ACTUALIZE
BENGKALIS AS EDUCATION CITY
USE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS A RESULT OF
DISTRICT
BENGKALIS VISION 2010-2015
(written 5 may 2015)
In
accordance Vision Bengkalis districts contained in the Regional Regulation No.
09 Year 2011 on Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMD) Year 2011-2015 is the
achievement of a superior society prosperous, independent and cautious to
realize Bengkalis district as one of the best autonomous regions in Indonesia
in 2015.
In
an effort to realize the vision, then one of the mission is done is to make the
city Bengkalis as Education City which will give birth to children in Riau
Nations in various educational institutions both elementary and junior high
school education prefetch queue area, superior secondary education Bengkalis
boarding school and higher education.
The
colleges that have been transformed into a state, Bengkalis State Polytechnic,
Polytechnic State Maritime Bengkalis, Polytechnic of Health Ministry of Health,
State Community College Bengkalis, State Islamic University, College of
Economics Sharia Bengkalis (private).
With
many colleges established in Bengkalis, not only the development of science and
the creation of community Bengkalis intelligent, qualified, and occurs rapid
economic development, but is also expected Bengkalis society capable of
competing international arena. This is certainly supported by a good mastery of
the English language.
The
development of a good education conditions, expected not only to give new
nuances to the lives of learners, but also for the community at large
Bengkalis.
In
this paper, the authors expect the development of the English language
communication not only within the school, but also within the community
Bengkalis. It is based on several factors, one of which would make the mission
Bengkalis, Bengkalis as a tourism city. Which will attract foreign tourists come
to Bengkalis, it is expected that the community Bengkalis can interact with
foreigners and establish a good relationship for the development of physical
development and non-physical Bengkalis district.
The
next factor is the geographical location of the island Bengkalis located
adjacent to the neighboring countries (Malaysia), which has made English as a
second language. Obviously a very close relationship looks much once
differences in language acquisition. Although both use the Malay language, but
Malaysia has been using English as a second language, it is quite different
from the Malay community of Bengkalis that very strange with the English
language. Though English is an international language that a lot of benefits
especially this era of globalization which is a tool to achieve progress and
one of the tools to filter out the bad influence that would fool and harm
society Bengkalis.
Next
is the Bengkalis waters is divided by the strait melaka directly opposite the
island of Bengkalis which is the main international trade traffic, so the
potential to provide opportunities for people Bengkalis can communicate with
strangers by using the English language in trade and transportation business
life so that people do not Bengkalis miss.
Coupled
with the establishment of two colleges that have pogram Bengkalis study English
language is at the State Islamic University Bengkalis (STAIN) Education courses
English (PBI) and the Polytechnic of Bengkalis (POLBENG) to study Business
English program (BIB). Both universities would become the center of studies and
the development of the English language, so it is expected to be the soul or
spirit and referral of students to explore the science of English. The presence
of English courses at the two Universities are also expected to be able to
print a cadre of professional educators and business people in the English
language and provide impact and positive influence on the surrounding
environment as a pilot use of English is good.
Now
is the age of the digital era, in which many use English. Although Bengkalis as
a city that has the highest budget is likely to be left behind by technology
and abandoned by the times when people are blind to English. For people who
want to develop a career to the international world is more promising than the
local conditions, especially as people in rural areas where people actually
still have a local mindseat. There is no harm if local people but has the
knowledge and international network. And fluent in English is one tool.
Although only a tool, but this language has a very vital role for those who
want to plunge into the international world. Let alone have the ability
(skills) that much but can not communicate in English. Surely it would be very
difficult if it will continue a career on an international level. English may
be the key to opening for getting there. In modern times, learning English is
not negotiable. Not only beneficial for students, but also for the community.
The
idea to use English as a language of communication for the people of Bengkalis
certainly not easy as to reverse Palm. The need for various preparation and
readiness of government and all the parties of supporters. This idea will begin
to be realized if Bengkalis City really has revealed its fangs as Education
City. However, according to the author, it also needs to be planned carefully
in line with planning to make Bengkalis as Education City. Due to successful
education course will provide the changes in society and the increasing quality
of life. And the realization of the mission of education city can also be seen
on the habits and lifestyle of the people, one of them fluent in English.
Regarding
this idea, then small changes can be done in schools. Ranging from primary
school to university. The new regulations concerning communicate using the
English language began to be made. Namely by improving the quality of teachers,
improving learning system is still ambiguous, apply discipline and rules to
speak English in the school environment, and others.
Environment
conducive to speak English is already supposed to be created, as the students
to apply the knowledge gained while studying in the classroom. Therefore, all
schools and colleges should start to apply strict rules to communicate using
English language school or college environment. Because without a regulation
and sanctions, discipline is difficult to enforce.
In
addition to English language development starts from schools, the community
should grow a variety of English language course and communities who speak
English consistently. It is expected the approach of the English culture with
the community before making a civilized society to speak English. In addition,
the college English study program there should be genuine lecturer of English
or American. This of course can improve the quality of the English language.
Next
is the support of government. Government intervention is needed in this case,
ranging from the enforcement system of the English language school, English
language scholarships to community environment. Because of the need for
dissemination to the public so that people understand.
One
example can the government do to introduce the public to the English language
is to use a mixture of English language on posters, billboards, pamphlets, etc.
that could be seen and read by the public. The posters are not just a poster
that contains the campaign for the English language, but also the common good
posters that of the police, health, advertising and others should be in
addition to using Indonesian, also using the English language. It aims to make
people become closer and be familiar with the English language.
The
authors emphasize that the author need not expect fully that the English
language can be a second language in Bengkalis society, because it is a thing that
can not be done easily. But at least, when there was a group of students to
communicate with each other using English in the community, be it on the
market, on the street, or other public place, is not a taboo and strange to the
ears of the people, causing embarrassment and disinclined for the students
themselves to use the language he had learned in school. In the end, inhibit
the development of language learning happens. Because at this moment, that was
the case. English language learners feel embarrassed to speak English in their
environment due to ridicule and bad view of people who still think English is
very foreign and strange. Therefore, in line with the mission of making
Bengkalis as a city of education, then this can be used as a stone spike to
introduce the public with the English language and supports fully. ***
REREFENCES
http://mbahdalhar.blogspot.com/2012/01/menciptakan-lingkungan-english.html
http://www.bengkaliskab.go.id/statis-2-visidanmisi.html
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