Efl Teacher Challenges In Teaching English For Learners At A Modern Islamic Boarding School

Abstract

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by EFL in-service teacher in a modern Islamic boarding school. The research design of this study is a qualitative study. This study focused on the challenges that faced by EFL teacher in a modern Islamic boarding school. The participant in this study is in-service English teacher in a modern Islamic boarding school. The data was collected by teacher interview and class observation and analyzed through thematic analysis. The finding results showed that the student educational background, student and class condition, teaching method, and students lack of motivation as challenges for EFL teacher in a modern Islamic boarding school.