NOTICE OF THESIS EXAM DISMAS REYNARA TARIGAN 202100010011

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NOTICE OF THESIS EXAM

 

DISMAS REYNARA TARIGAN

 

202100010011

 

JANUARY 7, 2025, 1:00 PM

Building C, Room 706

 

Adviser           : Dr. Anna Marietta da Silva

 

Examiners     : Christine Manara, Ph.D. & Dr. Engliana

 

Title

REFLECTION UPON TEACHING PRACTICES AT AN EMI SCHOOL: A CASE OF THREE SUBJECT CONTENT TEACHERS

 

Abstract

English medium instruction (EMI) is a pedagogical method that uses English to teach subject matter, primarily applied to higher education (HE). However, the expansion of EMI indicates that this method may be used at the elementary level. The application of EMI provides reflections as a means to comprehend the many factors that affect instructors' instructional practices in the classroom. This study seeks to address the gap in research about reflections, particularly among EMI subject teachers at the primary level in Indonesia, since existing studies are insufficient. This study presents three research questions: (1) What are the reflections of Indonesian subject teachers on their teaching practice in an EMI setting school? (2) What are the challenges faced by Indonesian subject teachers on their teaching practice in an EMI setting school? (3) How do the Indonesian subject teachers on their teaching practice in an EMI setting school overcome the challenges? This is a qualitative study that adopts Farrel's (2015) reflective practice approach. The author used semi-structured interviews to gather data from three participants, who are Indonesian subject instructors (Physical Education, Character-Building, and Science) in an EMI setting school. The data is also presented thematically in a narrative format. The results indicate that the instructors share similar reflections on philosophy, principles, theory, practice, and beyond practice. Moreover, parallels were identified regarding the language barrier as a primary issue they encounter, with the desire to enhance their English skills as educators.

 

Keywords: EMI, Reflection, Subject Teacher