STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS (A Study at MTs Muhammadiyah Karangkobar in the Academic
Year of 2021/2022)
A THESIS
By
NELLY AGUSTIN 1701050017
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF TEACHER AND TRAINING EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION S OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS (A Study at MTs Muhammadiyah Karangkobar in the Academic
Year of 2021/2022)
A THESIS
Submitted to English Language Education Study Program as a Partial Fulfillment forthe Requirements of a Bachelor Degree
By
NELLY AGUSTIN 1701050017
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM FACULTY OF TEACHER AND TRAINING EDUCATION
UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO
2022
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Students’ Perceptions of…, Nelly Agustin, FKIP UMP, 2022v MOTTO
“Don’t be sad (or afraid), surely Allah is with us …”
(Q.S At-Taubah:40)
“Never regret a day in your life. Good days bring give happiness, bad days give experience, the worst days give lessons, and the best day give memories.”
“Whatever you are, be a good one.”
ACKONWLEDGEMENT Assaalamualaikum. Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirabbil’alamin.First, the researcher would like to thank Allah SWT because, with His grace, favors, and gifts, the researcher can complete this thesis. The title of this thesis is “Students’ Perceptions of The Characteristics of Effective English Language Teachers”The purpose of writing this final project is to fulfil one of the final assignments for a Bachelor of Education at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. The researcher also thanks:
1. Dr. Jebul Suroso, S.Kp., Ns., M.Kep, The Rector of Univesitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
2. Drs. Eko Suroso, M.Pd., the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty.
3. Feisal Aziez, Ph. D., the head of the English Education Department.
4. My supervisor, Endang Kusrini, S.Pd., M.Hum., always gives me guidance, support, and suggestion in finishing this thesis.
5. All the lecturers and the staff of the English Education Department in Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
6. Maria Ulfah, S.Pd., the English Teacher and all students of grade eight of MTs Muhammadiyah Karangkobar.
7. My parents and my family.
8. Everyone who has supported me from start to finish that I cannot mention one by one.
Purwokerto, 8 Agustus 2022
Nelly Agustin
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ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi siswa terhadap karakteristik guru bahasa Inggris yang efektif. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survei. Subyek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VIII MTs Muhammadiyah Karangkobar dengan sampel 78 siswa. Kuesioner yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan data berisi empat kompetensi. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa persepsi tentang karakteristik guru bahasa Inggris yang efektif adalah guru yang memberikan kegiatan pembelajaran yang bervariasi dan menyenangkan serta menggunakan media pembelajaran. Selain itu, guru harus memahami materi, dapat menjelaskan materi dengan baik, dan dapat menilai siswa secara adil.
Diperlukan hubungan yang baik dengan setiap siswa dan guru bisa memposisikan diri sebagai pendidik, orang tua, atau teman dekat. Selain itu, siswa beranggapan bahwa guru harus memiliki semangat mengajar dan humoris, sabar, ramah, dan tegas jika siswa melakukan kesalahan.
Kata Kunci: Persepsi Siswa, Karakteristik Guru Bahasa Inggris, Guru Bahasa
Inggris yang Efektif
Students’ Perceptions of…, Nelly Agustin, FKIP UMP, 2022ix ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine students' perceptions of the characteristics of effective English language teachers. This research was survey research. The subjects were students in grade eight of MTs Muhammadiyah Karangkobar, and the sample consisted of 78 students. The questionnaire used for data collection contains four competencies. This study concluded that the perceptions of the characteristics of effective English language teachers were teachers who provide varied and fun learning activities and use learning media. Besides, teachers must understand the material, can explain the material well, and can assess students fairly. A good relationship with each student and position themselves as educators, parents, or close friends are needed. Moreover, students assumed that the teachers must have enthusiasm for teaching and be humorous, patient, friendly, and firm if a student makes a mistake.
Keyword:Students’ Perception, Characteristics of English Language Teachers, Effective English Language Teachers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER ... i
APPROVAL... ii
LEMBAR PENGESAHAN ... iii
SURAT PERNYATAAN... iv
MOTTO ...v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... vi
PERSETUJUAN PUBLIKASI ... vii
ABSTRAK ... viii
ABSTRACT... ix
TABLE OF CONTENTS...x
LIST OF TABLES ... xii
LIST OF APPENDIXES... xiii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ...1
A. Background of Research ...1
B. Reason for Choosing the Topic...3
C. Problem of Research ...3
D. The Objective of Research ...3
E. Significance of The Study...3
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW...5
A. Perception...5
1. Definition of Perception ...5
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B. Characteristics English Language Teachers...7
C. Effective English Language Teachers...10
D. Previous Studies ...14
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ...16
A. Type of The Research ...16
B. The Subject of The Research ...16
C. Time of The Research ...17
D. Technique of Data Collection ...17
E. Technique of Data Analysis ...20
CHAPTER IV RESULT AND DISCUSSION ...21
A. Results ...22
B. Discussion ...29
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ...36
A. Conclusion ...36
B. Suggestion ...35
REFERENCES...38
APPENDICES ...42
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. List of Students eighth grade of MTs Muhammadiyah
Karangkobar ...16
Table 2. Score Questionnaire Answer Table...18
Table 3. Blueprint of Questionnaire...18
Table 4. Percentage Value Conversion ...19
Table 5. The result of pedagogical competence ...21
Table 6. The result of professional competence ...23
Table 7. The result of social competence ...26
Table 8. The result of personality competence...27
Students’ Perceptions of…, Nelly Agustin, FKIP UMP, 2022xiii LIST OF APPENDIXES
APPENDIX 1. Questionnaire Table Completed with the Percentage of
Answers from Respondents...43
APPENDIX 2. Scoring System and Data Analysis of Questionnaire ...47
APPENDIX 3. Surat Pernyataan Bebas Plagiasi ...56
APPENDIX 4. Bukti Originality Report Turnitin ...57
