D. PROBLEM FORMULATION
It is necessary to make the problems of this study clear and focused. This research proposes two questions as the guidelines to do this research. Those
questions are: 1.
What is the conceptual model of the competence-based English syllabus for socio-cultural divisions of the vocational high school like?
2. What is the development product of the competence-based English syllabus
for socio-cultural divisions of the vocational high school like?
E. RESEARCH GOALS
There are three main goals of this research. The immediate goal is to provide the development product of the competence-based English syllabus model for
socio-cultural divisions of vocational high school. The intermediate goal is to help English teachers in vocational high schools to provide materials and activities for
teaching English by using the model. It is also to help students to get English learning materials which are relevant to their study. Meanwhile, the ultimate goal
is to improve the life quality of students and teachers by having a more efficient English syllabus model.
F. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
The goal of this research is to provide students with English learning materials which are suitable for their needs. The product is named A Competence-
Based English Syllabus Model for Socio-cultural divisions of the Vocational High School. The product is in the form of a three-year syllabus and a sample unit.
Mainly, the syllabus states particular learning objectives that students should achieve in the learning process. Rather than stating the topics, the syllabus
provides a list of competencies. The competencies are closely related to working demands. The students’ achievement on the competencies will be measured based
on the three aspects, namely: knowledge, skills, and attitude. Mostly, the materials are in the form of samples. Student should analyze the samples, know the
concepts, do some practices, and perform the skills they have learnt.
G. RESEARCH BENEFITS