CHALLENGE FACED BY E ENGLISH TEACHER IN TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES AT SMA N 3 GAUNG KAB. INDRAGIRI HILIR

Abstract

This research adopts a qualitative approach with a subjective category design, aiming to explore the challenges encountered by English teachers in the teaching and learning process at SMA N 3 Gaung, located in Indragiri Hilir Regency. The study specifically investigates the types of challenges faced and the strategies employed by teachers to address them. Data were collected through interviews and the review of existing literature. The interview transcripts function as the primary source of data, while prior studies serve as secondary or supporting sources. The results indicate that the challenges encountered by English teachers can be classified into four major categories. However, interventions have only been implemented for two of these challenges, and even these responses are regarded as temporary solutions, with one being a proposed plan rather than a concrete action. The findings suggest that English teachers confront both internal and external challenges. Nevertheless, this study focuses solely on external obstacles. Moreover, supporting evidence reveals that the issues faced by SMA N 3 Gaung are also present in other schools, implying that these challenges are systemic in nature. Therefore, resolving them requires collaborative efforts involving external parties, such as the local community, regional authorities, and the central government.