ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS’ SELF-REPORTED PERCEPTIONS ON TOEFL PREPARATION PROGRAM IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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Most senior high schools in Aceh have not introduced TOEFL to students despite its importance for higher education preparation and future careers. This qualitative descriptive study investigates English language teachers’ self-reported perceptions on TOEFL preparation programs in senior high schools, including their teaching challenges and strategies. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with six purposively selected English teachers teaching TOEFL in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar. Results show positive perceptions and highlight key instructional challenges and coping strategies.

LanguageEnglish

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Reading Time3 h 27 min

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A. Background of the Study

B. Research Questions

C. Aims of Study

D. Significance of the Study

E. Terminologies

A. Concept of Perception

1. Definition of Perception

2. Theory of Perception

B. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

1. Overview of TOEFL

# ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS’ SELF-REPORTEDPERCEPTIONS ON TOEFL PREPARATION PROGRAM INSENIOR HIGH SCHOOL THESIS Submitted by: MAULINA SARI NIM. 150203096 Student ofFakultas Tarbiyah dan KeguruanDepartment of English Language Education FAKULTAS TARBIYAH DAN KEGURUANUNIVERSITAS ISLAM NEGERI AR-RANIRYBANDA ACEH 2019 M/ 144 ## ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First of all, I would like to express the deepest praises and thanks to AllahAzza Wa Jalla, the almighty, the lord of the universe who has given mercy andblessings to this world. Peace and salutation be upon the prophet MuhammadSAW, peace be upon him, together with his family and companions who havebrought the enlightenment into human life. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisors, Dr.phil.Saiful Akmal MA and Risdaneva MA for their invaluable help, guidance,encouragement, motivation, and suggestion. Also, I want to thank to all of Englishlanguage education lecturers and staff who have inspired, lectured and assisted meduring my study in this department. May Allah grant you heaven and make easeyour way. The most prestigious thanks and love are addressed to my big family, thebest support system in my life. To my father and mother, Puteh Amk andSyaribanun, thanks for always motivating me, supporting me, giving me muchlove and giving strength to live in this tough life. I also dedicate my love andthank all my beloved sisters and brothers, Nurhayati, M. Nasir, Fatma Wati, M.Rizal, Fadli, Miftahul Jannah, Nurul Fahmi, Zubir and Kausar for alwayssupporting and loving me. May Allah SWT always bestow them grace, health,and blessingsin the world and in the hereafter. My appreciation and thanks are also addressed to my beloved friends, CutAyu, Firdha, Tasha, Syida, Nada, Icut Ayla, Fikra, Irna and Muliana who alwayslend me their back and listen to my complaints. I am forever thankful to all of mywonderful friends of Unit 03, TEN 2015, PPKPM Blackhill, Edu Squad, EDSA2019, Dubas 2019, Rumput Liar and Munaqasyah Team under Mr. Saifulsupervision who always support each other and hopefully last till eternity. ToFarah Dina, Fitria, Tria and Pardi, thank you for assisting me in finishing mythesis. Thanks for all of my friends that I cannot mention one by one who bringcolors in my life, supporting me, and inspiring me. You guys are priceless for me.May Allah bless and reward you heaven. Banda Aceh, July 15th 2019 Maulina Sari ## ABSTRACT Name : Maulina Sari NIM : 150203096 Faculty : Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan Major : Department of English Language Education Thesis working title : English Language Teachers’Self-reported Perceptions on TOEFL Preparation Program in Senior High School Main Supervisor : Dr. phil. Saiful Akmal MA Co-Supervisor : Risdaneva MA Keywords : TOEFL; TOEFL preparation; Teachers Perceptions; TOEFL in senior high school This study was conducted based on the fact that most of senior high schools inAceh have not introduced TOEFL to the students even though TOEFL isimportant in preparing students’higher education and future career. Therefore, thepurpose of this study was to explore English language teachers perceptions’onTOEFL preparation program in senior high school and the challenges as well astheir strategies in teaching TOEFL for the students. To achieve this end, aqualitative descriptive design was utilized in this study. The data of this researchwere collected by using in-depth interview. The participants were six Englishlanguage teachers who were chosen purposively based on a criterion that theyhave been teaching TOEFL in senior high school in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar.The result of the data pointed out that all teachers had positive perception towardTOEFL program in senior high school. They believed that TOEFL should beintroduced in the first grade to prepare students ’ future study and career.Furthermore, in teaching TOEFL, teachers faced some challenges includingstudents ’ different language proficiency, student

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the study?

To explore English language teachers’ perceptions of TOEFL preparation programs in senior high school, including challenges and strategies used for teaching TOEFL.

What research design and data collection method were used?

A qualitative descriptive design was used, and data were collected through in-depth interviews.

What teaching challenges do teachers face when teaching TOEFL?

Teachers reported challenges such as students’ different language proficiency, lack of vocabulary mastery, fatigue, passive attitudes, and large class sizes.

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