Students
pursuing education in international environments often face psychological
barriers, specifically language anxiety, when required to use foreign languages
in academic settings. Syamsurijal from Universitas Negeri Makassar developed
the Translanguaging Academic Guidance model in May 2026 as
a systematic framework to reduce these barriers. This innovation is crucial for
supporting student learning comfort in an era of increasingly competitive
globalized higher education.
The
Challenge of Language Anxiety
Language
anxiety is not merely a technical issue of limited vocabulary; it is a
multidimensional phenomenon influenced by psychological factors, learning
methodologies, and the linguistic ideology of the campus environment. Many
students feel pressured and lack confidence when academic standards demand
instant fluency in a foreign language. Without proper support, this condition
can significantly diminish learning motivation and hinder students' academic
potential.
Model
Development Methodology
The
researcher employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method using the
PRISMA protocol to construct this model framework. The research team reviewed
20 empirical studies from Scopus and Google Scholar databases published between
2020 and 2025. This process aimed to synthesize the principles of translanguaging—the flexible practice of using two or
more languages in a single activity—and integrate them into existing academic
guidance practices.
Key
Findings: Five Dimensions of Intervention
The
guidance model developed by Syamsurijal operationalizes translanguaging through five strategic intervention
dimensions:
·
Strengthening Emotional
Intelligence: Building student
self-awareness to manage emotions and fear when communicating.
·
Integrated Content-Language: Connecting the understanding of academic material with
more flexible language support, ensuring students remain focused on the
substance of the lesson.
·
Personalized Mentoring: Providing space for students to express themselves
using the language they are most comfortable with as a first step toward
building confidence.
·
Inclusive Language Environment: Encouraging a campus culture that values linguistic
diversity as an asset, rather than a barrier.
·
Mitigation Strategies: Implementation of communication techniques that
minimize performative pressure in international classroom settings.
Benefits
for the Education Sector
The
implementation of this model offers new hope for higher education institutions
to create more inclusive learning environments. According to Syamsurijal from
Universitas Negeri Makassar, this approach not only helps students overcome
anxiety but also enhances overall academic performance. For higher education,
this model provides practical guidance for academic advisors and counselors to
move beyond merely demanding language fluency, and instead facilitate a
humanistic learning process that supports the maximum development of student
potential.
Author
Profile:
Syamsurijal – Researcher, Universitas Negeri Makassar; Expertise:
Academic Guidance and Higher Education.
Research
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