THE ENGLISH TEACHER'S STRATEGIES IN CREATING ACTIVE CLASS

Abstract

This study investigates English teachers' strategies for creating active and engaging classes at MTsN 2 Kota Bengkulu with Grade VIII students as the subject. The research aims to identify the most frequently employed strategies, evaluate their effectiveness in promoting student participation and learning outcomes, and describe challenges teachers face when implementing these strategies. A mixed-methods approach was applied: classroom observations, semi-structured interviews with four English teachers, and a questionnaire administered to 80 Grade VIII students. Findings indicate that interactive techniques (pair and group work), communicative tasks, use of multimedia, and formative feedback are the most commonly used strategies and are associated with higher levels of student engagement. Constraints included limited resources, class size, and varying student motivation. The study concludes with practical recommendations for teachers and school policymakers to foster more
active English classrooms in junior high schools.

Keywords: active learning, English teacher strategies, junior high, classroom engagement, MTsN 2
Kota Bengkulu