Teaching Indonesian as Foreign Language in Indonesia: Impact of Professional Managerial on Process and Student Outcomes

摘要

Indonesian language has now become a part of popular languages in the world. Therefore it is a need to be an effort for learning Indonesian language for foreign speakers can be performed well. To conduct the learning process properly, professional management is needed. BIPA program management consists of various aspects; both of the BIPA program organizers, students, faculty, and other supporting aspects. The study on BIPA program managers was conducted in 10 provinces in Indonesia, namely Padang, Medan, Jakarta, Bandung, Solo, Malang, Denpasar, Lombok, Makassar and Banjarmasin. The results of the study show that professional and integrated management will produce satisfactory results. Foreign students quickly master Indonesian language due to good and right professional management. The management related to the learning process is organized in BIPA program. Of course, a series of learning activities and cultural practices also become an integral part in the process of mastering their language competence and learning Indonesian culture. Thus the organization of BIPA program will be more professional and its performance can be measured properly.