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system of rules, or grammar; it involves an alteration in sel-image, the adoption of new social and cultural behaviors and ways of being, and there fore has a
significan impact on the social nature of the learner. Williams 1994:77.This research entitle student’s perception of learning Englishin Kaimana heigh schools.
1.3 Problem Limitation
This study is about the students’ perception of learning English senior high schools of Kaimana. As specified previously, this study is conducted in three
schools of Kaimana namely SMA YPPK Santo Thomas Aquino, SMA Negeri 1 Kaimana and SMA YAPIS Yayasan Pendidikan Islam. There are 124
respondents and six interviewees of this study. All respondents are the second- year students of each school because the second year-students are regarded as
well-grounded students learning in these three schools. They have at least studied in the intended schools and they have at least a year to study with the result that
the student perception of learning English in Kaimana’s senior high schools not only can be perceived and described but also can be re-considered and rediscussed
for the betterment of English learning process.
1.4 Problem Formulation
As elaborated in background of this research, the goal of this research is formulated with the following research question namely What is students’
perception of learning Englishin Kaimana’s senior high schools? This research
question, based on the goal of the theory of perception constitutes does not only perceive or describe the student perception but also re-discussed and reconsidered
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what the student perceive about the situation of learning process so that the goal of learning can be obtained.
1.5 Goals and Objectives of the Research
The main goal and objectives of the research is to identify the students’ perceptions of English learning in Kaimana’s senior high schools. The research on
students’ perception is based on the definition and theory of the perception itself – to observe certain situation or environment of learning English in Kaimana’s
senior high schools and make them as consideration for the betterment of learning process.
1.5 Benefit of the Research
This research, scientifically may contribute to the development of the language teaching and learning especially in learning English. This research may
also provide a narrative description of students’ perception of learning English in Kaimana‘s senior high schools so based on the seven tested items, the authority
like teacher can take a part in learning process heartily with the result that goal of learning is possible to achieve. Even more, this research practically may
contribute the detail insight in language teaching and learning. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
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CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter presents the literature reviews of this research consisting of perception, learning English, classroom interactional strategies and context. In
context furthermore covers the seven components of this research’s blue prints including the definitions or short information of them namely classroom situation,
teaching aids and facilities, teaching and classroom management including the mastery of methods and strategies, the application of English learning process,
student motivation, student roles and the goal of learning. All those theories and definition will respectively be denoted and explained below.
2.1 Literature Reviews
As previously mentioned, the literature reviews at least consist of four main theories covering perception, learning English, and context. In context,
furthermore, the seven components of this research are described and denoted.
2.1.1 Perception
Perception generally consists of an observation on certain situation or environment. It can be a mental image, concept or awareness of the environment’s
elements through physical sensation or physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience and captivity for comprehension. This general definition can be
understood as someone’s ability to see, to hear, to feel and to present or to understand what they fell about their environment their social life physically, and
mentally. The following are some definitions of perception. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
