Abstract
This research was to find out teachers’ perspectives of the immersion program. For the mathematics, science and social subject teachers, it could ascertain how teachers cope with new challenges because using English to teach was a professional development experience and also could establish baseline approaches for implementing the immersion program. This study provided a picture of non-English teachers’ perception on implementing an immersion program at SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang. The data was obtained from questionnaires and observation. The main challenge facing non-English language teachers was teaching and learning Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemist, and Biology) and Social Subjects (Sociology, Economics, and Geography) in English. The study also showed that there were specific situations when teachers felt frustrated teaching an immersion class. This frustration always relates to lack of English language proficiency. In conclusion, this study shows the lack of English language proficiency is the main challenge faced by non-English language teachers and students in immersion classes at SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang.
Highlights
The Constitutional Court (MK) made a historic decision to grant a judicial review of Article 50, paragraph 3 of Law No 20/2003 on the national education system, which was the legal basis for the establishment of the international-standard school pilot project (RSBI) by the government
I described the use of English in the teaching of Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemist, and Biology) and Social Subjects (Sociology, Economics, and Geography) in Immersion classes in SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 Semarang
I would like to describe the findings of curriculum based on its elements: Syllabus Since SMA Islam Sultan Agung 1 had implemented immersion program, the syllabus should be written in English
Summary
The Constitutional Court (MK) made a historic decision to grant a judicial review of Article 50, paragraph 3 of Law No 20/2003 on the national education system, which was the legal basis for the establishment of the international-standard school pilot project (RSBI) by the government. The review was submitted by the Coalition for Anti-Commercialization of Education. With this decision, more than 1,300 RSBIs across the country, by law, must be dissolved because they no longer have a legal basis. Extensive reading to improve students’ writing skill of explanation text. EduLite: Journal of English Education, Literature, and Culture, 5 (1), 118-125.
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