Designing a Thematic Syllabus for Islamic and Environmental Awareness in EFL Teaching

Abstract

This paper will examine how a thematic syllabus for EFL classes can be developed that combines elements of Islamic Values and Environmental Awareness using the TEFLIN curriculum framework (Richards ,2013 dan UNESCO (2017). The TEFLIN curriculum places importance on communicative competency and culturally responsive pedagogy emphasizing gradual learning levels for English acquisition, starting from beginner to advanced stages so that students can develop skills step by step. The TEFLIN curriculum has undergone recent restructuring that emphasizes flexibility and need-driven syllabus design, including intercultural understanding and content-based learning. The key TEFLIN curriculum outcomes target learners acquisition both in linguistic competency and meaningful participation in cultural and moral issues, including ecological responsibility. The TEFLIN curriculum has supported several types of syllabus designs, including structural syllabus, functional syllabus, and thematic syllabus, for which the thematic syllabus can also be beneficial for incorporating large theme subjects like Islamic Environmental Values for English language acquisition classes. The proposed thematic syllabus will explore how TEFLIN’s content learning and culturally responsive teaching can equip English language learners for effective communication, observing Islamic values, and Environment awareness, enabling learners to become effective communicators and Global Citizens.