vocabulary learning strategies, adequate professional training, and improved learning facilities that support effective English language learning in rural elementary schools.
Keywords: Teacher challenges, English vocabulary, Rural elementary school
abstrak - Dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris, kosakata memainkan peran penting dan secara luas dianggap sebagai fondasi bahasa. Tanpa pengetahuan kosakata yang memadai, siswa mungkin kesulitan untuk mengungkapkan ide, memahami teks tertulis, atau memahami bahasa lisan secara efektif. Pembelajaran kosakata bahasa Inggris di daerah pedesaan menghadapi berbagai kendala, mulai dari fasilitas yang terbatas, latar belakang pendidikan guru yang bukan dari program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, hingga motivasi siswa yang rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi tantangan yang dihadapi guru dalam mengajar kosakata bahasa Inggris di sekolah dasar pedesaan di Kabupaten Bojonegoro. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur dan observasi non-partisipan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SDN Ngablak 1 dan MI Al-Islam, dua sekolah dasar yang terletak di Desa Ngablak, Kecamatan Dander, Bojonegoro. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru menghadapi empat kategori tantangan utama: tantangan pedagogis, profesional, institusional-kontekstual, dan tantangan yang berkaitan dengan siswa. Faktor-faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap tantangan ini meliputi faktor siswa, faktor guru, fasilitas sekolah, dan faktor lingkungan. Implikasi dari penelitian ini menekankan perlunya strategi pembelajaran kosakata yang lebih inovatif, pelatihan profesional yang memadai, dan fasilitas pembelajaran yang lebih baik untuk mendukung pembelajaran bahasa Inggris yang efektif di sekolah dasar pedesaan.
Kata Kunci: Tantangan guru, Kosakata bahasa Inggris, Sekolah dasar pedesaan
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