scholarly journals EFL Teachers’ Perceptions on Supervision Program as a Tool to Develop Teachers’ Professionalism

AL-TA LIM ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-152
Author(s):  
Tosriadi Tosriadi ◽  
Abdul Asib ◽  
Sri Marmanto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Students Success

Teachers hold a very crucial role in education. Students’ success in academic life is very much influenced by teachers’ quality. One of the ways applied by most schools in Indonesia to assure their teachers quality is by conducting supervision program at the end or in the middle of semester. This study investigated teachers’ perception on the effectiveness of supervision program in relation to their professional development. This qualitative case study involved 4 EFL teachers teaching at various school levels; elementary school, junior high school and senior high school. The data were collected through interview and document analysis. The result of data analysis revealed that teachers hold positive attitude toward supervision program in helping them develop their professionalism in teaching. Schools need to maintain supervision program to make sure their teachers are well prepared in performing their duty. The participating teachers suggested for its meaningfulness, supervision program should be well designed. Teachers being observed and supervisor should have the same educational background.

scholarly journals Teachers Strategy in Solving Students Ability to Read and Write Qur’an at Government Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
Fitri Fitri ◽  
Kamaruddin Kamaruddin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study discusses  teachers strategy of Islamic Education in overcoming students  difficulties of  reading Al-Qur'an  a State Junior  High School. The problems that will be addressed  included what strategies were used by the teachers in overcoming students difficulties in  reading Al-Qur'an and who the strategies were implemented to solve the problems. In conducting the study, we used a qualitative case study method. The case of this study was a state junior high school in West Sulawesi province. Data were gathered through direct field observation, in-depth interviews which involve teachers and the school principle. We also analyzed written material, such as the school teaching activities, to understand how the teachres solve students difficulties in reading al-Quran.  Our study found that the strategies to overcome students difficulties in reading al-Quran included  the determination of the qualification of learners. Hold a special coaching for students who experience difficulties in reading Quran. Then the teachers made  cooperation  with fellow teachers and learners. Finally, the teachers familiarized the students to read Al-Qur'an.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF INDONESIAN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK FOR THE NINTH GRADERS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL “THINK GLOBALLY ACT LOCALLY” FROM EFL TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-32
Author(s):  
Sri Handayani ◽  
Bambang Suwarno ◽  
I Wayan Dharmayana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Word List ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Vocabulary Building ◽  
Teaching Content ◽  
Efl Teachers

The purpose of the study was  to investigate the EFL teachers’ perceptions concerning the textbook of “Think Globally Act Locally” on these criteria: (1) physical and utilitarian attributes, (2) efficient outlay of objectives and supplementary material, (3) learning- teaching content, (4) language skills and aspects. Thirty two EFL teachers of junior high school participated in this study. The instrument consisted of questionnaire and interview. Results indicated that in physical and utilitarian attributes, this textbook was perceived as ‘Good’, in efficient outlay and supplementary materials was perceived as   ‘Fair’,   in learning-teaching content was perceived as ‘Fair’,  and in language skills and aspects was perceived  as  ‘Fair’.  Overall,  this  textbook  was  perceived  as ‘Fair’.  It  still  needs improvement in several aspects. The illustrations should be more natural. The mistakes in this textbook should be corrected. Teaching aids like audio materials (cassette/CD), posters, and flashcards, need to accompany this textbook. The exercises should be varied. New word list and glossary should  be provided to support vocabulary building and reading   skill.   Finally,   authentic   audio   material   like   cassette/CD   and   phonetic transcriptions for each new word should be available for listening and pronunciation practice.

scholarly journals Challenged for Higher-Order Thinking Skill Implementation: Reports From EFL Classroom Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-117
Author(s):  
Ima Kusumastuti ◽  
Endang Fauziati ◽  
Sri Marmanto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
High School English ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Junior High School Teachers

Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) become the current educational issues in Indonesia. The teachers have to be aware of its importance and have sufficient knowledge about it. This study aims to investigate junior high school teachers’ perceptions and challenges in employing HOTS in the EFL classroom. This case study involved two junior high school English teachers from different schools. Data were collected through interviews and classroom observation for triangulation purposes. The findings showed that teachers have been conscious of the importance of HOTS, but they have different perceptions and different ways of implementing HOTS in their EFL classroom. However, there are also challenges that the teachers have to face when they employ HOTS in their classrooms.

PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM MELALUI HAFALAN FURUDHUL AINIYAH DI SMP NURUL JADID PAITON

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-204
Author(s):  
Sulistiawati Sulistiawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Observation Study ◽  
Homeroom Teachers

This research is intended to search and information about the strengthening of Islamic religious education (PAI) through the recitation of furudhul Ainiyah which is carried out in Nurul Jadid Paiton Junior High School. The method of this research is by qualitative method with case study method, to express. That is more intense and deep with the above phenomenon. Technique of completion of data and information is done through interview, observation, study study, and literature study. The findings of this research are 1). Students or students are required to complete the recitation of Furudhul Ainiyah as a condition to take the odd semester and even semester exam and become a requirement for class and graduation increase. 2). the implementation of the furudhul Ainiyah memorization is performed on Thursday and Friday nights and Tuesday nights, and can also be done during normal day breaks, 3). The responsible and recipient of the rote deposit are PAI teachers and their homeroom teachers, 4). For students and students who can not read written Al-qur'an is not subject to rote burden, but get special coaching related to Al-Qur'an reading written by the religious coordinator of students. 5). Memory materials include Aqidah, Fiqih or Amaliyah materials, and daily prayers for students of VII and VIII semerter 1 and 2, while for classes IX semesters 1 and 2 cover the material of the Qur'an and Fiqh. 6). (a). Principal, (b). Vice Principal of the curriculum section, (c). Coordinator of students' religious activities, (d). Teacher / teacher of PAI, (e). Homeroom, (e). Student religious coordinator, (f). Student.

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