A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN
IN 2010/ 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI A 320 070 147
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
ii APPROVAL
A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN
IN 2010/ 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
by
PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI A 320 070 147
Approved to be Examined by Consultant
Consultant II Consultant I
Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M.Hum. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum.
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ACCEPTANCE
A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN
IN 2010/ 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
by
PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI A 320 070 147
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner Schools of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on July….., 2011
Team of Examiner:
1. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum. ( )
(Chair Person)
2. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M.Hum. ( )
(Member I)
3. Drs. Sigit Haryanto, M.Hum. ( )
(Member II)
Dean,
iv TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify on this research paper there are no plagiarisms of the
previous literary works which have been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, expect those in which the writing was referred in the
manuscript and mentioned in bibliography.
Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, hence I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, 2011
v MOTTO
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DEDICATION
This research paper is dedicated to:
My beloved parents,
My lovely young brother,
My lovely friends, and
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb
Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin. This is the word said as praise to Allah, the
Merciful and the Compassionate for His protection, power, and guiding her in
completing this research paper entitled A Study on the Teaching Method Used
in Teaching English to the First Year Student of SMK N 1 Sragen in 2010/ 2011 Academic Year.
In accomplishing this research paper, the writer has got help, support, and
encouragement from many persons. Therefore, on this opportunity the writer
would like to express her gratitude to all persons who have helped her in finishing
this research paper:
1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si., Dean of School of Teacher Training and
Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,
2. Titis Setiabudi S.S., M.Hum., as Head of English Department who has given
the agreement for the researcher’s title, for the research paper in addition to
give the suggestion,
3. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum., as the first consultant for his support, guidance,
valuable advices, and criticism during the process of writing this research
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4. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M. Hum., the second consultant who also has given
guidance, motivation and criticism,
5. All of lecturers of English Department for their guidance during her study,
6. Slamet Cahyono, S. Pd, M. Pd., headmaster of SMK N 1 Sragen, for
permitting her in doing the research,
7. All of the teachers in SMK N 1 Sragen, especially to English teacher, Miss
Qoiriah Witantri, S. Pd for the help and kindness,
8. All of the first year students of SMK N 1 Sragen in class AP1 who have
participated in this research,
9. Her beloved parents, “Bapak and Ibu”, for praying and deep affection,
10.Her beloved young brother “Puguh” thanks a lot for funny,
11.Her parents in boarding house, “Abah Yakub Nasucha and Mamah” thanks
for your advice and motivation,
12.Her beloved someone who gives support and love “ai”. She thanks for everlasting love, advice, support, sacrifice and for an unforgettable moment,
13.Her closed friend in campus; Denok (Mini), Han, Bunda (Tina), Ag, Cupuh,
thank for her friendship,
14.Her dearest closest friends: Adex and Indha. Thanks a lot for teaching her
what a friendship is.
15.For “Mechan”, thank you so much for your support, patient, and attention,
16.All of her friends in boarding house “Chic Dinda”; Mbak Nit, Listi, Wiwik,
Tante Bemb, Denok (Nina), Yuni, Suketi (Linda), Adek, Acik, Rahma, and
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17.All of her friends who can’t be mentioned one by one.
Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for those who want to study on a
descriptive study on the teaching method in teaching English. The writer realizes
that the research is still far from being perfect. Therefore, can constructive
criticism and suggestion are really hoped and badly needed to make this research
paper better.
Wassalamu’ alaikum Wr. Wb.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
page
TITLE ……….. i
APPROVAL ……… ii
ACCEPTANCE ………. .. iii
TESTIMONY ………..… …. iv
MOTTO ………... v
DEDICATION ……… vi
ACKNOWLWDGEMENT ……… …. vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ………. x
SUMMARY ………. xii
CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ………..… 1
A. Background of the Study ……… 1
B. Problem Statement ……… 3
C. Limitation of the Study ……… 3
D. Objective of the Study ………..… 4
E. Benefit of the Study ……….. 4
F. Research Paper Organization ……… 5
CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELETED LITERATURE ……..… 6
A. Previous Study ………. 6
B. Teaching English ……….... 8
C. English Teaching Method ……….. 10
1. Direct Method (DM) ………. 11
2. Communicative Language Learning (CLL) … 15
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4. Cooperative Language Learning (Coop. LL) 20
5. Characteristics of Adolescence ………….. 22
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ……… 25
A. Type of the Research ……… 25
B. Subject of the Research ……… 25
C. Object of the Research ………. 26
D. Data and Data Source ……….. 26
E. Method of Collecting Data ……….. 26
F. Technique for Analyzing Data ……… 28
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION …... 29
A. Research Finding ……….……….. 29
1. Teaching Method Applied by English Teacher 29
2. Problem Faced by the Teacher in Teaching English ……….. 46
B. Discussion ……….. 50
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ………. 54
A. Conclusion ………. 54
B. Suggestion ……….. 55
BIBLIOGRAPHY ……… 56
xii SUMMARY
Pipin Putri Utami. A.320.070.147. A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT IN
SMK N 1 SRAGEN IN 2011/ 2012 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper.
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2011.
The subject of this descriptive research is the first year of SMK N 1 Sragen in 2010/2011 academic year. The objectives of this study are to describe the teaching method applied by the English teacher in SMK N 1 Sragen and to classify the problems faced by the English teacher in teaching English.
The writer uses descriptive qualitative research. The writer gets the data of this research from teaching-learning process, interview with the teacher and students, document, and observation. The method of collecting data is observation, document, and interview. The observation in this research are all of the activities occurred in the class. Documents are all of the written data, and documents such as report, material, handbook, students’ worksheet, syllabus, and classroom procedures. Interview in this research are the English teacher and students.
The results of the research show that: (1) the teaching methods applied by the English teacher are: Cooperative Language Learning (Coop. LL), Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), and Direct Method (DM), while (2) the problems faced by the English teacher are students’ interest is low, background knowledge of the students, and limited time.
Consultant II Consultant I
Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M.Hum. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum.
NIK. 849 NIP. 19590601 198503 1 003
Dean
