A NARRATIVE INQUIRY INTO AN INTERNATIONAL EFL STUDENT’S EXPERIENCES OF CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION IN INDONESIA

Muhammad Zainush Sholihin

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Abstract : This research uses Narrative Inquiry, using this research design researcher can cover the experiences of existing international student, so that appropriate qualitative data is collected and analyzed over several weeks through in-depth interviews with 1 international student, as well as through field observation notes. and narratives written by student about their adaptation regarding experience. The findings show that students are challenged by social interactions, cultural changes, religious beliefs, and habits towards a new life of international students. To manage student problems using behavior that can facilitate socio-cultural-religious adaptation, and habits. Facilitative behavior includes coping strategies, using supportive people, observation and imitation, and reflectionThe researcher suggests that future researchers conduct similar research by adding a new variable, namely the strategy of quickly adapting to a foreign country, considering that adaptation is an important aspect of living life to meet the expectations of international student.

Keywords: International EFL Student’s, Classroom participation, Experience


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