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ABSTRACT
Berdasarkan pengalaman magang di TK Tunas Cemara sebagai asisten guru di kelas Sun Flower, saya ingin membahas mengenai kesulitan yang saya hadapi dalam mengajarkan kosakata bahasa Inggris kepada seorang anak berumur 6 tahun bernama Kevin di TK Tunas Cemara yang memiliki masalah dengan Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder atau yang biasa disingkat dengan ADHD. Penyebabnya adalah karena saya tidak mengetahui metode yang efektif dan tidak memiliki pengalaman dalam mengajar bahasa Inggris kepada anak yang memiliki masalah ADHD. Dampak dari masalah ini yaitu Kevin tidak memperhatikan saya ketika saya mengajar. Selain itu, saya menjadi sering kehilangan kendali untuk menangani Kevin di dalam kelas dan juga saya tidak bisa berkonsentrasi dalam mengajar bahasa Inggris.
Sehubungan dengan hal itu, saya membahas empat pilihan solusi dalam menghadapi masalah ini.
Pilihan solusi yang pertama adalah saya mencari informasi mengenai Kevin melalui orangtua, guru dan psikolognya. Kedua, saya belajar bagaimana cara mengajar anak yang memiliki masalah dengan ADHD melalui internet atau buku. Ketiga, saya menggunakan metode yang sesuai seperti menggambar dan menggunakan media gambar yang sangat
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT...i
DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY...ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS...iv
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION...1-6 A. Background of the Study
B. Identification of the Problem
C. Objectives and Benefits of the Study D. Description of the Institution
E. Method of the Study F. Limitation of the Study
G. Organization of the Term Paper
CHAPTER II. PROBLEM ANALYSIS...7-10
CHAPTER III. POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS...11-15
CHAPTER IV. CONCLUSION...16-18
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES:
A. FLOWCHART
B. LIST OF QUESTIONS
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APPENDIX A
FLOWCHART
Causes :
1. I do not have any knowledge of the effective method to teach vocabulary to a child with ADHD problem. 2. I have no experience in teaching a
child with ADHD problem.
Problem
I have difficulties in dealing with a six-year-old boy who has Attention Deficit and
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) problem during English lesson at Sun Flower
class in TK Tunas Cemara.
3. I cannot concentrate when teaching vocabulary.
Potential Solution I
I find out more information about this child from his parents, teachers and his
psychologist. Potential Negative effect
1. I have to spend more time to do an interview with the psychologist and spend some more money.
Potential Positive effects :
1. I can learn his characteristics and
obtain some useful tips to handle him
Potential Solution II
I learn how to teach a child with ADHD problem from the Internet or
books. Potential Negative effect
1. The techniques I learn might not suitable for the child.
Potential Positive effect
1. I can learn some new techniques about teaching and gain useful knowledge about ADHD.
Potential Negative effect
1. He probably would be bored if I only teach in the same way continuously.
Potential Solution III
I use suitable teaching methods or techniques such as drawing and using pictures to teach the child.
Potential Positive effect
1. He can understand the lesson.
Potential Solution IV
I use reward and penalty system. Potential Negative effect
1. He might focus on the reward.
Potential Positive effect
1. He will be motivated to show good behavior and not to break the rules.
Chosen solutions
1. I find out more information about this child from his parents, teachers and his psychologist.
2. I learn how to teach a child with ADHD problem from the Internet or books.
3. I use suitable teaching methods or techniques such as drawing and using pictures to teach the child.
APPENDIX B
LIST OF QUESTIONS
1. Based on the result of your diagnosis to Kevin, what is your conclusion
about Kevin?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages for children with this
problem?
3. What are the causes that make Kevin behave like this?
4. What are the effects of this problem for his life?
5. What are the suitable teaching techniques or teaching methods for Kevin?
6. What could be done to make Kevin more motivated in learning?
7. What are the suitable tasks for Kevin at school?
8. What kind of school is appropriate for Kevin?
APPENDIX C
SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
No. Issued to be clarified/justified
Interviewee’s answers
(the exact words) Conclusion
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Berdasarkan hasil analisa yang
didapat, apa kesimpulan tentang
Kevin?
Emm.. Kevin ini mengalami gangguan
pemusatan perhatian dan hyperaktifitas, yah.
Emm.. Jadi ada kecenderungan kearah
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
atau biasa disebut ADHD.
