Background
Language is a means of Communication”. This proverb
reminds us how important language in communication process between one others.
Learning language means we are learning culture. In globalization era, we are
now not living in a small village, but we are livig in a global village which
distance is not a big deal as limitation to do communication between us with
others in other part of the world. English become an important part in all of
the aspect, especially in education. Mastering English is not only learn 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. English has the big
role in conveying the materials in other subject content (like science, art,
mathematic, and social).
Some Philosophies of learning English Across
Curriculum (EAC)
Some philosophies that support the existentiality
of learning English across Curriculum, those 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.
Reason to learn English Across Curriculum (EAC)
Why we have to learn EAC. Here are the several reasons,
those are:
To be exposed to a foreign language.
To use English for genuine communication
To use English for practical purposes.
To integrate all language skill.
Indicator as the standard for developing
professional teachers
An Important aspect in developing the teachers to
be professional is Indicator. Indicator means signs, or measurement. 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, those are:
Context Standard
Process Standard
Content Standard
By Ahmad Syukur, S.Pd
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