Genealogy of Capacity Building Through English Language Learning Implementation for Elementary Schools in the Digitalization Era

Abstract

The digitalization era deals with the rapid developments of technology and information, making the role of the English language very important for success in today’s globalized competition. This condition affects capacity building through English in the era of globalization, which should be prioritized by the government, especially in local content in elementary schools in Indonesia. This can be traced back to 1993 through the Decree of the Minister of Education, who authorized the schools to teach English, as one of the subjects in the field of local content, at elementary level. This is done to provide benefits to students so they can learn English with the idea of developing the skills they have in dealing with the current era. However, geography proves that English education in elementary schools needs to adapt its implementation to changes in policies and curricula set by the government.
 Keywords: Geanology, capacity building, English language