Teachers’ Motivations for Using Translanguaging: A Case Study in an Indonesian Vocational Classroom

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10.2991/978-2-38476-501-0_25How to use a DOI?

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English classroom; teachers’ motivations; translanguaging pedagogy

Abstract

Translanguaging as a pedagogical approach continues to be explored as a research topic in education, particularly in the context of multilingual classrooms. In this article, the main reasons for teachers’ use of translanguaging in vocational classrooms at an Indonesian vocational high school are examined. A descriptive qualitative case study was used. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with two English teachers and students in grades X and XI. Based on thematic analysis, the study found that translanguaging was used to assist students in thinking more flexibly and critically, to link new content to prior knowledge, and to clarify difficult concepts and terms. In addition, translanguaging was found to play a role in respecting students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive classroom atmosphere, and increasing students’ confidence and participation. However, the use of translanguaging was observed to focus more on facilitating students’ understanding of classroom materials rather than developing comprehensive English language proficiency. Based on these findings, further studies should be carried out on how translanguaging affects specific language skills. More organized and experimental investigations are needed to show that translanguaging really does help people get better at speaking English.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nur Hafni Fatimah
AU  - Masitowarni Siregar
AU  - Mahmud Layan Hutasuhut
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - Teachers’ Motivations for Using Translanguaging: A Case Study in an Indonesian Vocational Classroom
BT  - Proceedings of the International Seminar of Languages, Arts and Literature Education (ISLALE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 271
EP  - 277
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-501-0_25
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-501-0_25
ID  - Fatimah2025
ER  -