*10 Simplified Research Topics on ELT in Indonesia*
Here are the 10 topics rewritten in simple English, keeping their main research ideas.
1. Teachers’ Views on the 2027 Mandatory Primary English Policy
Study what primary English teachers think about the new policy. Focus especially on teachers without special English training and how the policy affects their professional identity.
2. The Gap Between ELT Policy and Classroom Reality
Study why English education policies are difficult to apply in real classrooms. Look at large classes, limited teaching time, and differences in teacher qualifications.
3. English Education and Inequality in Indonesia
Study why some students have better English learning opportunities than others. Examine differences in school resources, teacher distribution, technology, and regional access.
4. Translanguaging in Multilingual English Classrooms
Study how teachers and students use different languages to support English learning. Explore how Indonesian, local languages, English, and other communication resources can work together in diverse classrooms.
5. Teachers’ English Skills and Teaching Ability
Study the English proficiency and teaching skills of Indonesian English teachers. Identify the causes of low proficiency and ways to improve their speaking and teaching abilities.
6. Communicative Language Teaching in the Merdeka Curriculum
Study how teachers apply Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in real classrooms. Explore why CLT is sometimes used only partially and what helps teachers use it more effectively.
7. English Education and Local Language Preservation
Study how English can be taught together with Bahasa Indonesia and local languages. Explore ways to improve English education without weakening indigenous languages and cultures.
8. Technology and the Digital Divide in ELT
Study how technology supports English learning in Indonesian schools and universities. Focus on unequal internet access, digital skills, and teaching methods that fit local conditions.
9. Student Motivation, Anxiety, and Speaking Participation
Study why some Indonesian students are afraid or unwilling to speak English. Examine the roles of vocabulary, pronunciation, confidence, and opportunities to practice.
10. English as a Lingua Franca and Intercultural English Teaching
Study how English can be taught as a global communication language rather than only following native-speaker standards. Explore how English learning relates to Indonesian culture, identity, religion, and different ways of thinking.
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