Development of a Vocational English Language Curriculum through Systemic Functional Linguistics

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The Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as social semiotic theory-informed design and usage of vocational English resources are documented in this study. Only a few studies have been done in the secondary vocational education sector on the production of language resources, most notably in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs in higher education. By merging context analysis, material creation, and material enactment, the study advances the field of ESP materials development in the context of education. This study, which was carried out over a 13-month period and is based on a participatory action research approach, gives a thorough account of the creation and application of the materials at a single Indonesian vocational school. students consented to take part in the study, along with school administrators, English instructors, vocational teachers, and other educators. Field notes, participant and non-participant observations, curricular documentation, focus group and individual interviews, reflective journals/diaries, and photovoice were all sources of data for the study. Utilizing critical theme and SFL-based analysis, the data were qualitatively examined. It is evident that the EC's strategic action at Higher Vocational Colleges, which was motivated by the idea of supporting Hexing, produced positive outcomes. The EC's Higher Vocational Colleges' Strategic Action is the spirit of promoting Hexing outlined in this paper merits support on a practical level. learning and is crucial to the future development of English instruction.

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