Problems in Language Teaching in Elementary School

摘要

This study aimed to determine the problems faced by teachers in the learning of writing languages on aspects of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor in primary school. This research used qualitative approach. Data were obtained based on the results of the questionnaire answered by the teacher. Data were analyzed by using qualitative data analysis approach. The subjects consisted of 303 teachers of grade 4.5, and 6 elementary schools. The results show that teachers face problems in language learning. Problems experienced by teachers on the cognitive aspect is the lack of understanding of teachers to the nature of reading and writing, the lack of understanding of teachers in teaching writing languages. On the affective aspect the lack of motivation of teachers in the written language. As for the psychomotor aspect is the learning process of reading and writing has not been implemented optimally, and the assessment process has not been done optimally. As a result students are less able to understand the text reading and students are less able to express ideas or ideas in writing.