TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION ... i
PREFACE ... ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ... iii
ABSTRACT ... iv
1.3 Research Questions ... 4
1.4 Significance of the Study ... 4
1.5 Limitation of the Study ... 4
1.6 Clarification of Terms ... 4
1.7 Organization of the Paper ... 5
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW ... 7
2.1 The Notions of Theme-Based Instruction ... 7
2.1.1 Basic Principle of Theme-Based Instruction ... 10
2.1.2 Stages in Theme-Based Instruction ... 14
2.1.3 Theme-Based Instruction in Nurturing Literacy... 20
2.2 Theoretical Perspectives Underpinning Literacy Development ... 21
2.2.2 Types of Literacy... 30
2.2.3 Stages of Literacy Development ... 34
2.3 Previous Studies ... 40
2.4 Concluding Remarks ... 42
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD ... 44
3.1 Formulation of Problems ... 44
3.2 Research Design ... 44
3.3 The Research Site and Participants ... 45
3.4 The Research Procedures ... 46
3.5 The Data Collection ... 48
3.5.1 Collection of Documents... 48
3.5.2 Observation... 49
3.5.3 Portfolios ... 50
3.5.4 Students’ Self-Evaluation ... 51
3.5.5 Interview ... 51
3.6 The Data Analysis ... 51
3.7 Concluding Remarks ... 52
CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ... 53
4.1 The Applicability of Theme-Based Instruction in Nurturing Literacy ... 53
4.2 The Students’ Responses towards the Application of Theme-Based Instruction
in Nurturing Literacy ... 83
4.3 Concluding Remarks ... 88
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION ... 89
5.1 Conclusion of the Study ... 89
5.1.1 The Applicability of Theme-Based Instruction in Nurturing Literacy ... 90
5.1.2 The Students’ Perception of Theme-Based Instruction in Nurturing Literacy ... 93
5.2 Implications for EFL Teaching and Learning Practices ... 93
5.3 The Limitation and Recommendation for Further Research ... 94
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2.1 Different Sets of Themes in Thematic Unit ... 16
TABLE 2.2 Theories Relevant to Literacy Learning ... 26
TABLE 2.3 Examples of Linguistic Characteristics and Abilities at Different Grade Levels... 36
TABLE 3.1 Research Procedures and Timeline ... 46
TABLE 3.2 The Schematic of Teaching Schedules in Theme-Based Instruction .. 48
TABLE 3.3 Field Notes or Observer Checklists ... 49
TABLE 4.1 The Main Theme for Theme-Based Instruction in Teaching Literacy 58 TABLE 4.2 Subthemes in Theme-Based Instruction in Teaching Literacy ... 59
TABLE 4.3 Field Notes or Observer Checklists ... 80
TABLE 4.4 Students’ Self-Evaluation ... 83
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 4.1 Variety of Themes Found in the Textbook ... 56
FIGURE 4.2 Theme and Subthemes in the Instructions ... 58
FIGURE 4.3 Describing My Country ... 60
FIGURE 4.4 Materials about My World ... 62
FIGURE 4.5 An Example of Short Description about the Country ... 63
FIGURE 4.6 Materials about Tourism Countries ... 65
FIGURE 4.7 The Contents about Travelling ... 66
FIGURE 4.8 Student 1 and Student 2 Literacy Progressions ... 68
FIGURE 4.9 Student 1 Literacy Progression ... 71
FIGURE 4.10 Student 2 Literacy Progression ... 72
FIGURE 4.11 Student 1 Portfolio ... 74
FIGURE 4.12 Student 2 Portfolio ... 74
FIGURE 4.13 Student 1 Checklist ... 75
FIGURE 4.14 Student 1 Writing Product ... 76
