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Teaching English language to Indonesian young learners, especially those around kindergarten age and elementary student can be quite challenging. Teaching always has been becoming my favorite thing since long time ago, this is what I'm passionate about. I've been teaching since I graduated from University.
Starting in 2011, I had the privilege of teaching English to students from 3rd to 12th grade at a prestigious institution. I truly loved every minute of it. Teaching looks simple, isn't it? You won't say that until you try it by yourself. You need extra skill when teaching English to kids. so, here are things you need to concern:
- Limited Attention Spans
Young children have short attention spans, making it difficult to maintain their focus for extended periods.
- Need for Playful Learning
Children at this age learn best through play and hands-on activities. Traditional teaching methods may not be effective.
- Language Development
Their language skills are still developing, so they may not fully understand complex instructions or vocabulary.
- Cultural Differences
If the children come from diverse backgrounds, there may be cultural differences in learning styles and communication.
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1. Play-based activities
Games, songs, and storytelling to make learning fun and engaging.
2. Visual aids
Colorful pictures, flashcards, and real-life objects to support understanding.
3. Repetition and reinforcement
Frequent repetition of new words and concepts to aid memorization.
4. Positive reinforcement
Encouragement and praise to build confidence and motivation.
Teaching English to young children requires a specialized approach that acknowledges their unique developmental needs. By prioritizing these techniques, educators can create a stimulating and supportive environment where children not only learn English but also develop a lifelong love for language.
Mengajarkan bahasa Inggris ke anak memang cukup menantang. Caranya harus dengan seperti bermain. Tapi, biasanya anak lebih cepat belajar. Kemampuan berbahasa mereka bisa lebih lancar.
ReplyDeleteAnak-anak biasanya lebic cepat menyerap pelajaran yg diberikan, dengan metode pembelajaran yg lebih menarik. Mereka akan lebih mudah mengingat, misalnya dengan cara belajar sambil bermain. Saat mereka sudah remaja, cenderung lebih lancar dan lebih maju dalam hal berbahasa Inggris (bila diajarkan sejak dini/ usia TK atau SD).
ReplyDeleteAnak-anak emang gampang bosenan ya, Zi. Ditambah kalau gurunya nggak kreatif udah deh kelasnya bakal jenuh banget. Waktu kerja di SD aku pernah dimintain gantiin ngajar, karena ada guru yang lagi tugas. Rasanya kayak lagi dites tuh hahaha. Pengen cepet udahan aja ngajarnya apalagi kalau ada anak yang berantem. Mules deh
ReplyDeleteAku dulu mikir kalau ngajarin anak bahasa asing bakal susah, tapi ternyata mereka lebih pintar. Bilingual tuh bisa banget. Kuncinya selain belajar, lingkungan juga dukung. Jadi ada teman ngomong, dan latihan
ReplyDeleteBelajar bahasa Inggris untuk anak² pastinya berbeda ya untuk yang dewasa. Sehingga pembelajarannya kudu interaktif dan sambil bermain juga, yang dilengkapi peralatan edukasi lainnya
ReplyDeleteKalau anakku lebih cocok belajar dengan repetisi mbak. Jadi belajar bahasa inggris juga lebih cepet kalah diulang2 meskipun sambil beraktivitas yang lain
ReplyDeleteBeing an educator does have to be creative, Zi...
ReplyDeleteEspecially teaching a class of children whose mood to play is higher.
If the teacher is fun, it is guaranteed that the children will not only love the teacher, but also the lesson.
Dulu tahun 2000an saya pernah ngajar Bahasa Inggris di SD, mbak. Tidak ada background pendidikan guru padahal hehehee.. waktu itu awal2 pelajaran bahasa asing diperkenalkan ke murid SD.
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