The concept of teaching English using the translanguaging method in a rural school in Kota Marudu, Sabah

Jasman Bandar; Mohamad Rafley Abdul Rasit

doi:10.51200/jpp.v13i1.6720

Authors

Jasman Bandar Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa Kampus Antarabangsa Labuan (UMSKAL), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Mohamad Rafley Abdul Rasit Pusat Persediaan Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/jpp.v13i1.6720

Keywords:

teaching English, translanguaging method, rural school

Abstract

In the implementation of teaching and learning English, students often experience obstacles that delay the understanding process due to differences in the aspect of grammar. Consequently, this situation causes difficulties for students to understand English efficiently and effectively. Furthermore, students in rural schools who are more bound and exposed to their native language, adding to their difficulties in understanding and learning English vocabulary. Therefore, teachers need to use a method that can help enhancing students’ understanding and performance in English. In this regard, this study aimed to examine the concept of teaching English by applying the translanguaging method in a rural school in Kota Marudu, Sabah. This study was qualitative research, and the data were collected using interviews, and observations. The research participants in the study were English teachers and Year 6 pupils. The findings revealed that several incorporated learning strategies used the translanguaging method. In addition, the use of translanguaging method also improved students’ understanding and knowledge in English writing and communication skills. The study theoretically creates a new body of knowledge and serves as a pathway and guide in developing English teaching methods particularly for students in rural schools.

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