All subjects are also supposed to have the mission of composing good character for students. 7 It means that the subjects should have the mission of good characters or values to be taught to students in the classroom. Kencana Perdana Media Group William G Thomson, ―The Effect of Character Education on Student Behavior,‖. Dissertation, Tennessee State University, 2002), 10.
Research Focus
Based on the above statements, the researcher wants to know the implementation of character education. Moreover, the researcher makes the observation entitled “Character Education in Teaching English (Qualitative Research in the Seventh Grade of SMPN I Kecamatan Mlarak Ponorogo).
Problem Statements
How are core values implemented in teaching English to the seventh grade of SMPN 1 Kecamatan Mlarak Ponorogo in academic year 2015/2016. What problems do teachers face in implementing core values in teaching English to the seventh grade of SMPN 1 Kecamatan Mlarak Ponorogo in academic year 2015/2016.
Objectives of Study
Significance of Study
We hope that this research will be useful for the lecturer, especially the English lecturer in teaching English. By implementing character education in English teaching, this research is expected to contribute to the good attitude of students, especially in the classroom.
Research Methodology
- Research Design
- Research Location
- Data Source
- Technique of Data Collection a. Interview
- Data analysis
- Checking Data’s Validity
- Research Procedure
The data which is from interview, observation and documentation is written by the researcher based on the research problems. In this activity, the researcher wrote a thesis research report on the implementation of character education in English language teaching.
Organization of Thesis
The researcher must systematically organize the research as well as the description of research methodology. It consists of background of study, research focus, problem statements, objectives of the study, significance of the study, research methodology and organization of the thesis.
Theoretical Analysis 1. Character Education
Teaching English
The word is derived from the ancient German language (Old Teutonic), taikjan, which is derived from the root Teik, which shows. The words token are also derived from the ancient German language, taiknom, namely knowledge of taikjan. Tteach (teaching) is seen from the origin of words meaning to show something to someone through a sign or symbol.
This can be determined through evaluations (exams) that result directly from the set objectives. During the 1970s, listening pedagogy largely emphasized developing students' ability to identify words, sentence boundaries, contractions, individual sounds, and sound combinations, that is, bottom-up linguistic processing.78 Learning listening skills must come from the easy become part of the English language. to difficult ones. 78 Eli Hinkel, Current Perpectives on Teaching the Four Skills magazine on TESOL QUARTELY, (United States.
The character education in Teaching English
Through evaluation studies, the impact of character education can be seen through changes in school climate, student attitudes and behaviors. There have been a number of studies showing that character education is a valuable and necessary component of the curriculum. 88 Kassandra Churcher, ―Family Ties: A Case Study of a Character Education Program in a Local Montreal Elementary School,‖ (Thesis, ConcordiaUniversity, Canada, 2005), 2.
The implementation of grade teaching in lesson matters in school is done through planning, action and evaluation of teaching and learning process. 91 The process of implementing character education is through the process of teaching and the learning process. Finally, character education is implemented from the basic teaching and learning process, curriculum.
Previous Research Findings
Indonesia di MAN Godean Yogyakarta” The research focuses on the implementation of character education in education in Indonesia. The results of the study show that the implementation of character education is implemented in learning Indonesian at MAN Godean Yogyakarta, whether it is planning, acting and evaluating learning. The obstacle factors in implementing learning Indonesian at MAN Godean Yogyakarta is that teachers have difficulty choosing the character values and combining them in learning Indonesia, evaluating the scope of character education, and learning media that are less supportive.
Both her research and this research are the same about the focus on the implementation of character education. Last research by Shelvya Fauziah Ardi had done the research titled "Integrating of Character Education on Bilingual Class in MTsN Takeran Magetan". This research focused on the bilingual classroom program, the educational values of the basic grades, and the integration of grade instruction in the bilingual classroom.
General Data
The History of The School
There are many public services there, such as: a market, a hospital, a district hot spot area, a bank and a fashion store. The school organization at SMPN 1KecamatanMlarak includes: school board, principal, vice principal, administrative staff, vice president for curriculum, vice president for students, vice president for infrastructure, vice president for public relations, class management, teachers, students and community.93 4. Vision and mission. The vision at SMPN 1 KecamatanMlarak is achievement, competence and personal value based on faith and piety.
The rule of the teacher is often formal and continuous, carried out by a caring profession or profession in the school in another place of formal education. The state of the facility contains 17 classrooms, 1 director's room, 1 teacher's room, 1 administration room, 1 student organization room, 1 counseling room. Educational props and support for teaching and learning are 24 computers (laboratory), 1 printer, 3 LCDs, 1 cabinet, 2 televisions, 25 student desks, 510 students.
