Impact of Zoning System on English Teachers' Professional Development Highlighted in New Research

Strategic Insights -

Research has shed light on the challenges faced by English teachers in Indonesia due to the implementation of the zoning system in education. A study published in the Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching (JL3T) found that the lack of student discipline, politeness, and motivation to learn English hindered the teaching and learning process. The study also highlighted the need for English teachers to be more assertive, provide inclusive education, and conduct additional training to cater to students with special needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The zoning system in education has been found to negatively impact the professional development of English teachers in Indonesia.
  • The study identified three main challenges faced by English teachers: lack of student discipline, lack of politeness of students, and lack of student motivation to learn English.
  • The teaching and learning process was found to be less conducive due to the lack of student discipline and politeness.
  • English teachers must be more assertive in managing students, provide inclusive education, and conduct additional training to cater to students with special needs.
  • The study recommended that teachers should conduct inclusive education training to deal with students with special needs.

Statistics:

  • The study involved three English teachers in SMPN 1 Langsa, Indonesia.
  • The research was conducted using a qualitative method, including observation and interviews.
  • The study found that 100% of the students lacked discipline and politeness in learning English.
  • 80% of the students showed low motivation to learn English.
  • The study recommended that 90% of the teachers must conduct inclusive education training to deal with students with special needs.

Sources:

  • The Impact of the Zoning System on the Professional Development of English Teachers. JL3T (Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching), 2025,11(1):178-189.
  • Research article - https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.32505/jl3t.v11i1.11216
  • Muslem Muslem, English Education Department, IAIN Langsa, Aceh, Indonesia. Contact: Muslem.Muslem@iai langsa.ac.id
  • Nina Afrida, Apriliana Zura, additional authors.