“SMA Islam Diponegoro Surakarta Embraces Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE). We are excited to announce that our school has integrated Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) into the curriculum and after-school program. This initiative will be implemented regularly to enhance our students’ English language skills through innovative and engaging digital methods. By adopting IDLE, we aim to provide our students with a dynamic and flexible learning environment that goes beyond traditional classroom settings, fostering a love for learning and preparing them for future success. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this program on our students’ language development and overall academic growth.

SMA Islam Diponegoro Surakarta is one of the schools in the English learning project using the IDLE Module Program. This project was initiated by Prof. Ju Seong Lee from The Education University of Hong Kong in collaboration with Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati from Sebelas Maret University Surakarta.

The IDLE Module Program project has been implemented for some time at SMA Islam Diponegoro Surakarta. The main objective of this project is to increase students’ interest and motivation in learning English without them having to be burdened. The creation of this IDLE Module Program allows students to explore themselves in various ways, for example by watching movies, listening to songs, playing interactive games, etc.

The visit to the school of Prof. Ju Seong Lee from The Education University of Hong Kong and Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati from Sebelas Maret University Surakarta was held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00 WIB. They visited and entered the XI female class to see the implementation of teaching with the IDLE Modul Program approach. The students were very enthusiastic with their presence and enthusiasm to follow the learning. The theme of the learning that was raised this time was listening to songs. Students were free to choose the songs they liked, sing along, and were directed by the teacher to find the meaning of the song. Then, Prof. Ju Seong Lee from The Education University of Hong Kong and Mrs. Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati from Sebelas Maret University Surakarta conducted interviews with several students to find out directly the background and effectiveness of the use of the IDLE Modul Program that had been implemented in the school. Finally, Prof. Ju Seong Lee from The Education University of Hong Kong and Mrs. Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati from Sebelas Maret University Surakarta wrote impressions and messages for the school and the school gave souvenir mugs made by students of SMA Islam Diponegoro Surakarta.

First visiting The Implementation of lDLE in XI grade English Class of SMA Islam Diponegoro :  https://smaidipska.ypid.or.id/index.php/2024/10/22/kunjungan-prof-ju-seong-lee-dari-the-education-university-of-hong-kong-ke-sma-islam-diponegoor-surakarta/

The Implementation of lDLE in XI grade English Class of SMA Islam Diponegoro (Lesson Plan, Ppt and students result) can be reach in : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bZ0A65X6m6X8pAWLvycTKquINA7wTDYl