The Implementation of EFL Curriculum in Indonesia: A Literature Review

Abstract

This study is a literature review about how the EFL curriculum should be implemented in Indonesia. It draws the data from some resources in articles journal and books that related on curriculum. The finding of this research shows that the EFL curriculum gives three benefits that teachers and students can take from the implementation of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Curriculum. Firstly, it should promote students independent learning. The students capable to look for new knowledge that facilitate by teacher. Second, it should stimulate students to be creative learners. Students may be able to do their works or projects well by their own creativity. Third, teachers should have capability to maximize their ability and creativity in designing classroom activity that allow students to be active and creative learners. This ability can create good atmosphere in teaching learning activity. Besides, teacher should think a step ahead from the students for making a good classroom engagement and students will feel enthusiastic for the lesson which facilitated by the teacher. The finding suggests some recommendations for policy maker in relation to EFL curriculum implementation in Indonesia. It is important for the government to improve teachers’ pre-existing knowledge of integrated skills. Besides, the teachers should also be trained to develop appropriate sources of the materials to enhance the skills integration teaching. Thus, the activity in the classroom will be in line with the materials taught.