ENGLISH TEACHER PROFESIONALISM AT SD BILINGUAL MUHAMMADIYAH 1 PURWODADI

Abstract

Learning activities in the classroom are considered successful if the teacher works professionally so that teaching and learning activities run smoothly and the knowledge transferred can be well received by students. Learning English in various elementary schools is still experiencing obstacles in the form of the failure of students to enjoy learning taught by English teachers. Professional English teachers should be able to make the learning process in class fun so that students are not afraid of English subjects. This study aims to analyze the professionalism of English teachers at Bilingual Elementary School Muhammadiyah 1 Purwodadi. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with data collection methods using questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The results of the study indicate that ER as an English teacher has carried out a professional teaching process where she facilitates learning in the classroom optimally by applying various teaching elements (learning methods, learning models, and learning media) properly and correctly. The conclusion of this research is that teachers are able to work professionally because they receive support from various parties (principals, parents, and students). The professionalism of the English teacher at Bilingual Elementary School Muhammadiyah 1 Purwodadi is shown by her ability to make lesson plans that are structured based on her understanding of the character of the students she teaches. By understanding the character of students, she is able to choose various teaching elements (learning methods, learning models, and evaluations) to be included in the lesson plan so that she is able to make learning in class fun.