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Exploring the Students’ Perception of ICT Integration in Indonesian EFL Classroom: A Game Changer or a Setback

Adi Nugroho and Prof. Smriti Singh

Abstract

Indonesia is a vast Southeast Asian country boasting a rich cultural and linguistic heritage, with a staggering 726 local languages. However, English is essential in Indonesian, especially in media, politics, and education. Recognizing its significance, the Indonesian government has incorporated English as a subject in the educational sector and included it in the national examination from elementary to high school levels. Despite these efforts, Indonesia's English Proficiency Index (EPI) remains low, with a score of 469 out of 502 compared to the global average. This paper investigates implementing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Indonesian English classes. The authors have explored the perceptions of both teachers and students concerning ICT, how they react to its presence, and the common types of technology used in these classes. The study's participants consisted of university-level students and teachers from the English department in Indonesia. Data collection was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires and conducting interviews with the teachers. The results revealed that incorporating ICT in the classroom benefits teachers and students. Interestingly, despite the technology's benefits, the teachers and students expressed confidence in their ability to perform well even without relying heavily on technology during their lessons.

Keywords: Indonesia, English learning, ICT, Technology, ELT, EFL Classroom.

Introduction

Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia, comprising more than 17,000 islands (Alcorn & Royo, 2000). With more than 280 million people, it stands as the fourth most populous country in the world. Indonesia boasts a rich cultural and linguistic heritage within this vast population, encompassing over 726 local or traditional languages. It is the second most linguistically diverse country globally, trailing only behind Papua New Guinea (Ridwan, 2018).

Despite Indonesia's immense plurality of languages, English is prominent in the nation. In fact, not only in Indonesia but in most nations, English is a required subject of study, and it is also the most widely used language online (Meirovitz et al., 2022). Various aspects of society, including media, politics, and education, commonly necessitate English usage (Lauder, 2008). Several foreign languages exist in this country despite English. However, the government has officially appointed English as the primary additional language since the decree of Indonesian independence in 1945 (Smith, 1991). Recognizing the significance of English, the Indonesian government has included it as one of the subjects in the educational sector and made it a part of the national examination curriculum, spanning from elementary to high school levels.

However, most students in Indonesia still need help to study English, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by English First. The survey places Indonesia at 81 out of 111 countries globally regarding English proficiency, with an EPI (English Proficiency Index) score of 469, while the global average stands at 502 (English First, 2022). Considering this, the enactment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is being explored to enhance English proficiency in Indonesia.

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Adi Nugroho
Ph.D. Scholar at IIT Patna, Bihta, Bihar
APJ Kalam Hostel, IIT Patna, Bihta, Bihar, 801106
Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Bihar
adinug277@gmail.com

Prof. Smriti Singh
Professor at IIT Patna, Bihta, Bihar
Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Bihar, 801106
smritisinghiitp@gmail.com
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