AN ANALYSIS OF TRANSLANGUAGING USED IN THE CLASSROOM BY ENGLISH TEACHERS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN GUNUNG TALANG, SOLOK REGENCY

Syarifah Fauzyyah; Aryuliva Adnan

doi:10.24036/jelt.v14i1.133083

AN ANALYSIS OF TRANSLANGUAGING USED IN THE CLASSROOM BY ENGLISH TEACHERS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN GUNUNG TALANG, SOLOK REGENCY

Syarifah Fauzyyah⁽¹⁾, Aryuliva Adnan⁽²⁾,
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia

Corresponding Author
Copyright (c) 2025 Syarifah Fauzyyah

DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/jelt.v14i1.133083

Abstract

This research investigates the practice of translanguaging in English classrooms in junior high schools in Solok Regency, focusing on two primary objectives: (1) to analyze the frequency of translanguaging practices used by English teachers during the teaching and learning process and (2) to identify the purposes behind the use of translanguaging. Employing a descriptive quantitative method, data were collected through observation checklist and teacher interviews. Observations documented 342 occurrences of translanguaging across teaching stages, with the highest frequency during the Main Activity stage (276 occurrences), followed by the Opening (41 occurrences) and Closing stages (25 occurrences). Teachers predominantly used Indonesian, while Minangkabau appeared less frequently, likely due to school language policies. Interviews revealed that teachers use translanguaging to accommodate students’ diverse language abilities, enhance comprehension, and foster engagement. Translanguaging facilitates cross-linguistic transfer, metalinguistic awareness, and cognitive flexibility, allowing students to connect prior knowledge with new concepts. Additionally, it supports identity affirmation and inclusivity by valuing students’ linguistic backgrounds, encouraging active participation. These findings highlight the significance of translanguaging as a pedagogical strategy that bridges linguistic gaps and enriches the multilingual classroom experience.

Keywords

translanguaging, English teachers, frequency, purposes,Solok Regency, descriptive quantitative research

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