Contextual Teaching and Learning of Reading Skills in Indonesia: A Study of Higher Education English Lecturer’ Beliefs

Halim Ahmad Faizin; Eda Maaliah; Imam Mudofir; Muhyiddin Aziz; Ita Permatasari; Fahdillah Haris Abdul Aziz

doi:10.55606/ijel.v4i3.316

Authors

Halim Ahmad Faizin Politeknik Negeri Madiun
Eda Maaliah Politeknik Negeri Madiun
Imam Mudofir Politeknik Negeri Madiun
Muhyiddin Aziz Politeknik Negeri Madiun
Ita Permatasari Politeknik Negeri Madiun
Fahdillah Haris Abdul Aziz Politeknik Negeri Madiun

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/ijel.v4i3.316

Keywords:

Contextual teaching and Learning, CT&L, reading skills, lecturer

Abstract

There is a mismatch between the policy of Contextual teaching and learning (CT&L) and learning in reading skills and the practice in the Indonesian higher education context. This is a case study that examines the beliefs of Indonesian higher education English lecturers about CT&L in English reading lessons. Context plays a pivotal role in English teaching, especially in reading, since it can connect teaching materials with students’ real-life context. The interviews revealed that teachers believe teaching English reading skills should be contextualized. However, these practices were not always easy because there were constraints in the form of decontextualized textbooks and uncontextualized teaching. The findings of this research would offer a recommendation for policy makers, English teachers in higher education context and future researchers interested in how to make English language learning in reading more contextual

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