Background
Globalization era requires a very basic means to communicate that is
language. But what kind of language? International Language that is the answer.
English nowadays become an important part in all of the aspect of communication
in daily life, business and especially in education. Mastering English is not
only learning about linguistic aspect or study about four skills (listening,
speaking, reading, and writing) or the component itself, but also study other
(academic context). Its means we have to know the other aspect or lesson in the
school such as economy, law, engineering, agriculture, health, physic,
chemistry, etc. International based school also became the background of the
existence of EAC. International based School which officially conducted by the
government makes the English as the medium of communication at school or in
learning process. So, English has the big role in conveying the materials in
other subject content (like science, art, mathematic, and social).
Philosophy
Some philosophies that support the existentiality of English across the
Curriculum, they are:
Carroll (1974): the various forms of pictorial expression are almost
always accompanied by language and often require language to make them
intelligible.
Piaget (1971): Language is but one among … many aspects of the semiotic
function, event ought it is in most instances the most important.
Thais (1984): language, thinking and learning are inseparable.
Why do we learn EAC
Some reasons why we learn English Across Curriculum, those are;
To be expose to a foreign language.
To use English for genuine communication
To use English for practical purposes.
To integrate all language skill.
The indicator as the standard
for developing professional teachers
Indicator is the way to measure something. The development of professional
teachers must be concerned more for the better quality of education. There are
three indicators as the standard for developing professional teachers, they
are:
Context Standard (Learning communities, Leadership, Resources )
Process Standard (Data driven, evaluation, Research based, design,
learning, collaboration)
Content Standard (Equity, quality teaching and Family involvement)
By Ahmad Syukur, S.Pd
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