Teachers’ Perception Towards Local Content-Based English Materials of Speaking Skill for Young Learners

Ruth Nova  Mandaria; Elanneri  Karani; Joni  Bungai

doi:10.37304/ebony.v2i1.4045

Authors

Ruth Nova Mandaria Program Pascasarjana Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Palangka Raya
Elanneri Karani Program Pascasarjana Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Palangka Raya
Joni Bungai Program Pascasarjana Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Palangka Raya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37304/ebony.v2i1.4045

Keywords:

local content-based English materials, speaking skill, young learners

Abstract

As one of the most significant communication skills that one is required in the digital era, it is necessary to develop speaking skills among young learners who learn English at elementary school earlier. However, English was not the primary subject for Elementary students, especially in State Elementary schools. So, it made the English teachers have difficulty finding suitable textbooks for students. This article details the findings of a study conducted to learn more about the needs of young English learners in primary schools in the digital age. Four Elementary English teachers in Palangka Raya participated in the study. The study instruments were a questionnaire and interview guide. The survey results are revealed using percentages and qualitative descriptions. The findings will be utilized to create and develop an English e-book (based on local material) for young learners studying English at the elementary level.

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