Peranan Dialek Dalam Proses Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran di Sekolah Menengah

Abstract

Kelantan is an East Coast state, Malaysia that has a unique dialect and high oriental identity. Kelantanese use the Kelantan dialect in daily communication. The communication process cannot run smoothly if the sent message is not understood due to some obstacles such as language accent, meaning, and spelling. For Kelantanese, dialect is a key element in building the spirit of statehood and maintaining one’s identity as a Kelantanese. This article aims to examine the function of the Kelantan dialect during the learning process in the classroom in secondary schools in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. This qualitative study uses the library method and in-depth interview method to collect data. The findings show that the use of dialects helps teachers to improve students’ understanding during the teaching and learning process in class. The communication process during the teaching and learning process that using the mother tongue runs more smoothly, and the students can give full attention without any language interruption. It is because dialect is the first language for dialect speakers.