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As stated in our curriculum, the purpose of the English subject in senior high schools is to develop communicative competence in spoken and written English. That
is why the school graduates are expected to reach the informational level. The learners should be able to access information and knowledge to go to the higher level
of study. The researcher focuses on Standard of Competence and Basic Competence for
grade X of Vocational School. The Standard of Competence and the Basic Competency are presented in the table below.
Table 1 The Standard Competence and the Basic Competence
Adopted from BSNP, 2006 Standard of
Competence Basic Competence
9. Expressing meaning in a transactional and
interpersonal dialogue
in the context of daily life.
9.1 Expressing meanings in formal and non formal transactional to get things done and
interpersonal socializing conversations in spoken language in the context of daily and involving
expressions of thanks, compliments, and congratulations
accurately, fluently, and acceptably.
9. Expressing meaning in a transactional and
interpersonal dialogue
in the context of daily life.
9.2 Expressing meanings in formal and non formal transactional to get things done and interpersonal
socializing conversations in spoken language in the context of daily and involving expressions of
surprising,
not believing,
and accepting
invitations accurately, fluently, and acceptably.
3. Media
a. Definition of Media
Teaching is a process of communication. It has to be created through the way of teaching and exchanging the message or information by every teacher and student.
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The message can be knowledge, skills, ideas, experiences, and many others. Through the process of communication, the people can receive the message or information. To
avoid misunderstanding in the process of communication, media are needed in the process of teaching.
Media also can be said as any devices that help the teacher to make things being learnt and discussed in the classroom clearer. Media intend to help both the
teacher to teach more reflectively and the learner to grasp the concepts more effectively. In the teaching and learning process, media is the teachers’ ways to
communicate with the students. It does not only helping the teacher to communicate and send a message to the students but also to give some responses so the students
can carry out meaningful learning experiences. Media have an important role in the teaching and learning process because
they are the devices for transferring materials from teachers to students. However, the teachers should select and think carefully about the appropriate media based on the
students’ needs and the materials.
b. Functions of Media in Teaching and Learning Process
In the teaching and learning process, the use of media makes the learning become more interesting and can create good atmosphere. Furthermore, Smaldino
2007: 12 explains five roles of media in teaching and learning process: 1
Thematic Instruction It is known as the teachers’ ways on organizing their instructions around
topics.
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2 Portfolios
A portfolio is a collection of students’ work that illustrates growth over a period of time. Portfolios often include such artifacts as students-produced illustrated
books, videos and computer multimedia projects. 3
Distance Education The distinguishing characteristic of distance education is the separation of the
instructional team and students during learning. As a consequence, the course content must be delivered by instructional media.
4 Instructor-directed learning
A common use of media in an instructional situation is for suplementary support of the “live’ instructor in the classroom. Certainly, good media can enhance
and promote learning and support teacher-based instruction. 5
Learner-directed learning Media can be used effectively in formal education where a teacher is not
