A. 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).
B. 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.
C. Reason
to learn English Across Curriculum (EAC)
Why we have to learn EAC. Here are the several reasons, those
are:
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To be exposed to a foreign language.
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To use English for genuine communication
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To use English for practical purposes.
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To integrate all language skill.
D. 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:
1.
Context Standard
2.
Process Standard
3.
Content Standard
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