English Teachers’ Personal Practical Theory During Pandemic

Abstract

pandemic has taught English teachers to survive and thrive especially in the ways of running our English lessons. In our experiences of teaching English during this pandemic, we sometimes do not realize that we have developed our own practical theory. This study investigated the tacit awareness. Furthermore, this study explores English teachers' development of personal practical theory during pandemic Covid-19. One hundred and thirteen (113) English teachers from different educational levels in Indonesia have participated voluntarily in this study. A semi structured questionnaire asking the participants' experiences of teaching English during pandemic as well as their so-called practical theory developed during pandemic was distributed to them online. The result shows that 85% admitted developing a practical theory. The most articulated personal practical theories include game-based learning, constructivism integrated with technology, mindfulness, joyful learning, collaboration-based learning, blended-learning using WAG, and meaningful learning. There also other personal practical theories articulated not succinctly by the participants. The research concludes that English teachers have potential to be theorisers of their own practice. It is suggested that supports for English teachers' development of personal practical theories should be given by English teachers' association as well as department of education.