Translanguaging Pedagogy in ELT Practices: Experiences of Teachers in Indonesian Pesantren-based Schools

Despite the prevalence of English-only instruction in foreign language classrooms, many affirm use diverse linguistic repertoires particularly linguistically-diverse society contexts where multilingual learners tend to naturally function their at daily basis (Canagarajah, 2011). This study aimed explore teachers’ attitude toward translanguaging approach English teaching (ELT) practices pesantren schools and how it is used learning process. Six-phase thematic analysis was as its qualitative research method data were generated via in-depth semi-structured interviews teachers pesantren-based Lampung province. The findings showed that had positive translanguaging, allows them take benefits students’ languages other than classroom. They found helpful explain, elaborate, reinforce meaning materials well motivate students create enjoyable atmosphere. In addition, accommodation knowledge or skills serves a way integrate local contextual values culture into Some practical pedagogical implications for are discussed.