Abstract:
With the rapid global changes, teaching strategies must be suited to the
circumstances. Plus, there is lack of research about teaching strategy in intercultural
contexts, research conducted to investigate the teaching strategy used, and
challenges faced by three EFL Indonesian teacher trainees during the ITP
(International Teaching Practicum) program in Thailand. The researcher employed
a case study design with interviews; observation; and questionnaires. Data
interviews and observations were transcribed and translated; and further analyzed
with theme and interpretation, to reveal research questions and IS level. As for the
questionnaire, data was prepared by simple valuation and analyzed using 5 focus
analyses. Amidst the limitation of background ELT setting, evidence showed that
participants used several teaching strategies which are setting goals; worked
examples; identifying similarities and differences; providing recognition; giving
homework; providing feedback; practice; visual scaffolding; modeled talk; and
grammar-translation approach. They also faced cultural challenges (lack of
background knowledge of ELT setting, and language barrier) and pedagogical
challenges (inadequate teaching technique and classroom management). Last, the
intercultural sensitivity level result, positively evidenced that all teacher trainees
can engage, respect differences, be confident, enjoy, attentive, and value other
perspectives during communication in intercultural contexts.
