A STUDY ON TEACHING TECHNIQUES USED BY BIOLOGY TEACHER IN TEACHNG BILINGUAL CLASS TO SEVEN GRADERS AT SMP NEGERI 1 MALANG

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A STUDY ON TEACHING TECHNIQUES USED BY BIOLOGY TEACHER IN TEACHNG BILINGUAL CLASS TO

SEVEN GRADERS AT SMP NEGERI 1 MALANG

THESIS

By :

ISKA RAHMAWATI

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

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THESIS

By :

ISKA RAHMAWATI 06360238

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THESIS

This thesis is submitted to meet one of the requirements to achieve Sarjana Degree in English Education

By :

ISKA RAHMAWATI 06360238

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This thesis written by Iska Rahmawati was approved on October 28, 2011

Advisor II, Advisor I,

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This thesis was defended in front of the examiners of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of University of Muhammadiyah Malang

and accepted as one of the requirements to achieve Sarjana Degree in English Education

on October 28th, 2011.

Approved by

Faculty of Teacher Training and Education University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Dean,

Drs. Fauzan, M.Pd

Examiners Signature:

1. Bayu Hendro W., S.Pd., M.Ed, Ph.D 1.

2. Rina Wahyu S., S.Pd., M.Ed 2.

3. Dra. Dwi Poedjiastutie, M.A 3.

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MOTTO AND DEDICATION

Ya Allah, Engkaulah Rabbku, Tiada I lah kecuali Engkau.

Engkau cipt akan aku dan aku adalah hambaMu. Aku ber ada di at as j anj iMu, semampuku.

Aku mohon per lindunganMu dar i kebur ukan per buat anku. Aku mengakui banyaknya nikmat yang Engkau anuger ahkan kepadaku.

Dan aku mengakui dosa- dosaku, maka ampunilah aku. Kar ena sesungguhnya t iada yang mengampuni dosa- dosa

melainkan Engkau. (Sayyidul I st ighf ar )

DEDICATION:

I dedicat ed t his t hesis t o: My Beloved Aba and Ummi, My t wo elder br ot her s and sist er s,

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First of all, the writer would like to send the greatest thanks addressed to

Almighty Allah for His blessing, guidance, and protection given to the writer in her life,

especially when she was writing her thesis. Without Him none of these would be

possible, The One who always gives everything away without any demand of returning,

and always forgives every single mistake the writer has made. Being thankful is never

enough, there are a lot of things to be thanked than to be regreted.

Next, the writer is grateful to these following great people:

1. Dra. Dwi Poedjiastutie, M.A. as her first advisor who has been giving time, corrections, and suggestions during the thesis writing process.

2. Riza Elfana, S.Pd., M.A. as her second advisor who had also given her best correction and suggestion to the writer. Thumbs up for her never ending patience,

and also good testimonials for the writer.

3. Bayu Hendro W., S.Pd., M.Ed, Ph.D and Rina Wahyu S., S.Pd., M.Ed as the examiners, who had given their attention, corrections, and also suggestions for

the precious final touch of this thesis.

4. The special gratitude is given to Biology Teacher at SMPN 1 Malang for their

cooperation who had given time and chance to conduct the research prior to this

thesis writing.

The writer also dedicates her deepest gratitude to her family; her father H.

Abdullah and mother Hj. Zubaidah who always gives everything she asks in her life, for

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Next, the writer would also like to thank all of her saviors: saint prophets,

teachers, informal teachers, life teachers, relatives, friends, best friends, classmates. Also

to her best friend at kepompong for sure: the late Ita Purnamasari, Ira and Riskiyah

thanks a lot for friendship. Also for miss Ria Arista, Indri, miss double Linda, Lisa, Jeje

and Cima thanks a lot for their so much help. I believe that “a friend is someone comes

closer when the world moves away”.

