“TEACHERS’ WAYS I N MAXI MI ZI NG STUDENTS’
CRI TI CAL THI NKI NG I N APPERCEPTI ON STAGE”
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting S.Pd. Degree of Education
in the Education English Department
Arrange by: PEGGY HERMANTO
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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AND EDUCATION FACULTY THE UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Praise be to Allah S.W.T, the most graceful and merciful, the giver of divine
direction and guidance, who has given blessing and mercy, so that the writer could
accomplish the thesis as a partial fulfillment of the requirements of S. Pd degree in
Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto.
The writer wishes to express great appreciation and special thanks to:
1. Mrs. Rina Agustina, S.S., MApplLing TESOL , as the Supervisor who has given
much attention and guidance to the writer so that the writer can finish this thesis.
2. Mr. Anton, M.Pd and Mr. Singgih Wahyudi, S.Pd for your kindness in helping
me so that I can be successful in conducting this research.
3. All of the lecturers of English department for your kindness, guidance, and
everything. You have given me so much knowledge and skill. To have such great
lecturers like you all is my pride.
4. Drs. Pudiyono, M.Hum, as the Chief of English Department who has given the
writer opportunity and agreement to conduct this study.
5. Drs. Ahmad, M.Pd as the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty.
6. Dr. Syamsuhadi Irsyad, M.H., as the Rector of Muhammadiyah University of
Purwokerto.
7. My father, mother, brother, grandmother, and grandfather who are always pray
for me. From you, I got inspiration and motivation to finish this thesis.
DEDICATION
This thesis is proudly dedicated to:
*My father and my mother*
Thanks a million for my beloved father who has been working hard for your children.
You teach me how to be a strong boy who never gives up in any condition. Thanks a
million as well for my beloved mother who always supports me. You have given me
so much attention and lesson how to keep fighting in reaching my bright future. I
promise I will make you happy. My graduation will be for you Daddy and Mom
*My brother*
Because of you, I am stronger. You encourage me to always keep spirit in my study.
Without you, my life is empty. I hope you will get what becomes your dreams and
make our parents proud of having children like us.
*My grandmother and my grandfather*
Thank you so much for always supporting me. Thank you very much, you pray for
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MOTTO
“Early bird catches worms”
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“The sooner, the better”
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“There is no rose without thorn, there is no royal road to success”
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“Success never comes to the indolence”
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LIST OF CONTENTS A. Teacher’s Ways (Teachers’ Strategy) ... 8
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2. The Components of Teaching ... 10
3. The Phases and Selection of Teaching Strategy... 12
B. Critical Thinking ... 16
1. Thinking ... 16
2. Critical Thinking in General... 17
3. The Elements of Critical Thinking ... 19
4. The Benefits of Critical Thinking... 20
5. The Ways to Improve Critical Thinking ... 21
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY... 33-40 A. Method of Research ... 33
B. Participant of Research ... 34
C. Technique for Collecting Data ... 35
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Chapter IV RESULT and DISCUSSION... 41-74
A. Result ... 41
B. Discussion ... 65
Chapter V CONCLUSION and IMPLICATION ... 76-77
A. Conclusion ... 76
B. Implication ... 77
REFERENCES ... 78-79
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LIST OF TABLE
TABLE PAGE
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURES PAGE
1. Figure 1: Miles and Huberman 38
2. Figure 2: Having good comprehension in material 42
3. Figure 3: Giving oral instructions briefly and clearly 42
4. Figure 4:Creating conducive situation and building enthusiasm 43
5. Figure 5: Admonishing students and Managing time 44
6. Figure 6: Making groups randomly 45
7. Figure 7: Giving students opportunity to deepen understanding 45
8. Figure 8: Asking challenging questions and connecting case
with their experiences
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9. Figure 9: Demonstrating something who relates to the material) 47
10. Figure 10: Giving problem or task 48
11. Figure 11: Guiding students to enter the problem 48
12. Figure 12: Doing question and answer to know students’ initial 49
assumption
13. Figure 13: Asking students to discuss and monitoring discussion 49
14. Figure 14: Asking students to present their discussion result 50
15. Figure 15: Discussing students’ presentations 51
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDICES PAGE
1. Appendix A : Instruments 80
2. Appendix B : Questionnaire Result Percentage 91
Tabulation of Questionnaire 93
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ABSTRACT
TEACHERS’ WAYS IN MAXIMIZING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING IN APPERCEPTION STAGE
PEGGY HERMANTO
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