STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD
ASSIGNMENT
IN THEIR LEARNING
(English Core Course Assignment)
A THESIS PROPOSAL
Submitted to English Department as a Partial Fulfilment
of the Requirement S.Pd. Degree
By:
ALI MUHTADIN JIHAD NASHRULLOH
1201050117
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
UNIVERSITY MUHAMMADIYAH OF PURWOKERTO
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MOTTO
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“... Allâh will not change the good condition of a people as long as they do not change their state of goodness...”
DEDICATION
I would like to proudly dedicate this thesis to:
1. my parents, for your countless support, prayers, love, and for your endless forgiveness.
2. my sisters, Raisah Amin Fadliyah the candidate of economic degree, Uthia Nurul Jannah please be safe of what you eat, and Innayati Zulfa that always smile for everyone.
3. Drs. Bambang Suroso, M.Hum., my supervisor, for having inspired and guided me patiently in composing this thesis.
4. all the examiners who have given suggestions and critics to this thesis. Also all my great lecturers in English Department for the invaluable teaching. 5. all chiefsof departments of Teacher Training and EducationFaculty.
6. my dearest friends who always stand by me, Brian Rizki Rahardian, S.Pd Hussain Al Atlast aka Kiki aka Husain Faikri Ramadhan, S.T, Wisnu Ismoyo and Dena Yudiapasa Mulyono, S.Pd aka Sigit Purnomo from “Aschoe” rented house, thank you so much for your sincere and best companion. 7. my friends who fight together in thesist exam, Surya Adi Nugroho, S.Pd and
Helmi Iznan Ramadhan thank you very much for your support.
8. my honorable friends, Asep Budiman, S.Pd, without your help and
motivation maybe my thesis wouldn‟t clear. Big thanks for you Sep.
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Purwokerto, Reza, Brian, Windi, Recky, Basit, Pasa, Mujie, Asep, Azka, Kukuh, Iswandee, Muthia, Rizka, Mega, Yuni, Tari, Ria, Wiji, Eki, Iqvi, Bani, Puspitasari, Farah, Ferdika, Neni, Alfi. Thanks for the best time we spent together.
10. everyone who has colored my days in UMP. I‟ll keep our memories in my
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To The Almighty, Allah, all this thankfulness is presented. Praise is merely to Allah SWT for the gracious mercy, and tremendous blessing that enable me to accomplish this bachelor thesis entitled “Students‟ Perception Toward
Assignment In Their Learning (English Core Course Assignment)”. This thesis is presented to fulfill one of the requirements in accomplishing S-1 Degree in English Education Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. The writer would like to express his permission to write this thesis and who has given opportunity and agreement to conduct this research.
3. Drs. Bambang Suroso, M.Hum. for the valuable assistance and inspiration as well as great constructive advice to the completion of this bachelor thesis. 4. all chiefs of departments of Teacher Training and Education Faculty, for the
permission to conduct research.
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6. all sixth semester learners of Teacher Training and Education Faculty for the participation.
It is a real consciousness that this thesis is still far away from perfection. To do with this, constructive comments, suggestions, and guidance are very welcome for the sake of betterment of the quality of this research. Last but not least, it is expected so much that this research will be useful for everyone.
Purwokerto, August 16, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Research ... 1
B. Reasons of Choosing the Topic ... 4
C. Problems of the Research ... 4
D. Objectives of the Research ... 4
E. Scope of the Research ... 4
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW A. Perception ... 5
1. Definition of Perception... ... 5
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3. Factor That Influence People Perception ... 8
B. Assignment ... 9
1. Definition of Assignment ... 9
2. Type of Assignment... 11
3. The steps of giving assignment ... 12
4. Good Assignment Requirement ... 14
C. Relevance of the Research ... 15
CHAPTERIII RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A. Method of the Research ... 17
B. Participants of the Research... 18
1. Population ... 18
CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A. Results ... 24
1. Purposes of the Assignment... 25
3. Appropriateness of the Assignment With the
Material ... 32
4. The Role of Assignment in Enhancing Students‟ Responsibility Toward Their Learning ... 37
5. Discussion and Giving Feedback ... 42
B. Discussion ... 46
1. Purposes of the Assignment ... 46
2. Type of Assignment ... 46
3. Appropriateness of the Assignment With the Material ... 47
4. The Role of Assignment in Enhancing Students‟ Responsibility Toward Their Learning .. 47
5. Discussion and Giving Feedback ... 48
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATION A. Conclusion ... 49
B. Suggestion ... 50
REFERENCES
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LIST OF TABLE
1. Table 3.1
Indicato of questionnaire ... 20 2. Table 3.2
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LIST OF APPENDICES
A
Questionnaire
B
Data analysis
C
Some results of questionnaire
D
xvii ABSTRACT
STUDENTS PERCEPTION TOWARD ASSIGNMENT IN THEIR LEARNING
(ENGLISH CORE COURSE ASSIGNMENT)
ALI MUHTADIN JIHAD NASHRULLOH 1201050117
Assignment is a method which used to gain goals of education. It was aimed to stimulate the students to be more enthusiastic in their study and to know the importance of study. In this research, there were some difficulties faced by the student in doing their assignment. Regarding this issue, this research was aimed to
find out the students‟ perception toward the support of assignment in their
learning. This research used descriptive survey technique which utilized questionnaire to collect the data on the students‟ perception. The finding showed that 76.67% students considered that giving assignment could make them study diligently. Most of the students like group assignment, it showed from the data that 76.67% students considered that they didn‟t like individual assignment. In addition, 56.67% students considered that the lecturers which routinely giving assignment could increase their responsibility in their study. Furthermore, 96.67% of the students considered that the lecturers which giving a good feedback could make them more motivated to study.
