Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: Difficulties Faced by Mathematics and Science Teachers in Teaching Using English: A Study in SMAN 1 Salatiga

Abstract
The phenomenon that triggers this study was the fact that RSBI schools were going to be
closed in 2013. There were some issues that could be picked up as the reasons, one of them
was the teachers’ problem in delivering materials in English which was become one of aims
of this study. To be exact, this study aimed to investigate the aids given by SMAN 1 Salatiga
in enhancing the English competency of the Mathematics and Science teachers and
understand the difficulties encountered by Mathematics and Science teachers of SMAN 1
Salatiga when they taught their subjects using English. The data were collected using an
interview. There were 8 teachers interviewed. The results of this study showed that the
schools gave aids, like facilitating bilingual books, establishing the sister school program, and
giving English lessons; which were hoped to help the teachers in enhancing their English
proficiency. However, the teachers were still having problems with teaching using English
because of their competence, especially compared to their students, their self confidence, age
and the waste of time when they taught using English.