Malang, October 2011

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A STUDY ON TEACHING TECHNIQUES USED BY BIOLOGY TEACHER IN TEACHING BILINGUAL CLASS TO

SEVEN GRADERS IN SMP NEGERI 1 MALANG

ABSTRACT

Teaching technique is one of the important roles which should be executed and implemented by the teacher carefully. The teacher should know how to implement the techniques appropriately especially in a bilingual class. In a bilingual class, the students are demanded to use their foreign language as well as their native language. They should use both languages not only in English but also in other subjects; such as biology, mathematic, chemistry, etc.

This study investigated on the technique of teaching bilingual class to seven graders in SMPN 1 Malang, included: the techniques used by biology teacher in teaching bilingual class to seven graders at SLTP Negeri 1 Malang and the materials used by biology teacher in teaching bilingual class to seven graders at SLTP Negeri 1 Malang.

The design of this research was descriptive qualitative research design because it described the techniques of teaching biology in bilingual class at SLTP Negeri 1 Malang. The writer took the only one of biology teacher in teaching bilingual class at SLTP Negeri 1 Malang as her research subject. In collecting the data, the writer used two kinds of instruments: observation and interview. Observation was done for about three times. The interview was conducted to the teacher to get more data that could not be taken during the observation.

In this research the writer got some data. The teacher used three kinds of techniques. They were: lecturing, demonstration, and question-answer technique. Furthermore, in implementing the techniques, the teacher uses many kinds of material such as: videos and power points.

Key words: Techniques, Bilingual class and International Standardized School.

The Advisor 1, The writer,

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CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 Model of Teaching Science ... 8

2.2 Teaching Science in international standardized class ... 9

2.3 Technique of teaching biology ... 11

2.3.1 Demonstration ... 12

2.3.2 Group work ... 14

2.3.3 Discussion ... 16

2.4 Instructional Material ... 17

2.5 Bilingual Program ... 20

2.6 Bilingual Class Program at SLTPN 1 Malang ... 21

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CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design ... 24

3.2 Research Subjects ... 24

3.3 Research Instrument ... 25

3.3.1 Observation ... 25

3.3.2 Interview ... 28

3.4 Data Collection ... 28

3.5 Data Analysis ... 29

CHAPTER IV : RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 4.1 Research Findings ... 30

4.1.1 Observation Result ... 30

4.1.1.1 The techniques used by biology teacher in teaching bilingual class at SMPN 1 Malang 30 4.1.2 Interview Result ... 33

4.2 Discussion ... 34

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION 5.1 Conclusion ... 37

5.2 Suggestion ... 37

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1 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

This chapter discusses the background of the study, statements of the problem, purposes of the study, significances of the study, scope and limitation, and definitions of key terms.

1.1Background of the Study

English is an International language. English becomes very important to learn because it is used in many aspects of life, such as technology and science. In technology, English can be applied to operate computer, access the internet system, and comprehend electrical devices. In science, English is employed as a medium of transferring scientific information. For example: in scientific books, journals and magazines. Therefore, we should study English language to develop our foreign language skill.

In Indonesia, a decree about International Standardized Schoolmentioned in the Education Act No. 20/ 2003 about National System of Education in article 50 verse 3 states that “Indonesian government and or state government administers at least one education unit at any grade to be improved as an education unit with the international standard”. Thus, the establishment of SBI (Sekolah Berstandar

Internasional) is one of the efforts to increase the quality of education. In this case,

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Government within the borders of National Standard; and adapts International Curriculum (Hariyanto, 2009:1). Accordingly, the International Standardized School (ISS/ SBI in Indonesian) will guarantee that the quality of its educationis higher than National Standardized School (Sekolah Standar Nasional/SSN).

ISS are schools whichfulfill all of nationaleducation’s standard and are enriched by certain quality that comes from OECD (Organization of Economic Co-Operation and Development) countries such as England and America or other industrialized countries such as Japan or Canada (MONE Act No. 78 verse 1 item 8, 2009). Likewise, the Ministry of National Education (2005) states that an International Class has several characteristics which are different from regular class. ISS must have three basic principles, namely: Output (the graduates), Process (the teaching and learning process, method, style, and medium of instruction), and Input (intake/new students, instrumental: curriculum, teachers, principal, supporting agents, structures, organization, management, administration, and school environment) with international standard.

