Is Cultural Identity the Missing Link in English Learning? Rethinking Student Engagement in English Education through Cultural Identity

Authors

  • Rizkariani Sulaiman Universitas Muslim Indonesia Author

Keywords:

Cultural Identity, English Education, English Learning, Rizkariani Sulaiman, Student Engagement, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Abstract

English language education has become an increasingly important priority in many parts of the world. However, discussions about improving English learning often emphasize curriculum, assessment, and language proficiency while paying far less attention to cultural identity. This imbalance raises an important question: can English learning truly become meaningful when learners struggle to see their own cultural experiences reflected in the classroom? 

Author Biography

  • Rizkariani Sulaiman, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

    Member of APSPBI (a lecturer and Head of English Education Study Program at the Faculty of Letters, Communication Sciences, and Education, Universitas Muslim Indonesia. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics at Universitas Hasanuddin. Her research interests include EFL pedagogy, English for Young Learners, student engagement, culturally responsive language teaching, and educational innovation. 

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Published

2026-06-12

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): APSPBI Bulletin: Edition 1-VII 2026

Section

Opinion and Ideas

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How to Cite

Is Cultural Identity the Missing Link in English Learning? Rethinking Student Engagement in English Education through Cultural Identity. (2026). APSPBI Bulletin, 1(1), 41-43. https://journal.apspbi.or.id/index.php/bulletin/article/view/177