Capturing the teaching of English oral skills in an Indonesian university: classroom activities and pedagogical challenges

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23971/jefl.v13i2.6466

Keywords:

classroom activity, EFL teaching and learning, English oral skill, pedagogical challenge, teaching oral skill

Abstract

In the context of English as a foreign language, listening and speaking skills are frequently discussed in isolation. In fact, to improve students' language mastery, the skills had better be taught in an integrated way. This research aimed to unveil activities for teaching oral skills that teachers implemented and discussed their challenges in the implementation. The data of this case study were obtained by observing three classes and interviewing three university teachers who taught integrated listening and speaking skills in an English language education department of a university in Indonesia. To analyze data gained from the interview, we used open, analytical, axial, and selective coding to identify the emerged themes using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that discussion, information gap, role play and simulation, and oral presentation were applied in the classrooms. The study also revealed that the challenges of applying the activities come not only from the students' side, such as their anxieties, low participation, and tendency to use their first language, but also from the teachers' part regarding their classroom management skills. Those findings implied that the success of oral skill instruction is achievable through various activities that involve students' listening and speaking skills at once.

Author Biographies

Evi Puspitasari, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Bantul,

Evi Puspitasari obtained her master’s degree in English Language Studies focusing on Education from Sanata Dharma University. Her research interests are in English Language Teaching, Creative Teaching, EFL Reading, and Professional Learning. She has taught pre-service English teachers at the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Bantul, Indonesia, since 2014. She can be contacted at email: [email protected]

Melliana Fitria Eka Dewi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Bantul,

Melliana Fitria Eka Dewi is a student of the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Bantul, Indonesia. She is not only engaged with discussion under the topic of English for Communication, but she is also interested in Creative Teaching. She can be reached through email: [email protected]

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23-09-2023