A Case Study on the
Effectiveness of the English Intensive Course, IKIP,
Bambang Yudi Cahyono
The
teaching of English does not always result in the level of proficiency expected
by teachers or as prescribed by the curriculum. Such an inconsistency between
purpose and product was found in the English language department of IKIP Malang. Following the development of a quality program in
the 1970s, IKIP Malang student achievement was found
to have declined during the 1980s. Almost all language skills were affected.
One attempt to rectify the problem was the creation of a program called the
English Intensive Course (IC). In order to determine its effectiveness, a study
was conducted. The TOEFL test was administered to students prior to and then
following completion of the IC. Statistical analysis of pre- and post- IC TOEFL
scores showed a significant increase in linguistic achievement. In addition to
effectiveness, the study also solicited student reaction to the IC program. Comments
on materials, learning activities and teacher performance indicate strengths
and weakness of the IC.
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Cahyono, B. Y. (1994). A case study on the effectiveness of the English intensive course,
IKIP,
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