CLASS AT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF
2014/2015
A THESIS
Submitted to the English Department as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for S.Pd Degree
By:
TIANDTO HANGGA APIK NUGROHO 1101050044
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF PURWOKERTO
M OTTO
Amat Victoria Curam, “Victory Loves
Preparation”
I’m A Slow Walker but I Never Walk
Backwards
DEDICATION
This thesis is lovingly dedicated to:
My beloved mother and father ( Dwi Astuti and Suwoto ) thanks for the everything, their endless love, constant affection, and encouragement,
My beloved brother and sister “Inka and Zakkia “ thanks for being supportive and lovely,
My kind-hearted uncle: Ipunk Zagita, My caring aunt: Sulasti, for her lovingness,
My all beloved family, the symbol of love and caring, especially my grandpa and grandmas: H. Sadirin and Hj. Sukaesih as well as Hj. Darsini,
My great and loving lecturers; particularly Hj. Titi Wahyukti, Mr. Bambang (Bams), Mr. Suwartono ( New-Ton),
My all dearly loved friends; specially Maya Nur Andhini, Arum Kameswari, Ratih Anggraeni, Lusya Lian, Uus (Felis Ndut), Andyani (Yayas), Shinta, Retno Saputri, as well as the best fellows: Dadan, Boma, Yuda, Sony Haryadi, Aprilian (John) , Peggy, Ozzi, Gilang, Ivan, Tri Nugroho, Ipin Farza, Deni, Yogi, Bagus (Botek) and the all coloring my life.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praise be to the Almighty, Allah SWT, the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate, who has given his infinite blessings so that the author could accomplish the thesis as a partial fulfillment of the requirements of S. Pd degree in English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto. In addition, the author would like to express special thanks to:
1. Dra.H. Titi Wahyukti, M.Pd, as my counsultant who guided me patiently and gave constructive advices throughout this research.
2. Drs. Pudiyono, M.Hum, the chief of English Department, for letting me to conduct this survey study.
3. Drs. Ahmad, the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty, who had given me permission to commit this research.
4. The author’s parents who gave supports, best wishes, and constant love. 5. The fifth semester students of the English Department of
Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto who were so helpful regarding the process of data collection in the author’s research.
The author is very much aware of that this thesis is still far from flawlessness. Hence, constructive comments and suggestions are very welcome for the betterment sake of this study. Last but not least, the author wish that this study will be beneficial for everyone especially the education practitioners having the same interesting to the topic of this study.
Purwokerto, February 2015 Tiandto Hangga Apik Nugroho
TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER ... I APPROVAL ... II RATIFICATION ... III STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP ... IV MOTTO ... V DEDICATION ... VI ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... VII TABLE OF CONTENT ... VIII LIST OF TABLES ... X LIST OF FIGURES ... XI LIST OF APPENDICES ... XII ABSTRACT ... XIII
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Background of Study ... 1
B. Statement of Problem ... 4
C. Objective of the Study ... 5
D. Reason for Topic Choice ... 5
E. Significance of the Study ... 5
F. Scope of the Study ... 6
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW ... 7
1. Theoretical Framework ... 7
A. The Nature of Perception ... 7
B. Teaching Grammar for EFL learners ... 11
C. Factors Affecting TLP ... 12
D. Related Previous Studies ... 15
2. Conceptual Framework ... 16
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ... 18
A. Method of Research ... 18
B. Time and Place of the Research ... 19
C. Subject of the Research ... 19
D. Method of Data Collection ... 20
E. Method of Data Analysis ... 24
CHAPTER IV RESULT AND DISCUSSION ... 28
A. The Percentage of Students’ Perception Scale ... 28
B. The Majority of Students’ Perception ... 29
C. The Most Influencing Factor on Students’ Perception ... 30
E. Discussion of the Students’ Survey Result ... 39
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 43
A. Conclusion ... 43
B. Suggestion ... 44 BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Blueprint of Methods Utilization
Table 2. Catergories of Students’ Scale of Perception Table 3. Questionnaire Results of Students’ Perception
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LIST OF FIGURES (OR CHARTS)
Chart 1. Percentage of Students’ Perception Scale
Chart 2. Percentage of the Influencing Factors on Students’ Perception Figure 1. Students’ Responses to the Statement #11
Figure 2. Students’ Responses to the Statement #12 Figure 3. Students’ Responses to the Statement #13 Figure 4. Students’ Responses to the Statement #14
Figure 5. Percentage of Indicators regarding Instructor Factor Figure 6. Survey Result of Students’ Perception
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Score of Students’ Responses to the Questionnaire
Appendix 2a. Total Scales of Students’ Responses Concerning Linguistic Factor and Student Factor
Appendix 2b. Total Scales of Students’ Responses Regarding Instructor factor, Instructional Method, Facilities and Media
Appendix 3. The Display of the Influencing Factors in Percentage Appendix 4. The Percentage of Indicators Affecting Instructor Factor Appendix 5. Table of Students’ Survey Result
COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS STRUCTURE 5 CLASS AT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF
2014/2015
Tiandto Hangga Apik Nugroho Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto
ABSTRACT
This research was aimed at finding out 1) college students’ perception towards structure five class at English department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, and 2) the most influencing factor on students’ perception. The method utilized in this research was descriptive survey method. The subject of this study was 48 fifth semester students taken by using random sampling as representatives of the population. Questionnaire was used to obtain the main source of data and it was endorsed by the supporting data from interview. The analysis result of the research findings disclosed that the majority of students in this study held a good perception towards structure 5 class. In fact, there was 65% of students showed a good perception and 35% of them indicated their perception in very good scale. It means no one in this study having bad perception towards structure 5 class. Instructor factor had the strongest influence on students’ perception with the percentage of 21.33%. The percentages of other influencing factors were linguistic factor (20.91%), student factor (20.52%), instruction method (20.50%), and the last was provided facilities and media having the weakest influence with the percentage of (16.74%). Briefly, the survey result showed a positive outcome. Nevertheless, there were two findings that the lecturer must pay attention on for the sake of betterment: a) only less than a half of students studying grammar beyond the lecturing time, b) most of students would rather ask their friends they think capable of structure materials they are still confused on than ask the lecturer.
