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Publication Date: 2020-Aug
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Indonesian Parental Perspectives of International School Partnerships Involving Millennial Learners
Muslim, Ahmad Bukhori; Salim, Herli; Setyarini, Sri
Journal of Research in International Education, v19 n2 p106-119 Aug 2020
Despite being long-standing practice among schools across the world, most studies on international school partnerships focus on its benefits and challenges as perceived by teachers and students. Little emphasis has been given to parental perspectives and support, particularly among low-income families. With the increase of community involvement in education, how this partnership program may benefit the foreign language learning of millennials has become a matter of increasing concern among parents. This qualitative study explores Indonesian parents' perspectives of international school partnerships between Indonesian and Australian schools, and how these partnerships support the learning of English as a foreign language and technology utilization. Results from questionnaires and semi-structured interviews indicate parental belief that the program reviewed is an authentic approach to foreign language learning and an appropriate mode of technology-based self-expression. To facilitate their children's learning of English and development of cross-cultural understanding, most parents, despite economic limitations, are willing to support their children's involvement in the international partnership that is the focus of this study.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, International Schools, Partnerships in Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Vocational Education, High Schools, Junior High Schools, Age Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia; Australia
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