Kevin mengalami gangguan
pemusatan perhatian dan
hiperaktifitas yang biasa
disebut dengan ADHD
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Termasuk dalam kategori apakah
Kevin berdasarkan kemampuan
yang ia miliki?
Umm, kalau dilihat dari kemampuannya sih
bisa dibilang dari IQ nya sih normal yah.
Kategori normal. Tapi kalau dari pengelolaan
emosi dan dorongan, itu bisa dibilang seperti
anak berkebutuhan khusus karena dia ga
bisa melakukan tugas-tugasnya tanpa
bantuan, seperti yang diperoleh anak-anak
diusianya.
Kevin merupakan anak
berkebutuhan khusus
karena masalah ADHD yang
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Apa kelebihan dan kekurangan
anak dengan kemampuan seperti
ini?
Umm, kalau kelebihannya sih anak-anak
seperti ini biasanya kritis, pandai
berargumentasi, kalau sudah suka sama
sesuatu sangat fokus, kadang bahkan over
fokus. Mereka biasanya berani, spontan, ga
banyak ragu-ragu, tapi kekurangannya
biasanya kurang memperhatikan
rambu-rambu aturan, kadang-kadang terkesan
kurang sopan, prestasinya kalau di akademi,
prestasinya cenderung fluktuatif, tidak stabil,
kemudian sulit menunda dorongan dalam diri,
tergesa-gesa, kadang bertindak dulu baru
berpikir, dan anak itu ga organize, suka susah
mengikuti aturan dengan tertib, lalu potensi
lalainya juga tinggi karena dikuasai oleh
dorongan sesaat itu, jadi anak grasak-grusuk.
Kira-kira seperti itu.
Kelebihan:
Kritis, pandai
berargumentasi, fokus,
berani, spontan, tidak
ragu-ragu.
Kekurangan:
Tidak taat aturan, terkesan
kurang sopan, prestasi
akademik cenderung
fluktuatif, tidak stabil, sulit
menunda dorongan dalam
diri, tergesa-gesa, bertindak
dulu baru berpikir, tidak
terorganisasi.
umm, penyebabnya, biasanya kondisi dalam
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Apa yang menyebabkan Kevin
seperti ini? Dan apa saja efek bagi
kehidupan dia?
terkena virus seperti Toksoplasma atau selagi
hamil ibunya itu perokok, atau ada penyakit,
atau ibunya mengalami pendarahan. Bisa juga
penyebabnya itu proses kelahiran yang sulit.
Proses kelahiran yang menggunakan operasi
sesar. Dengan proses vakum. Bayi kurang
cukup umur. Berat badan rendah. Tidak
segera menangis. Bayi mengalami
Hyperbilirubin, atau infeksi setelah 1 bulan
melahirkan. Seperti, panas tinggi, diare, itu
penyebabnya. Efeknya buat anak ini tentu
saja seperti yang tadi saya bilang. Pasti tidak
optimal. Biasanya pengendalian dirinya
kurang baik, motivasi belajarnya kurang baik,
kurang popular, karena teman-temannya ga
suka sama anak yang grasak-grusuk. Sering
lalai. Sering lupa. Ya jadi, bisa perkembangan
kedepannya, masa depannya bisa kurang baik
kalau tidak ditreatment.
Penyebab:
Kondisi dalam kandungan
infeksi, virus Toksoplasma,
sang ibu perokok, sang ibu
mengalami pendarahan,
proses kelahiran yang sulit,
operasi sesar dan vakum,
bayi kurang cukup umur,
berat badan rendah, bayi
tidak segera menangis
ketika dilahirkan, bayi
mengalami Hyperbilirubin,
infeksi kelahiran.
Efek:
Pengendalian diri kurang
baik, motivasi belajar
kurang, sedikit teman, sering
lalai.
Sebelum metode pengajaran dilakukan,
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metode yang tepat untuk Kevin?
mengalami neural behavioral disorder. Jadi
masalah prilaku yang disebabkan
kekurangmatangan fungsi syaraf. Jadi fungsi
syarafnya harus diperbaiki dengan terapi
sensori motor. Terapinya hanya seminggu
sekali selama sejam. Setelah itu, orang tua
yang harus banyak mengerjakan dirumah.
