The Impact of Microteaching Practices on EFL Students’ Teaching Skills and Confidence in Teaching English to Young Learners

Authors

  • Iwan Dudy Gunawan Universitas Pasundan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23969/jijac.v5i2.24557

Keywords:

Microteaching, teaching skills, confidence, EFL students, TEYL

Abstract

This study explores the impact of microteaching practices on EFL undergraduate students’ teaching skills and self-confidence in preparing to teach English to young learners (TEYL). Conducted with 12 participants enrolled in a TEYL course, the research applied a mixed-methods approach involving pre- and post-tests and thematic analysis of reflective journals. The teaching skills assessed included classroom management, instructional clarity, use of child-centered strategies, and the ability to actively engage young learners. Results showed a marked improvement in both pedagogical competence and confidence following a series of microteaching sessions. Statistical analysis using paired-sample t-tests confirmed significant differences between pre- and post-intervention scores. Qualitative data further revealed enhanced student awareness of effective TEYL practices and growing readiness for classroom teaching. The findings suggest that microteaching is a valuable pedagogical tool, not only for building instructional proficiency but also for developing the emotional and psychological readiness needed to teach young learners. This study highlights the need for experiential learning in TEYL teacher preparation programs.

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Author Biography

Iwan Dudy Gunawan, Universitas Pasundan

Dr. Iwan D. Gunawan, S.S., M.Pd. lahir di Bandung pada tanggal 7 Oktober 1973. Ia adalah akademisi, trainer, coach, dan praktisi pemberdayaan diri yang telah berkiprah lebih dari dua dekade di bidang pendidikan, pengembangan kurikulum, dan pelatihan sumber daya manusia. Saat ini, beliau aktif mengajar di Fakultas Ilmu Seni dan Sastra, Program Studi Sastra Inggris, Universitas Pasundan, Bandung. Di lingkungan akademik, Dr. Iwan membawakan berbagai mata kuliah, di antaranya Teaching English to Young Learners, EFL Teaching Methodology, EFL Learning Evaluation, EFL Learning Media, International Language Testing, Communicative Grammar, Verb Pattern, Entrepreneurship, dan Stilistik. Riwayat pendidikannya meliputi: Sarjana (S1) di bidang Bahasa Inggris dari STBA Yapari-ABA Bandung, lulus tahun 1999. Magister (S2) di bidang Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris dari Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) Bandung, lulus tahun 2002. Program Sandwich-Like di Ohio State University, Columbus, USA pada tahun 2012, sebagai bagian dari pengayaan akademik internasional. Doktor (S3) di bidang Pengembangan Kurikulum dari Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) Bandung, lulus tahun 2013. Selain berkarier di dunia akademik, Dr. Iwan D. Gunawan juga aktif sebagai Asesor dan Instruktur Sertifikasi Guru, serta memegang berbagai sertifikasi nasional dan internasional, di antaranya: Certified Master Trainer BNSP, Certified Master Trainer NLP dari Neo NLP, Certified Trainer NLP Coach Association, Certified Trainer Intuitive Coaching dari Integra, Certified Trainer dan Personal Coach Hypnotic Goal Setting, Certified Professional Coach dari Loop Indonesia, Certified Stifin Promotor, Certified Hypnotist & Hypnotherapist BNSP, Certified Consulting Hypnotists & Instructor dari NGH-USA, Certified Master Ericksonian Hypnotherapy dari Milton Foundation - USA.

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2025-07-31

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Vol. 5 No. 2 July 2025

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