Challenges and Strategies of Teaching English in Rural Area Junior High School (Batuatas Island Southeast Sulawesi)
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Challenges, Strategies, Teaching English, Rural areaAbstract
Challenges in teaching English in rural schools are often caused by limited resources, lack of student motivation, and the dominance of local languages. This study aims to identify the challenges faced by teachers in teaching English and analyze strategies to overcome them. This descriptive qualitative research with a case study design used direct observation and interviews with four English teachers. The results showed challenges such as limited vocabulary, lack of family support, an unsuitable independent curriculum, lack of English language foundation, and inadequate facilities. To overcome these challenges, teachers use various strategies, including paired dialogue, image-based learning, vocabulary learning through dictionaries, and direct practice through games. This study contributes to teachers' understanding of adjusting teaching methods to the local context and encourages students to be more active in learning English.
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