Setelah terapi berjalan lancar, penanganan
yang lain adalah sekolah yang sesuai dan
pola asuh yang benar. Kalau metode
mengajarnya, anak-anak seperti Kevin itu
kondisi syarafnya disebut under aravel. Jadi
tidak bangkit. Jadi dia tidak suka yang
monoton atau biasa-biasa. Makanya, harus
diajarkan dengan penyajian warna-warna
yang menarik, kata-kata yang exciting, atau
eksperesi muka kita yang menyenangkan.
Jadi anak ini senang dan tertarik. Kalo ga, ya
ga diperhatiin kita ngajar juga.
Kevin harus diterapi terlebih
dahulu agar kegiatan
mengajar bisa menjadi lebih
mudah. Adapun metode
pengajaran yang digunakan
bisa dengan metode visual
atau cara mengajar yang
menarik baginya.
Kevin bisa dikasih system reward dan
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Apa saja hal yang membuat Kevin
termotivasi dalam belajar dan
tugas seperti apa yang cocok
untuk Kevin kerjakan?
mengerjakan tugas dalam waktu sekian menit.
Dikasih stiker, atau dia menyelesaikan 2 soal,
dikasi bintang misalnya. Kalau bintangnya
udah 10 buah, dikasi reward. Itu akan
memotivasi, karena kesadaran dari dalam diri
anak-anak seperti Kevin itu kurang sekali. Jadi
harus kita yang member stimulant/member
sarana-sarana untuk reward. Maka dia tertarik
dan termotivasi.
umm, Kevin harus dikasih tugas jangan yang
sepotong-sepotong. Misalnya matematika,
baru 30 menit atau sejam udah ganti pelajaran
baru. Buat dia, kaya gitu monoton. Boring.
Belum juga ngerti, udah diganti. Kevin itu
harus dikasih project. Misalnya, tugas yang
didalamnya udah ada matematikanya, bahasa
indonesianya, sejarah. Misalnya, project 17
Agustus. Bagaimana cara mencari dana untuk
perayaan 17 Agustus. Dari situ dia bisa
mencari uang, matematikanya terlatih. Dia
bisa mempelajari, misalnya membuka
stand-Kevin akan termotivasi
apabila diberi sistem
rewards and punishment.
Rewards untuk setiap
kelakuan baik dan
punishment apabila ia
berkelakuan buruk.
Tugas yang cocok untuk
Kevin yaitu seperti
mengerjakan sebuah project
atau hal-hal yang terfokus
stand berdasarkan Bhinekka Tunggal Ika. Dia
bisa jadi belajar kesukuan. Nah kalau yang
berbentuk project, Kevin akan suka.
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Jenis sekolah seperti apa yang
cocok untuk Kevin?
Pertama, sekolah yang punya sarana untuk
anak-anak seperti Kevin, misalnya yang punya
halaman yang luas. Karena Kevin itu sebelum
masuk kelas harus beraktifitas fisik dulu.
Lari-lari, manjat-manjat, seperti itu. Lalu, jumlah
muridnya tidak boleh terlalu banyak, karena
Kevin itu harus lebih diperhatikan secara
khusus. Kalau terlalu banyak, guru ga akan
bisa terlalu menghandle dan dengan cara
mengajar Kevin itu bukan satu arah seperti
sekolah konvensional, yang muridnya banyak.
Misalnya duduk melingkar, belajar dihalaman,
atau langsung ke lokasi seperti field trip.
Biasanya sarana seperti itu adanya disekolah
yang fun learning, yang ga konvensional. Itu
lebih cocok.
Sekolah yang cocok untuk
Kevin adalah sekolah yang
memiliki sarana yang
menunjang untuk anak-anak
ADHD seperti, halaman
yang luas, jumlah murid
yang tidak terlalu banyak,
atau sekolah dengan system
8 Adakah saran, informasi atau
komentar untuk kefin kedepannya?
Saran saya, Kevin ini harus ditangani secara
terintegrasi. Semua ahli harus bekerja sama.
Ga bisa bekerja sendiri-sendiri. Jadi, pertama
Kevin harus terapi. Kedua, sekolahnya harus
sesuai. Ketiga, orangtuanya harus benar cara
mengajarnya dan itu perlu dikoordinir oleh
seorang psikolog dan rutin orangtuanya ini
datang ke psikolog dan harusnya ada catatan
koordinasi antara orangtua, guru dan terapis.
