English Language teaching in secondary schools: An analysis of the implementation of Indonesian ELT 2013 curriculum

Abstract

The study aims to determine the extent of the implementation of the English Language Teaching 2013 Curriculum in Indonesia on aspects of planning stage, teaching and learning processes, and teaching assessments. It is a cross-sectional survey which uses quantitative and qualitative approaches. The data are gathered from questionnaire, observation, interview, and documentation. Thirty-four teachers from 12 schools of 91 secondary schools in Jepara Regency, Central Java, Indonesia are selected as the sample in this study. The results showed that the planning stage conducted by teachers was in accordance with the principles of the 2013 curriculum by taking into account the core competencies, basic competencies, graduate competency standards, materials and learning activities, the selection of learning strategies and assessment. The teaching and learning process of the 2013 curriculum in English subject was well implemented. The process was also based on the principles of applicable curriculum by promoting a scientific approach. In addition, in the assessment aspect, the teachers conducted the assessment by referring to graduate competency standards by using authentic approach that assesses the readiness, the process, and the learning outcomes of the students. This indicates that the curriculum has been applied well in schools with different national examination indexes and employment status.