TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES IN
PROMOTING INTERCULTURAL LEARNING THROUGH
VIRTUAL EXCHANGE AT SMP 1 KUDUS
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Universitas PGRI Semarang
Author
Azkiyah, Nurul
Subject
L Education (General)
Datestamp
2024-09-11 07:31:13
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Azkiyah, Nurul. 2024 ?Teachers? Strategies and Challenges in Promoting Intercultural Learning Through Virtual Exchange at SMP 1 Kudus ?. Thesis. Advisors: Siti Nur?Aini, S.Pd., M.Hum.Ph.D; Dr. Rahmawati Sukmaningrum., S.Pd., M.Pd. Virtual exchange programs (VEPs) are a valuable tool to promote intercultural learning among young learners. This case study aims to investigate and understand how virtual exchange programs are implemented in Indonesian junior high schools, particularly concerning challenges and strategies related to teachers. The study focuses on the "Culture in a Box" virtual exchange program at SMP 1 Kudus, a school located in Indonesia, and examines the strategies teachers used in tailoring topics and designing the learning process and the challenges they encountered in the implementation. In-depth interviews were gathered from two teachers conducting the program in SMP 1 Kudus which was supported by some documents and observation. of VEPs and intercultural education in junior high school settings. The findings gleaned from this research underscore the transformative power of virtual exchange programs in fostering intercultural competence, language acquisition, and global awareness among junior school students. This research provides valuable insights and practical strategies for teachers and schools to effectively implement or enhance virtual exchanges in the Indonesian context. Keywords: Virtual Exchange Programs, Intercultural Learning, Junior High Schools, Teacher?s Challenges, Teacher?s Strategies
Azkiyah, Nurul. 2024 ?Teachers? Strategies and Challenges in Promoting Intercultural Learning Through Virtual Exchange at SMP 1 Kudus ?. Thesis. Advisors: Siti Nur?Aini, S.Pd., M.Hum.Ph.D; Dr. Rahmawati Sukmaningrum., S.Pd., M.Pd. Virtual exchange programs (VEPs) are a valuable tool to promote intercultural learning among young learners. This case study aims to investigate and understand how virtual exchange programs are implemented in Indonesian junior high schools, particularly concerning challenges and strategies related to teachers. The study focuses on the "Culture in a Box" virtual exchange program at SMP 1 Kudus, a school located in Indonesia, and examines the strategies teachers used in tailoring topics and designing the learning process and the challenges they encountered in the implementation. In-depth interviews were gathered from two teachers conducting the program in SMP 1 Kudus which was supported by some documents and observation. of VEPs and intercultural education in junior high school settings. The findings gleaned from this research underscore the transformative power of virtual exchange programs in fostering intercultural competence, language acquisition, and global awareness among junior school students. This research provides valuable insights and practical strategies for teachers and schools to effectively implement or enhance virtual exchanges in the Indonesian context. Keywords: Virtual Exchange Programs, Intercultural Learning, Junior High Schools, Teacher?s Challenges, Teacher?s Strategies
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