TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE INSERTION OF BALINESE CULTURE IN BIPA INSTRUCTION

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Putu Ayu Prabawati Sudana
I Dewa Gede Budi Utama
I Made Suta Paramarta
IGA Pt. Novita Sari Paragae

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The aims of this research were analyzing teachers’ perception on the insertion of Balinese culture in BIPA instruction and the ways to present culture in the instruction. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected by using questionnaire distributed to BIPA teachers in Undiksha Language Center and through interview as well as focused group discussion. The data were analysed  quantitatively by looking at the percentage of response given by teachers and qualitatively by using the method of data analysis consisting of data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing. The result of the study showed that BIPA teachers support the insertion of Balinese culture in the instruction. In addition, there were found several ways to present the culture in the instruction, namely (1) presenting culture boxes in the textbook, (2) using authentic materials, (3) supporting the students to interact with native speakers and (4) presenting cultural elements through reading text and listening activities.

Keywords : Balinese Culture, BIPA, Instruction

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Putu Ayu Prabawati Sudana, Ganesha University of Education

A lecturer in Diploma III of English Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Bali

I Dewa Gede Budi Utama, Ganesha University of Education

A lecturer in the Study Program of Education of Indonesian Language and Literature, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Bali

I Made Suta Paramarta, Ganesha University of Education

A lecturer in Diploma III of English Study Program, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Ganesha University of Education, Singaraja, Bali

IGA Pt. Novita Sari Paragae, STAHN Mpu Kuturan

A lecturer in the Cultural Tourism Department, STAHN Mpu Kuturan, Singaraja, Bali