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Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Seminar on Transformative Education and Educational Leadership, AISTEEL 2024, 24 September 2024, Medan, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia

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Students' Attitude in Studying English for Foreign Language in Rural Area

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-9-2024.2353242,
        author={Dini  Defika},
        title={Students' Attitude in Studying English for Foreign Language in Rural Area},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 9th Annual International Seminar on Transformative Education and Educational Leadership, AISTEEL 2024, 24 September 2024, Medan, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={AISTEEL},
        year={2024},
        month={12},
        keywords={student’ attitude efl rural area},
        doi={10.4108/eai.24-9-2024.2353242}
    }
    
  • Dini Defika
    Year: 2024
    Students' Attitude in Studying English for Foreign Language in Rural Area
    AISTEEL
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-9-2024.2353242
Dini Defika1,*
  • 1: Postgraduate Program in Applied Linguistics of English, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia
*Contact email: fikakuro09@gmail.com

Abstract

This study explores the attitudes of rural high school students towards learning English, utilizing Self System and Gardner's socio-educational model as theoretical frameworks. Through qualitative analysis of interview responses, the study identifies key factors influencing students' engagement with English language learning. Positive attitudes are linked to personal aspirations, supportive family and peer influences, and effective teaching methods. Students with positive attitudes view English as a gateway to higher education, better job opportunities, and cultural exchange. Conversely, negative attitudes arise from a perceived lack of relevance of English in the rural context, insufficient support, and limited access to resources. Negative classroom experiences and the absence of extracurricular activities further diminish motivation. The study highlights the need for improved educational resources, teacher training in interactive pedagogies, and opportunities for cultural exchange to enhance English language learning in rural areas. These findings provide insights into the complex interplay of motivational and attitudinal factors shaping rural students' experiences with English acquisition, offering practical recommendations for educators and policymakers.

Keywords
student’ attitude efl rural area
Published
2024-12-27
Publisher
EAI
http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/eai.24-9-2024.2353242
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