Summary: Improving EL Teachers' Proficiency: Issues and Prospects by Prof. Willy A. Renadya
Improving EL Teachers' Proficiency: Issues and Prospects by Prof. Willy A. Renadya CEFR = SIFA 1. framework for assessing language proficiency 2. known by teachers in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam Proficiency 1. ability to use language for a variety of communicative purposes, tell a story, share good news, compliment speakers, write a report, give a speech, etc. 2. indicators of proficiency: accuracy, fluency, complexity(low intermediate - upper intermediate), appropriacy (able to use the language politely, not rude) 3. proficiency standards CEFR : what can you do in language C1 level for teachers in Malaysia. English teachers in Indonesia has B1 level (roughly), very small number in C1 (mentioned by Prof. Joko Nurkamto). writing and reading of English teachers proficiency in Indonesia are lower. Proficiency is important because professional knowledge and identity: proficiency in English, knowledge about English, knowledge about pedagogy. RELC Journal: Special Issu...