Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif - Vol. 14 - No. 02 - Revitalizing Governance of the Indonesian Language for Non-Native Speakers (BIPA) Program at ITB

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Revitalizing governance of the Indonesian Language for Non-Native Speakers (BIPA) program at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) to support World Class University status and strengthen the internationalization of Indonesian higher education. Using qualitative methods—such as thematic analysis, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis—the study examines program management, including selection mechanisms, available offerings, instructor recruitment and qualifications, student benefits, teaching obstacles, and strategies. Results show a well-structured and funded program with qualified instructors, enabling cultural immersion and student development, while addressing challenges including online learning, technical language issues, and motivational factors.

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Introduction

World Class University requirements and international programs

Policy framework and governance principles

Previous research and program development

Learning materials, learner readiness, and E-BIPA

Tools and platforms for BIPA learning

Vol. 14, No. 02, pp. 1305-1318, 2024 DOI: 10.23960/jpp.v14 .i2 .202493 Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif e-ISSN: 2550-1313 | p-ISSN: 2087-9849 [http://jurnal.fkip.unila.ac.id/index.php/jpp/](http://jurnal.fkip.unila.ac.id/index.php/jpp/) Revitalizing Governance of the Indonesian Language for Non-Native Speakers (BIPA) Program at ITB: Enhancing the Internationalization of Indonesian Higher Education Nisa Syuhda1, Rohmatun Lukluk Isnaini2*, & Indra Fajar Nurdin3 1Department of Primary Islamic Education (PGMI), UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Indonesia 2Department of Teacher Professional Education (PPG), UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Indonesia 3School of Education, Faculty of Humanities, Curtin University, Australia *Corresponding email: [rohmatun.isnaini@uin-suka.ac.id](rohmatun.isnaini@uin-suka.ac.id) Received: 23 September 2024 Accepted: 09 October 2024 Published: 19 October 2024 Abstract: Revitalizing Governance of the Indonesian Language for Non-Native Speakers (BIPA) Program at ITB: Enhancing the Internationalization of Indonesian Higher Education. Objectives: This study investigates the revitalization of the governance of the Indonesian Language for Non-Native Speakers/Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA) program at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in order to achieve World Class University status and enhance the internationalization of higher education in Indonesia. Methods: The study explores the management of the BIPA program, covering aspects such as selection processes, available programs, instructor recruitment and qualifications, student benefits, teaching challenges, and strategies, utilizing qualitative research methods, including thematic analysis, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis. Findings: The findings reveal that the BIPA program at ITB is well-structured and funded, with highly qualified instructors, providing international students with opportunities for cultural immersion, career development, and community interaction. Despite challenges such as online learning, linguistic technicalities, and motivational issues, the BIPA program’s success at ITB is attributed to active learning processes, competent teachers, and an ambitious academic culture. Conclusion: The study acknowledges the limitations of focusing on ITB alone and recommends further research on other institutions and programs to contribute more comprehensively to the internationalization of Indonesian higher education. Keywords: BIPA program governance, internationalization; indonesian higher education, world Class University status. To cite this article: Syuhda, N., Isnaini, R. L., & Nurdin, I. F. (2024). Revitalizing Governance of the Indonesian Language for Non-Native Speakers (BIPA) Program at ITB: Enhancing the Internationalization of Indonesian Higher Education. JurnalPendidikan Progresif, 14(2), 1305-1318. doi: 10.23960/jpp.v14.i2.202493 . 􀂄 INTRODUCTION The rapid growth of higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwidehas led to significant transformationsin the education sector (Gigliotti, 2017). These institutions face intense competition, especially among developing and newly established ones (Taylor & Brownell, 2017) Oneof the requirements for achieving World Class University (WCU) status is the provision of international classes and the acceptance of international students (Zare et al., 2016) . The Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers Program (BIPA) bridges the gap between international students and their campus environment (Istanti & Nugroho, 2016) . This study aims to revitalize the governance of the BIPAprogram in realizing WCU status. Previous research has demonstrated the importance ofBIPAin introducing international students to the Indonesian language and culture 1306 JurnalPendidikan Progresif, Vol. 14, No. 02, pp. 1305-1318, August 2024 (Ningrum et al., 2017).A strong foundation for the BIPAprogram’s implementation is provided by the Regulation of the Minister of Religion

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What is the main objective of the study on the ITB BIPA program?

The study aims to revitalize governance of the BIPA program at ITB to achieve World Class University status and enhance higher education internationalization in Indonesia.

Which methods are used to investigate BIPA program governance?

The study uses qualitative research, including thematic analysis, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis.

What do the findings indicate about ITB’s BIPA program?

The BIPA program at ITB is well-structured and funded, supported by highly qualified instructors, and provides international students opportunities for cultural immersion, career development, and community interaction.

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