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ENGLISH LEARNING MODEL: AN ETHNOGRAPHY STUDY
1. ABSTRACT
The learning model is included in the civilization process of the School. It is as a culture aiming
at academic achievement, cultivates attitudes, knowledge and skills of students. The habituation
learning model of the pesantren style (Islamic Boarding school) applied by MAS (Islamic Senior
High School) Jeumala Amal has successfully increase the school's achievements. Based on the
aforementioned data, the researcher needs to do more in-depth research in obtaining detailed
information reagarding the model applied so that it is applicable for other schools. This study
aims to gain a deeper understanding of the English learning model at MAS Jeumala Amal which
applies a qualitative ethnographic method. The data obtained were observation, interviews, field
notes and document analysis. The Study revealed that the form of English language learning is
designed through a careful planning which integrates two proficiencies, namely functional and
communication skills; the former are taught through classroom activities while the latter are
trained more in pesantren programs. The student learning models in MAS Jeumala Amal adheres
to a behavioristic pattern which emphasizes habituation in language skills through an army
method pattern that restrain students based on reward and punishment pattern.
2. INTRODUCTION
In Indonesia, English plays a very important role in teaching students from grade seven to
tertiary level (Lauder, 2008; Mattarima, K., Hamdan, 2011). With its significant role, learning
English is very interesting for further research. One of the matters relating to learning is the
model that the teacher uses in presenting Learning. The diversity of models applied by teachers
in presenting English language learning is absolutely necessary, because rigid learning will
reduce students' learning interest now and in the future. The teacher is obliged to motivate,
activate students, contextualize the use of language to find learning needs, and provide
knowledge to students about the function of language, and present effective and preferred
strategies for students (Diaab, 2016; Manurung, 2015; Stracke, 2016). Every student is required
to communicate his ideas and thoughts in balancing the progress of information and technology,
because technology can increase output and
interaction, influence and motivation, feedback, metalinginguistic knowledge, and involvement
of educators in the acquisition of target languages. Therefore, teachers must be creative in
integrating the use of technology to support the teacher's faith-based and pedagogical learning
process towards more specific learning content (Calderon-Young, 1999; Ding, A. C. E.,
Ottenbreit- Leftwich, A., Lu, Y. H., & Glazewski, 2019; Golonka, E. M., Bowles, A. R., Frank,
V. M., Richardson, D. L., & Freynik, 2014). To achieve these expectations, the teaching and
learning process especially English language education should be carried out using the
appropriate learning model, "so that it can lead to attraction as positive emotions in learning
foreign languages". If not, "there is a possibility of attribution that weakens and inhibits the
emergence of positive self-concepts towards foreign languages (Jiang, Y., & Dewaele, 2019;
Waddington, 2019). so, the results of student learning can be an indicator of whether or not the
application of the learning model is appropriate. According to a brief initial observation, one of
the formal educational institutions that was quite successful in learning, especially learning
English in Pidie Jaya District, Aceh Province, was the boarding school (Integrated Islamic
Boarding School) of MAS Jeumala Amal. This school which focuses on religious education has
experienced significant growth with the number of students reaching 600 people from various
regions in Indonesia and abroad. With its heterogeneity students from various regions in
Indonesia and even abroad make MAS Jeumala Amal a place where various cultures meet and
produce students who are knowledgeable. Geographically it is very strategically located, which
is on Jalan Raya Medan-Banda Aceh. The nature of English Learners is determined by the
districts, school administration, specialists, and classroom teachers (Williams, 2011). The
success of MAS JA can be seen through learning achievements and its alumni that were carved
by students of MAS Jeumala Amal in various competitions both at the District and Provincial
levels. The results of teachers interview informed that, there were several efforts by teachers who
synergized with Islamic boarding schools program in improving the quality of education and the
graduates or alumni. One of these efforts is the implementation of a habitual, disciplined and
sustainable learning culture. So, its part of stimulus, and in quantity, there are more hours of
learning English in Jeumala Amal MAS than other public schools. This statement was
strengthened by Innatist theory suggests that responses to environmental stimuli influenced
language development (Boyle, O., & Peregoy, 1993) English Learning in MAS Jeumala Amal is
not only done in the classroom, but also outside the classroom through additional tutoring held
by pesantren twice a week for 90 minutes.
Therefore, it is fitting that MAS JA has many students who excel especially in English language
education. Based on teachers information and school websites (Amal, 2017), the latest
achievements achieved by students of MAS Jeumala Amal were Champion 1 (one) on behalf of
Qatrunnada and Champion 2 (two) in the name of Syarif Al-Halim in the Language Speech
Contest held by the Aceh Ministry of Religion on May 24, 2017. A study by (Bin-Tahir,
Atmowardoyo, Dollah, & Rinantanti, 2017), investigated the model of multilingual learning in
boarding schools. Based on observations and interviews with three Islamic boarding schools in
Makassar city, they found that the multilingual learning model in boarding schools applying
simultaneous sequential models with several phases to produce monolingual students turned into
multilingualism and in the end they became multilingualism. The intended phases were
habituation (culture) which has turned monolingual students into multilingual. Learning models
is indivisible from learning activities, each school has a unique and special learning activities
programmed in achieving the goals. The unique activities are becoming attention of researchers
as learning activities themselves determine learning outcomes. This study aims to gain a deeper
understanding of the English learning model at MAS Jeumala Amal which applies a realist
ethnographic method.