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have the ability to master the teaching materials thoroughly (Act No 14 Year 2005). In line with this regulation, the teachers need to identify students’ needs, determine appropriate objectives for learning, design learning experiences, select instructional materials and media, and conduct assessment to measure student’s achievement.

In term of technique, Setiyadi(2006) stated that in teaching andlearning process, the teacher has to use technique which is defined as the procedures of teaching taken place in the classrooms. Teacher and technique cannot be separated each other that both of them affect the goal of teaching and learning in the class. In conclusion, the teacher must use appropriate technique to be implemented in International standardized class.

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Nowadays, we have the newest class program in school that is called bilingual class. Because this is the newest class program, the technique must be different from regular class. Bilingual class is different from regular class because this class uses both English and Indonesia to communicate during the classroom activities. In bilingual class, both teacher and students should use their foreign language as well as their native language (In this case, they use English) for the instruction in teaching and learning process (Depdiknas, 2005). Therefore, the teacher should have the appropriate technique that can be applied in Bilingual class.

The writer chooses a bilingual class to be studied because bilingual class is the newest education program in Indonesia as being explained before that this class use both English and Indonesia to communicate in class. They use both languages not only in English lesson but also in other subjects; such as biology, mathematics, chemistry, or physics. So, the teacher should have the suitable technique that can be implemented in bilingual class.

The writer interested in conducting research about the technique of teaching biology in bilingual class because it has not been done yet by other researcher since bilingual class program is still new in Indonesia. In addition, Biology subject has richer English terms and vocabulary than other subjects such as: mathematic, physic and chemistry. Besides, there will be a difference between technique of teaching Biology in bilingual class and in a regular class.

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favorite schools in Malang. In addition, the writer prefers the first grade of bilingual class that will be the model of the next grade of bilingual class.

1.2. Statements of the Problems

Based on the background above, the writer formulates the problem as follows: 1. What are the techniques used by Biology teacher in teaching bilingual

class at seven graders in SMP Negeri 1 Malang?

2. What are the materials used by biology teacher in teaching bilingual class to seven graders at SLTP Negeri 1 Malang?

1.3. Purposes of the Study

Based on the problems above, the purposes of this study:

1. To know the techniques used by Biology teacher in bilingual class at sevengraders in SMP Negeri 1 Malang.

2. To know the materials used by biology teacher in teaching bilingual class to seven graders at SLTP Negeri 1 Malang

1.4. Significances of the Study

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Moreover, it also can give some information to the headmaster of the school about the technique that is applied by the teacher in bilingual class. The headmaster can evaluate whether the technique used has already reached the goals of the study and also the result of this research can give feedback to improve the quality of bilingual class programs in the school.

1.5. Scope and Limitation of the Study

This research is focused on techniques are applied by biology teacher during the teaching and learning activities. This research is limited to the teacher of Biology subject in bilingual class at SLTP Negeri 1 Malang.

1.6. Definitions of Key Terms

There are three key terms of this research, namely International Standardized School, Bilingual Class, Teaching Technique, and Instructional Material. To avoid misinterpretation, they are defined as follows:

1. Internationally Standardized School:

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2. Bilingual class:

A class that provides students with ESL instruction as well as instruction in their native language. In this case, bilingual class uses two languages especially English and Indonesian language in the teaching and learning process (Depdiknas, 2005). In this study, bilingual class refers toone of the classes at SMP Negeri 1 Malang which uses both English and Indonesian as the language of instruction.

3. Teaching technique:

The specific activities manifested in the classroom, which are consistent with a method and therefore in harmony with approaches well (Brown, 2000). Teaching techniques in this study refers to the specific way that is chosen by biology teacher to deliver the subject in bilingual class at SMP Negeri 1 Malang.

4. Instructional Material: