Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: PGSD-BI Students’ Perceptions Towards English As A Medium of Instruction In Mathematics Classes

Abstract
Knowing and understanding the language of instruction in class is important for the
students to get the point of the lesson. This study is aimed to investigate the students’ perceptions
toward the use of English as Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Mathematics class. The study used
both qualitative and quantitative research. The participants of this study are chosen from 70
students from department Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar Bertaraf Internasional (PGSD-BI),
Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan (FKIP) of Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga,
Central Java. The students were investigate by filling the open ended and close ended
questionnaires. The findings reveal that EMI is needed to prepare teachers at international
schools. Moreover, the students admitted that their grades were better when learning
mathematics using EMI. However, they still get difficulties in learning English, so they prefer
Indonesian as medium of instruction in mathematics class.
Keywords: Instruction, mathematics class, EMI