The English Teachers’ Strategies for Embracing Students’ Diversities at Indonesian Schools in Malaysia

Abstract

This study focuses on the description of the English teachers’ strategies for embracing students’ diversity at Indonesian schools in Malaysia. This study employed a descriptive qualitative design. The primary data were obtained by interviewing two English teachers and observing the English classes at two Indonesian schools in Malaysia. The secondary data were collected by documenting all supporting references and taking pictures of relevant events/objects in both schools. The data were analyzed through the analytical process which consists of transcribing, pre-coding and coding, ideas growing, interpreting, and conclusion drawing. The strategies to embrace the students’ diversity done by the English teachers at Indonesian schools in Malaysia are in the form of adapted learning material and accustomed teaching technique to be employed in or out of the classroom. The teachers give equal treatment to all students but furnish actual guidance or instruction to the students who need it. Some other strategies are done by the English teachers following the policy and program carried out by the schools to handle the students’ diversity. The strategies are integrated into intracurricular and extracurricular activities.