Semua dikoordinir oleh psikolog, nanti
psikolognya yang akan memberi masukan ke
terapis, guru, dan orangtua untuk tahapan
yang udah dijalani. Apalagi yang harus
ditingkatkan. Bila dilakukan seperti itu,
perkembangannya akan optimal. Bahkan tidak
sedikit anak yang ADHD masa depannya jadi
bagus.
Saran untuk Kevin adalah
Kevin harus menjalani terapi
terlebih dahulu agar
kondisinya berangsur
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study
Being a teacher is important and it is also a job that has its own
challenges. For example, a teacher must be able to overcome the
problems that occur, which can be caused by interference from within the
child (such as illness and personal desire) or from outside (such as
environment). A good teacher should be able to adapt themselves to the
class situations. Derrick explains that, "Being flexible and adaptable are
two key characteristics of a good teacher" (par. 4). These two
characteristics are important especially when there are children who have
a deficiency in following lessons. I found such problem when I participated
in an internship at TK Tunas Cemara. I had difficulties in dealing with a
six-year-old boy who has Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
(henceforth, ADHD) problem during English lesson at Sun Flower class in
TK Tunas Cemara.
Before discussing the problem, I would like to give some information
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characterized by the presence of a set of chronic and impairing behavior
patterns that display abnormal levels of inattention, hyperactivity, or their
combination” (par. 1). Furthermore, in the article ADD/ADHD in Children
Melinda states that,
The three primary characteristics of ADD/ADHD are inattention,
hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The signs and symptoms a child with
attention deficit disorder has depended on which characteristics
predominate. Children with ADD/ADHD may be: inattentive, but not
hyperactive or impulsive; hyperactive and impulsive, but able to pay
attention; or inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive (the most common
form of ADHD) (par. 9).
Therefore, ADHD problem is a problem that must be taken care of
seriously, especially for teachers who have students who suffer from
ADHD. The children with ADHD problem also need to have a good
education. The teacher must be flexible and adaptable to teach in every
situation, including with a child who has ADHD problem.
During my internship at TK Tunas Cemara, I found a significant
problem that made me struggle when teaching English vocabulary. In Sun
Flower class there were twenty one children of 5-6 years old. I usually
taught English twice a week for forty five minutes. During the internship, I
had difficulty in dealing with one child in the class. The name of the boy is
Kevin and he is 6 years old. When the teacher or I were teaching English
vocabulary in front of the class, Kevin rarely paid attention. Kevin usually
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addition, Kevin usually liked drawing. Therefore, during the lesson, he
usually drew on a piece of paper an image he had in his mind. Teachers
could not even handle this child. After having observed the class and
conducted an interview with his psychologist, I found out that Kevin had
ADHD problem. This fact is reinforced by a medical certificate from the
psychologist who examined Kevin, the information from his parents about
ADHD problem and the information from his teachers. This situation
challenges me as the teacher to teach a child like Kevin.
Considering the above explanations, in this term paper I would like to
analyze how to deal with a boy who has problems with ADHD.
Additionally, I will find out the best solution on how to deal with children
with such problem.
B. Identification of the Problem
Based on my experience as a teacher assistant at TK Tunas Cemara,
I would like to analyze:
1. Why do I have difficulties in dealing with a six-year-old boy who has
ADHD problem during English lesson at Sun Flower class in TK Tunas
Cemara?
2. How should I handle the boy with ADHD problem at Sun Flower class in
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C. Objectives and Benefits of the Study
The objectives of this study are to find out the causes of my difficulties
in handling a six-year-old boy who has ADHD problem at Sun Flower class
at TK Tunas Cemara and also to find possible solutions for the teacher of
English to handle the child with this problem.
By writing this term paper, there are some benefits for the institution,
the readers of this term paper, and for me as the writer. For the institution,
I hope that my term paper will help the kindergarten teachers at TK Tunas
Cemara in providing an appropriate method in teaching English to a child
with ADHD problem. For the readers, I hope this term paper can provide
information and knowledge, especially for those who are interested in
education. For me as the writer of this paper, I can develop my writing skill.
Besides, I could share my experience to the readers and in the future if I
work as a teacher I can apply the solutions and know how to handle a
similar problem.
D. Description of the Institution
Tunas Cemara Kindergarten is an educational institution that was
established by Yayasan Citra Cemara on April 17, 2000. Tunas Cemara
has the area approximately 5.000 m2 at Jl. Sumber Hurip 31, Sumber Sari.
