TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF UTILIZING AND CONTENT ENGLISH FOR NUSANTARA STUDENT TEXTBOOK IN THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM-BASED ENGLISH LESSONS: A CASE STUDY IN THE 7TH OF ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Authors

  • Sephia Nurul Izzati UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
  • Dahlya Indra Nurwanti UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
  • Dini Utami Mulyaningsih UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Abstract

This study aims to explore teachers' perceptions regarding the utilizing and content of the English for Nusantara textbook within the Merdeka Curriculum for seventh grade at an Islamic junior high school. These perceptions reveal how teachers understand and interpret various educational contexts, particularly in relation to utilizing and the content of the textbook. By gaining insight into these perspectives, the researcher can further examine how teachers engage with teaching materials and the subsequent impact on the teaching and learning processes. Additionally, this study aims to provide valuable insights for curriculum developers and textbook publishers, enabling them to create more relevant and effective educational resources. the English for Nusantara textbook has received positive teacher perceptions. They consider this textbook to be relevant and of high value in helping students' English learning. In addition, the materials presented in this textbook are believed to align with the objectives of the Merdeka Curriculum and effectively increase student engagement and language skills. Therefore, this positive perception can be the basis for further developing more effective textbooks and teaching methods to meet the desired educational standards.

Published

2025-10-13

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): BELTIC Journal

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