PREPARING FUTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATION: A REVIEW OF TEACHER COMPETENCIES AND CHALLENGES
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https://doi.org/10.31004/jrpp.v8i4.54078Keywords:
Bilingual Education, Teacher Competency, PGSD, Challenges For Prospective Teachers, Bilingualism In Elementary SchoolsAbstract
Bilingual education in elementary schools is increasingly needed to respond to the demands of globalization and the development of student literacy competencies. This article aims to examine the competencies that prospective elementary school teachers must have in managing bilingual learning and to identify the main challenges they face during the preparation and teaching practice process. The method used is a literature review by examining relevant national and international journals, books, and education reports. The results of the analysis show that prospective teachers need several important competencies, such as adequate language skills, bilingual pedagogical competencies, professional skills in designing and assessing bilingual learning, and social and personal readiness. However, they still face various obstacles, including limited foreign language skills, a lack of specialized training in PGSD programs, low self-confidence, and limited policies and supporting facilities in schools. This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening the curriculum and training in PGSD programs so that prospective teachers are better prepared to meet the demands of bilingual learning, thereby enabling its implementation in elementary schools to be more effective and sustainable.References
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