Program evaluation of English language learning for EYL curriculum development in Indonesia: teachers

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https://doi.org/10.23971/jefl.v13i1.6068

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English to young learners (EYL), case study, curriculum development, program evaluation, young learners (YLs)

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Program evaluation (henceforth PE) is a phase of curriculum development in the ELT context and is precious for improving curriculum reform. However, more research needs to be undertaken to investigate PE as a part of the English curriculum development for young learners

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  • Metty Agustine Primary, Universitas Siliwangi, Tasikmalaya,
    Metty Agustine Primary is a faculty member at the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Siliwangi, Tasikmalaya, Indonesia. She is now a candidate of doctor at the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Language and Literature, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia. Her research interests include language assessment, teaching English to young learners, and curriculum development.
  • Emi Emilia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung,
    Emi Emilia is a Professor of TESOL at the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Language and Literature, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia. Her research interests include in systemic functional linguistics, critical pedagogy, critical literacy, critical thinking.
  • Didi Sukyadi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung,
    Didi Sukyadi is a Professor at the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Language and Literature, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia. His research interests include linguistics, applied linguistics, and language teaching.

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