Exploring the Challenges Encountered by English Teacher in Primary School in Thailand
Mengeksplorasi Tantangan yang Dihadapi Guru Bahasa Inggris di Sekolah Dasar di Thailand
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.8943Keywords:
Challenges, teacher’s challenges, teaching EnglishAbstract
English has been a mandatory subject in schools for decades. Teachers play a big role in the teaching process, yet they encounter numerous obstacles that prevent an effective language instruction. This research adopted a qualitative approach with a descriptive design to investigate the challenges faced by English teacher in Thai primary school. The findings demonstrated that students were unfamiliar with English due to insufficient outside exposure, which led to disinterest and lack of motivation, generally caused by passive learning methodologies. Teachers were also constrained by limited class time, insufficient digital media access, and challenges adjusting textbook information to make it relevant and interactive. Furthermore, classroom conditions, class sizes, made it difficult to keep student attention and control. These findings deepen the understanding of English instruction challenges faced by the English teacher, offering insights to enhance teacher support and overall English education quality.
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