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ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION English learning model.docx

  • 1. ENGLISH LEARNING MODEL: AN ETHNOGRAPHY STUDY 1. ABSTRACT The learning model is included in the civilization process of the School. It is as a culture aiming at academic achievement, cultivates attitudes, knowledge and skills of students. The habituation learning model of the pesantren style (Islamic Boarding school) applied by MAS (Islamic Senior High School) Jeumala Amal has successfully increase the school's achievements. Based on the aforementioned data, the researcher needs to do more in-depth research in obtaining detailed information reagarding the model applied so that it is applicable for other schools. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the English learning model at MAS Jeumala Amal which applies a qualitative ethnographic method. The data obtained were observation, interviews, field notes and document analysis. The Study revealed that the form of English language learning is designed through a careful planning which integrates two proficiencies, namely functional and communication skills; the former are taught through classroom activities while the latter are trained more in pesantren programs. The student learning models in MAS Jeumala Amal adheres to a behavioristic pattern which emphasizes habituation in language skills through an army method pattern that restrain students based on reward and punishment pattern. 2. INTRODUCTION In Indonesia, English plays a very important role in teaching students from grade seven to tertiary level (Lauder, 2008; Mattarima, K., Hamdan, 2011). With its significant role, learning English is very interesting for further research. One of the matters relating to learning is the model that the teacher uses in presenting Learning. The diversity of models applied by teachers in presenting English language learning is absolutely necessary, because rigid learning will reduce students' learning interest now and in the future. The teacher is obliged to motivate, activate students, contextualize the use of language to find learning needs, and provide knowledge to students about the function of language, and present effective and preferred strategies for students (Diaab, 2016; Manurung, 2015; Stracke, 2016). Every student is required
  • 2. to communicate his ideas and thoughts in balancing the progress of information and technology, because technology can increase output and interaction, influence and motivation, feedback, metalinginguistic knowledge, and involvement of educators in the acquisition of target languages. Therefore, teachers must be creative in integrating the use of technology to support the teacher's faith-based and pedagogical learning process towards more specific learning content (Calderon-Young, 1999; Ding, A. C. E., Ottenbreit- Leftwich, A., Lu, Y. H., & Glazewski, 2019; Golonka, E. M., Bowles, A. R., Frank, V. M., Richardson, D. L., & Freynik, 2014). To achieve these expectations, the teaching and learning process especially English language education should be carried out using the appropriate learning model, "so that it can lead to attraction as positive emotions in learning foreign languages". If not, "there is a possibility of attribution that weakens and inhibits the emergence of positive self-concepts towards foreign languages (Jiang, Y., & Dewaele, 2019; Waddington, 2019). so, the results of student learning can be an indicator of whether or not the application of the learning model is appropriate. According to a brief initial observation, one of the formal educational institutions that was quite successful in learning, especially learning English in Pidie Jaya District, Aceh Province, was the boarding school (Integrated Islamic Boarding School) of MAS Jeumala Amal. This school which focuses on religious education has experienced significant growth with the number of students reaching 600 people from various regions in Indonesia and abroad. With its heterogeneity students from various regions in Indonesia and even abroad make MAS Jeumala Amal a place where various cultures meet and produce students who are knowledgeable. Geographically it is very strategically located, which is on Jalan Raya Medan-Banda Aceh. The nature of English Learners is determined by the districts, school administration, specialists, and classroom teachers (Williams, 2011). The success of MAS JA can be seen through learning achievements and its alumni that were carved by students of MAS Jeumala Amal in various competitions both at the District and Provincial levels. The results of teachers interview informed that, there were several efforts by teachers who synergized with Islamic boarding schools program in improving the quality of education and the graduates or alumni. One of these efforts is the implementation of a habitual, disciplined and sustainable learning culture. So, its part of stimulus, and in quantity, there are more hours of learning English in Jeumala Amal MAS than other public schools. This statement was strengthened by Innatist theory suggests that responses to environmental stimuli influenced
  • 3. language development (Boyle, O., & Peregoy, 1993) English Learning in MAS Jeumala Amal is not only done in the classroom, but also outside the classroom through additional tutoring held by pesantren twice a week for 90 minutes. Therefore, it is fitting that MAS JA has many students who excel especially in English language education. Based on teachers information and school websites (Amal, 2017), the latest achievements achieved by students of MAS Jeumala Amal were Champion 1 (one) on behalf of Qatrunnada and Champion 2 (two) in the name of Syarif Al-Halim in the Language Speech Contest held by the Aceh Ministry of Religion on May 24, 2017. A study by (Bin-Tahir, Atmowardoyo, Dollah, & Rinantanti, 2017), investigated the model of multilingual learning in boarding schools. Based on observations and interviews with three Islamic boarding schools in Makassar city, they found that the multilingual learning model in boarding schools applying simultaneous sequential models with several phases to produce monolingual students turned into multilingualism and in the end they became multilingualism. The intended phases were habituation (culture) which has turned monolingual students into multilingual. Learning models is indivisible from learning activities, each school has a unique and special learning activities programmed in achieving the goals. The unique activities are becoming attention of researchers as learning activities themselves determine learning outcomes. This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of the English learning model at MAS Jeumala Amal which applies a realist ethnographic method.