EFL teachers' awareness of the theoretical and practical relevance of the communicative approach in Junior Secondary schools in the highlands of Irian Jaya, Indonesia

摘要: The Communicative Approach to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is currently the most popular approach in Southeast Asian countries. Its use by (EFL) teachers has been recommended Ministry of Education and Culture Indonesia for past decade, all secondary schools throughout country. This study attempts gain deeper insights into theoretical practical relevance Indonesian EFL teachers, obtaining data on how well understand underlying approach, what extent these implement this understanding their classroom practices. based assumption that teachers' knowledge will be reflected teaching. mainly descriptive nature. Four instruments were used obtain awareness Approach. A checklist was measure 30 teacherest questionnaire demonstrate same reflections observation conducted directly observe 20 performance with An interview held which they principles theory practice Overall, results indicate low. expected. Specifically, severely limited terms principles, terminology, meanings terminology. Most have difficulties comprehending concepts, do not extract true meaning each concept. In addition, inconsistent theory. What believe value, setting, learner, target language, does appear direct influence teaching From study, it readily apparent elements may employed Junior Secondary Schools. However, are adequately equipped concerning effective or meaningful integration its