Siti Muniroh, Sari Karmina, Utami Widiati, Nurlaila, Dian Indah Silfia
This study describes Indonesian secondary school EFL teachers’ profiles of reading engagement (RE), which comprises behavioral, affective, cognitive, and social dimensions. It employed a survey design involving 70 EFL teachers voluntarily participating through a convenience sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire which contained 16 closed-ended questions and 7 open-ended questions. The data from closed-ended responses were tabulated and presented in percentages, while open-ended responses were thematically analyzed and presented in excerpts. The key findings reveal that the four dimensions of RE have been implemented by EFL teachers. Furthermore, these teachers show positive reading behaviors and attitudes toward reading materials and activities. These findings map the RE practiced in EFL classes in secondary schools in Indonesia, contributing to the understanding of RE strategies among EFL teachers. As teachers may function as role models for their students, the findings suggest teachers’ efforts in engaging their students in reading English texts, which is eventually expected to enhance students’ English reading comprehension and literacy. © 2024, Association for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language in Indonesia. All rights reserved.
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