Data Description
Core Values in Applying of Character Education in Teaching English atthe Seventh Grades of SMPN 1 Mlarak in Academic Year 2015/2016
When they made fakes, they should get the punishments based on the rules.‖103. On the basis of the observation, responsibility towards the students' self was implemented in the teaching of English in the 7th grade at SMPN 1. Thirdly, responsibility towards the rules. The students must make the rules that were made at the first meeting in the teaching and learning process.
It was as the students' main capital to live in the age of globalization that indicates students with an Islamic background. Based on the observation, the students must perform their actions or activities based on the rules and the religion. In teaching and learning processes, students must take care of themselves, friends and teachers.‖116.
The Implementation of Core Values in Applying of Character Education in Teaching English atthe Seventh Grade of SMPN 1
4. Give the students an opportunity to ask something related to the material being studied.123. You could tell when the teacher and students got to class on time. The students must follow the rules established during the first meeting of the teaching and learning process.
It can also be seen when the students want to try to answer the questions or complete the tasks. In each meeting, the teacher also provided feedback to the students about the students' activities and responses. If they are the blank sheet in front of the others, the teacher asks the students to sit on them.
The Problems are Faced by Teacher in Applying of Character Education in Teaching English at the Seventh Grade of SMPN 1
Hadisaid that he had the notes about the students' character when their parents take reports, he taught them how their children are and some advice. The teacher is faced with the problems of using grade teaching in English teaching at the 7th grade in SMPN 1. In this chapter, the researcher discusses the result of the research based on the problem statement.
The result of the research is obtained from the result of observation, interview and documentation. The researcher discusses the result of the research done in the seventh grade of SMPN 1 KecamatanMlarak in the academic year 2015/2016. Core values in the application of character education in the teaching of English in the seventh grade of SMPN 1 Mlarak in the academic year 2015/2016.
The Core Values in Applying of Character Education in Teaching English atthe Seventh Grade of SMPN 1 Mlarak in Academic Year 2015/2016
Because of the important discipline, the teacher and students should do it every day. Discipline was shown not only in being on time, but also in collecting assignments and following the rules. One of them is when the teacher asked the students to bring the dictionary during English class, the students should do it. Task can mean tasks or exercises that the teacher gives to the students.
In English learning, it appeared when students tried to answer the question and tell the truth. Samani and Hariyanto write in their book that caring is the act of helping others well. It is a social attitude. In another theory, caring is the form of character that makes a person have a caring and caring attitude towards others and the social conditions of the neighborhood.
The Implementation of Core Values in Applying of Character Education in Teaching English at the Seventh Grade of SMPN 1 Mlarak in
78. means that it must be suitable for use by students of the first secondary school. These modes are intended to facilitate students and teachers in the teaching and learning process. These are developed by adding or changing materials. Efforts to develop the planning step are also intended to support the achievement of the goal of the teaching and learning process.
The teacher gave students the opportunity to ask questions related to the materials. It had many positive effects for the students, especially in implementing the core values of character education. In summary, acting on the implementation of core values in teaching English can be done through three parts; preactivity, core activity and final activity.
The Problems are Faced by Teacher in Applying of Character Education in Teaching English at the Seventh Grade of SMPN 1 Mlarak in
This means that the students' activity should be developed as much as possible as an effort to develop the students' character. In addition, another characteristic of effective character education is the effort to encourage students' self-motivation. This can be done by using some strategies that match the materials and the needs of the students.
The result above, controlling students' activities is another difficulty in implementing grade teaching in English education. Responsibilities that are implemented in connection with the good attitude of students, such as discipline and the performance of duties in the teaching and learning process. The difficulties in applying grade teaching in seventh grade English teaching in SMPN 1 KecamatanMlarak is to develop students' activity and control students' activities.
Suggestions 1. For the teacher
The institution should respect and provide more complex learning environments to support applied character education, because it is very useful in improving students' understanding and skills. This thesis can be useful to other researchers in order to improve the character of students in teaching English. Character Education: Examining the Perceptions of Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers in a Central Florida School District,‖ Dissertation, University of Central Florida, Florida, 2009.
Churcher, Kassandra ‘Family ties: A Case Study of a character education Program at a Local Montreal Primary School’, Thesis, Concordia University, Canada, 2005. Sudartini, Siti ‘Inserting Local Culture in English Language Teaching to Promote Character Education’, Faculteit of Language and Arts Sciences, Yogyakarta State University, Jurnal Pendidikan Karakter, Tahun II nomor I februari 2012. Sukarno, ―Integrating Local Cultures in Teaching English as a Foreign Language for Character Building, Jurnal Pendidikan Karakter, tahun II nomor II, Yogyakarta State University , 2012.
