A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF “ENGLISH FOR NUSANTARA” FOR SEVENTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Abstract
Textbooks are essential in the teaching and learning process, offering structured guidance to achieve the goals of language learners. This study aimed to evaluate the English textbook "English for Nusantara" for the seventh grade year students of Junior High School, published by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, within the context of Indonesia’s Merdeka Curriculum. Using a qualitative descriptive research design, the content of the textbook was analyzed based on BSNP (Badan Standar Nasional Pendidikan) criteria to assess its relevance and suitability for young learners. Findings reveal that the textbook meets most BSNP standards, making it a suitable resource for teaching English at the junior high school level. However, several areas could benefit from further enhancement, particularly in content depth and cultural representation, to better support language acquisition and engagement. This study highlights the importance of continuous content evaluation to align educational materials with evolving curriculum standards.
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Marwa, M., Cahyono, B. Y., Latief, M. A., & Prayogo, J. A. (2021). Intercultural Topics in the Indonesian English Language Teaching Classroom: Contextualizing Local and Neutral Cultures to Target and Global Cultures. Journal of Intercultural Communication, 21(1), 34–45. https://doi.org/10.36923/jicc.v21i1.4
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Rachmijati, C., & Cahyati, S. S. (2020). A Language Skills Content Analysis From English Textbooks For Junior High School Grade 7. JELLE : Journal of English Literature, Linguistics, and Education, 1(1), 33. https://jurnal.unikal.ac.id/index.php/jelle/article/view/992
Richards, J. (2015). The Role of Textbooks in a Language Program. In The Role of Textbooks in a Language Program (Issue June, p. 1). https://www.professorjackrichards.com/wp-content/uploads/role-of-textbooks.pdf
Ridha, S., Putri, E., Kamil, P. A., Utaya, S., Bachri, S., & Handoyo, B. (2020). The importance of designing GIS learning material based on spatial thinking. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 485(1). https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/485/1/012027
Salihah, P. R., Sahiruddin, S., & ... (2019). An analysis of text readability in 9th grade English textbook using FRE formula on readable software. Diglossia: Jurnal Kajian …, 11(1), 24–33. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.26594/diglossia.v11i1.1753
Suwandani, F., & Hidayati, S. (2025). Conceptual Representation of Culture in EFL Textbook Images: A Multimodal Analysis. Dinamika Ilmu, 25(1), 99–122. https://doi.org/10.21093/di.v25i1.10098
Zhang, C., & Jia, B. (2024). Enriching STEAM education with visual art: education benefits, teaching examples, and trends. Discover Education, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44217-024-00354-w
Published
2025-07-09
How to Cite
HIDAYAH, Vita Tri Kurniawati; ZAHRO, Syifa’ Khuriyatuz.
A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF “ENGLISH FOR NUSANTARA” FOR SEVENTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Proficiency, [S.l.], v. 7, n. 2, p. 275-294, july 2025.
ISSN 2775-0450.
Available at: <https://ejournal.uniska-kediri.ac.id/index.php/PROFICIENCY/article/view/6689>. Date accessed: 24 jan. 2026.
doi: https://doi.org/10.32503/proficiency.v7i2.6689.
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