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ELEM EN TA R Y SC H O O L TEA C H ER S, BE LI
EFS O F EN G LI
SH
TEA C H I
N G AN D LEA R N I
N G FO R Y O U N G LEA R N ER S
Ri
na K ri
st
i
ana
A bst
ract
This study w as aim ed to analyze the elem entary schoolteachers, beliefs ofEngli
sh teaching
and learning foryoung learners. The research participants w ere 10 elem entary schoolEngli
sh
teachers in Salatiga and G etasan. The data w ere collected using a sem i
-structure i
nterview
w hich all
ow s the participants to share theirthoughtand experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results ofthi
s study reveal
ed that the teachers reali
zed the
’
need ofm astering Engli
sh in today s globali
zed era. They believed that Engli
sh should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, m ostteachers show ed positive attitudes tow ard the
im portance ofEngli
sh learning in elem entary school
. The teachers believed that Engli
sh
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners’
psychologicalaspect, teachi
ng approaches foryoung learners, and the use ofaudio visualaids
and authentic m aterials. The teachers beli
eved thatEngli
sh learning in elem entary schooli
sa
necessary action to i
ntroduce the basic know ledge ofEngli
sh [
such as vocabulary, spelli
ng,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversati
on] w hich accom m odates young learners needs of
Engli
sh learning i
nj
uni
orhigh schooL
Keyw ords: Elem entary School, Teachers’ beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
l
earner
s
I
nt
roduct
i
on
Engli
sh has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it w as only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan M enteriPendidikan
dan Kebudayaan R I. N o. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, Engli
sh i
s all
ow ed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEM EN TA R Y SC H O O L TEA C H ER S, BE LI
EFS O F EN G LI
SH
TEA C H I
N G AN D LEA R N I
N G FO R Y O U N G LEA R N ER S
Ri
na K ri
st
i
ana
A bst
ract
This study w as aim ed to analyze the elem entary schoolteachers, beliefs ofEngli
sh teaching
and learning foryoung learners. The research participants w ere 10 elem entary schoolEngli
sh
teachers in Salatiga and G etasan. The data w ere collected using a sem i
-structure i
nterview
w hich all
ow s the participants to share theirthoughtand experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results ofthi
s study reveal
ed that the teachers reali
zed the
’
need ofm astering Engli
sh in today s globali
zed era. They believed that Engli
sh should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, m ostteachers show ed positive attitudes tow ard the
im portance ofEngli
sh learning in elem entary school
. The teachers believed that Engli
sh
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners’
psychologicalaspect, teachi
ng approaches foryoung learners, and the use ofaudio visualaids
and authentic m aterials. The teachers beli
eved thatEngli
sh learning in elem entary schooli
sa
necessary action to i
ntroduce the basic know ledge ofEngli
sh [
such as vocabulary, spelli
ng,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversati
on] w hich accom m odates young learners needs of
Engli
sh learning i
nj
uni
orhigh schooL
Keyw ords: Elem entary School, Teachers’ beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
l
earner
s
I
nt
roduct
i
on
Engli
sh has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it w as only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan M enteriPendidikan
dan Kebudayaan R I. N o. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, Engli
sh i
s all
ow ed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY S
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N G FO R Y O U N G LEA R N ER S
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This study w as aim ed to analyze the elem entary schoolteachers, beliefs ofEngli
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teachers in Salatiga and G etasan. The data w ere collected using a sem i
-structure i
nterview
w hich all
ow s the participants to share theirthoughtand experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results ofthi
s study reveal
ed that the teachers reali
zed the
’
need ofm astering Engli
sh in today s globali
zed era. They believed that Engli
sh should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, m ostteachers show ed positive attitudes tow ard the
im portance ofEngli
sh learning in elem entary school
. The teachers believed that Engli
sh
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners’
psychologicalaspect, teachi
ng approaches foryoung learners, and the use ofaudio visualaids
and authentic m aterials. The teachers beli
eved thatEngli
sh learning in elem entary schooli
sa
necessary action to i
ntroduce the basic know ledge ofEngli
sh [
such as vocabulary, spelli
ng,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversati
on] w hich accom m odates young learners needs of
Engli
sh learning i
nj
uni
orhigh schooL
Keyw ords: Elem entary School, Teachers’ beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
l
earner
s
I
nt
roduct
i
on
Engli
sh has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it w as only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan M enteriPendidikan
dan Kebudayaan R I. N o. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, Engli
sh i
s all
ow ed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEM EN TA R Y SC H O O L TEA C H ER S, BE LI
EFS O F EN G LI
SH
TEA C H I
N G AN D LEA R N I
N G FO R Y O U N G LEA R N ER S
Ri
na K ri
st
i
ana
A bst
ract
This study w as aim ed to analyze the elem entary schoolteachers, beliefs ofEngli
sh teaching
and learning foryoung learners. The research participants w ere 10 elem entary schoolEngli
sh
teachers in Salatiga and G etasan. The data w ere collected using a sem i
-structure i
nterview
w hich all
ow s the participants to share theirthoughtand experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results ofthi
s study reveal
ed that the teachers reali
zed the
’
need ofm astering Engli
sh in today s globali
zed era. They believed that Engli
sh should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, m ostteachers show ed positive attitudes tow ard the
im portance ofEngli
sh learning in elem entary school
. The teachers believed that Engli
sh
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners’
psychologicalaspect, teachi
ng approaches foryoung learners, and the use ofaudio visualaids
and authentic m aterials. The teachers beli
eved thatEngli
sh learning in elem entary schooli
sa
necessary action to i
ntroduce the basic know ledge ofEngli
sh [
such as vocabulary, spelli
ng,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversati
on] w hich accom m odates young learners needs of
Engli
sh learning i
nj
uni
orhigh schooL
Keyw ords: Elem entary School, Teachers’ beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
l
earner
s
I
nt
roduct
i
on
Engli
sh has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it w as only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan M enteriPendidikan
dan Kebudayaan R I. N o. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, Engli
sh i
s all
ow ed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, BELIEFS OF ENGLISH
TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
Rina Kristiana
Abstract
This study was aimed to analyze the elementary school teachers, beliefs of English teaching
and learning for young learners. The research participants were 10 elementary school English
teachers in Salatiga and Getasan. The data were collected using a semi-structure interview
which allows the participants to share their thought and experiences in English teaching and
learning for young learners. The results of this study revealed that the teachers realized the
'
need of mastering English in today s globalized era. They believed that English should be
learned as early as childhood years. Thus, most teachers showed positive attitudes toward the
importance of English learning in elementary school. The teachers believed that English
teaching and learning should be fun. The teachers considered about young learners'
psychological aspect, teaching approaches for young learners, and the use of audio visual aids
and authentic materials. The teachers believed that English learning in elementary school is a
necessary action to introduce the basic knowledge of English [such as vocabulary, spelling,
,
pronunciation, and daily conversation] which accommodates young learners needs of
English learning in junior high schooL
Keywords: Elementary School, Teachers' beliefs, English teaching and learning, Young
learners
Introduction
English has been taught as the first foreign language in Indonesia since early 1950s.
In the past, it was only taught in high school. Then, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan
dan Kebudayaan RI. No. 0487/4/1992, Bab VIII, English is allowed to be taught in
1
ELEMENTARY S