In July 2004, Tunas Cemara moved to Jl. Situ Aksan 41. In 2009, Tunas
Cemara received an accreditation of an A from The National Accreditation
Institution. TK Tunas Cemara plans to have a new building in Jl. Soekarno
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TK Tunas Cemara’s development has increased progressively. At first
there were only 40 children, with three teachers, while now there are 100
more children, with eight teachers and an administration staff.
The school has a vision and a mission. Tunas Cemara School’s vision
is to become a qualified educational institution that prepares the
kindergarten children to be knowledgeable, qualified and responsible. The
school’s mission is to educate students by optimizing the potentials of the
children in their emotional, intellectual, physical, and linguistic
development by having a close cooperation between the school and the
parents. The missions are having children who:
are physically and mentally healthy
are balanced in acquiring both knowledge and skills
E. Method of Study
Based on my observation and teaching experience, I choose to
analyze a problem in dealing with a six-year-old boy who has ADHD
problem during English lesson at Sun Flower class in TK Tunas Cemara.
The subjects of the research are I myself, as the teacher assistant, and
Kevin, the six-year-old boy who has ADHD. The data is taken from my
internship journal, library research, electronic publication and the result of
interview with Kevin’s psychologist at the Perisai Husada clinic. The data
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F. Limitation of study
My term paper focuses on how to deal with a six-year-old boy at Sun
Flower class in TK Tunas Cemara named Kevin who has ADHD problem.
The internship was done from 10 January 2011 until 18 February 2011 at
TK Tunas Cemara, Bandung. The interview with his psychologist at the
Perisai Husada clinic was done in March 2011.
G. Organization of the Term Paper
This term paper starts with Abstract, a summary of the whole term
paper. Then, there is Declaration of Originality, which contains a statement
about the authenticity of the paper. Next is Acknowledgements, which
contains the list of people who supported me during the writing of this term
paper. After that is Table of Contents. Then, there are four chapters which
follow: Chapter I is Introduction, Chapter II is Problem Analysis, Chapter III
is Potential Solutions, and Chapter IV is Conclusion. In the last part of my
term paper there is Bibliography, containing the list of references, and
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CHAPTER IV
CONCLUSION
During my internship, I faced a problem, namely, a difficulty in dealing
with a six-year-old boy who has ADHD problem at Sun Flower class in
Tunas Cemara Kindergarten. The causes of this problem are I do not have
any knowledge of the effective method to teach vocabulary to a child with
ADHD problem and I have no experience in teaching a child with ADHD
problem. There are three effects of the problem. The first effect is the boy
does not pay attention to me. Second, I often lose control of the boy in the
class. Third, I cannot concentrate when teaching vocabulary. There are
four potential solutions of this problem: finding out more information about
this child from his parents, teachers and his psychologist, learning how to
teach a child with ADHD problem from the Internet or books, using
suitable teaching methods or techniques and using reward and penalty
system.
After having discussed the potential solutions, I would like to present
the best solution to solve the problem. The chosen solutions are the
combination of all four potential solutions because these solutions are
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information about this child from his parents, teachers and his
psychologist. After I gather enough information, I learn how to teach a
child with ADHD problem from the Internet or books. These steps help me
to choose the next solutions. I use suitable teaching methods such as
drawing and using pictures to teach Kevin. These methods will be suitable
for Kevin. Furthermore, I use reward and penalty system in class.
These four solutions are the best solutions for me to deal with a
six-year-old boy who has ADHD problem during English lesson at Sun Flower
class in Tunas Cemara Kindergarten. Hogan states that, “as a teacher,
there are a few things that you can do such as consulting the experts
(parents, previous teacher, specialist or psychologist), finding information
from books or internet resources, giving reward success (use stickers,
post points on chart or use verbal praise), and giving variety learning
method” (par. 2). It is not enough for me only to learn from the internet or
books. I need to do the interview with his psychologist for getting more
information about Kevin. It will help me to decide the suitable method for
him. Therefore, these solutions will support the other teachers in TK Tunas
Cemara when handling a child with this problem.
I believe that the four solutions that I choose will help me to improve
my teaching skill and can be applied for the teachers at TK Tunas Cemara
to handle this problem. Therefore, these four solutions will support the
teachers in the process of teaching and also can make the child with
ADHD problem enjoy the lessons. I suggest that the teachers of Tunas
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for the children in the process of teaching in the class. Also, the teachers
must anticipate the problem, especially for child who have learning
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