English Language Learning-Based Open Space (ELLBOS) for young learners in the tourism area

Abstract

This research aims to actualize the Tana Toraja district government program as an "English Speaking Area". This research also is subject to improve English communication skills for the young learners in Tana Toraja and produce English Language Learning-Based Open Space (ELLBOS) as a prototype of an English language teaching approach for young learners in the tourism area. The research applied the ADDIE research design consists of three cycles: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. This research found five issues: (1) participant reported that they are enthusiasm in English lessons; (2) the participants need to learn English; (3) the English-speaking skill is essential for students; (4) students revealed that are unhappy in learning English in the classroom; (5) students experienced peaceful learning atmosphere if learning English outside the classroom. This research recommends the significance of applying the English Language Learning-Based Open Space (ELLBOS) for young learners in the tourism area. It is good if the teacher does English learning outside the classroom with open space to feel free to explore their potency in learning English.

Tongkonan Papa Batu Tumakke Toraja: an Educational Center for the Culture and Traditions of the Toraja Society

“…Tongkonan is a traditional house of the Toraja people which is the residence of traditional power and the development of social and cultural life of the Toraja people. Tongkonan cannot be owned by individuals, but rather communally and passed down from generation to generation by the Toraja clan family [3] [4].…”

“…Toraja carvings have their own characteristics with decorative and colorful designs which have a symbolic meaning for each carving. Based on the aluk todolo belief, Toraja carvings are made on wood and become decorations with certain meanings in tongkonan and lumbung/Alang traditional houses [3]. Toraja carvings have a variety of different motifs and shapes carved into Toraja and Alang traditional houses.…”