Penguatan Instructional English Guru Sekolah Dasar melalui Pelatihan Berbasis Praktik di Kabupaten Barru

Authors

  • Rifhani Handayani Lelong Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Makassar https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6324-3148
  • Hamzah Pagarra Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • Hardiyanti Hatibu Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • Ahmad Syawaluddin Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • Unga Utami Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46918/lestari.v4i1.3302

Keywords:

Instructional English, Teacher Talk, Pelatihan Berbasis Praktik, Guru Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

The use of instructional English plays an important role in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning in primary schools, as teachers serve as the main source of language input and interaction. However, many teachers still face difficulties in using English as a medium of instruction, particularly due to limited vocabulary and low confidence. This community service program aimed to strengthen primary school teachers’ use of instructional English through practice-based training.

The program was conducted in Barru Regency in April 2026 and involved 30 primary school teachers. The training was carried out through lectures, demonstrations, microteaching practices, and feedback sessions. Data were collected through observation, participant reflection, and questionnaires, then analyzed descriptively.

The results showed improvements in the use of instructional English, particularly in clarity of instruction, frequency of English use, and classroom interaction. In addition, participants’ confidence also improved, although fluency and vocabulary mastery remained challenging.

In conclusion, practice-based training was effective in strengthening teachers’ use of instructional English. Continuous assistance programs are needed to support the consistent use of English in classroom instruction.

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Published

09.05.2026

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): LESTARI : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat

Section

Education and Community Empowerment

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Copyright (c) 2026 Rifhanin Handayani Lelong, Hamzah Pagarra, Hardiyanti Hatibu, Ahmad Syawaluddin4, Unga Utami

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How to Cite

Lelong, R. H., Pagarra, H., Hatibu, H., Syawaluddin, A., & Utami, U. (2026). Penguatan Instructional English Guru Sekolah Dasar melalui Pelatihan Berbasis Praktik di Kabupaten Barru. LESTARI: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 4(1), 15-21. https://doi.org/10.46918/lestari.v4i1.3302