Research and Development
Welcome to the Division of Research and Development,
Research and Development Division is a new division of TEFLIN. It is established by the TEFLIN Board 2021-2024 under the presidency of Prof. Utami Widiati, PhD. This establishment reflects the urgency of research and development in the present development of English language teaching (ELT), whether at national or international level. ELT issues in the era of IR 4.0 and Society 5.0 are getting more and more complicated, such as the massive flood of information, more dominant use of technology, the demand on more high-and multi skilled workforces, and values and characters inculcation. ELT profession is challenged to prepare prospective teachers who are not only competent in language, pedagogical, and technological skills, but also those who are able to become role models in implementing lifelong learning. Those challenges can be anticipated, among others, through having ample and valid information as the basis for making decisions, and this can be done through research and development programs.
The Research and Development Division has two programs for the next three years. The first is the standardization of Indonesian English teacher competence, while the second is the establishment of Professional Certification Agency (PCA). In the first program, an instrument to measure Indonesian English teacher competence will be developed and validated. Then, it will be used to measure Indonesian English teacher competence all over Indonesia. With this measurement at hand, TEFLIN will have the profile and map of Indonesian English teacher competence, which will become invaluable information for both academics and policy makers. The second program is pursued to anticipate the era of multi and broad skills required by the workforces in the 21st Century. Prospective teachers graduated from teacher-training universities will have a better future when they are equipped with certificates of competencies whether in teaching and non-teaching areas. Prospective teachers with multi micro-credential certificates will be more globally competitive. PCA will design and serve the certification such as materials design, test development, classroom language, public speaking, translation, interpreting, and so on. PCA can also develop online courses in MOOC format that can be taken by both students and public
Didi Sukyadi
Coordinator, Research and Development Division