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F. Definition of Terms
The following terms are need clarifying to assist readers to understand this study.
1. Perception
The definitions of perception are gathered from some experts. According to Huffman and Vernoy 1997, perception is a process of selecting, organizing,
and interpreting sensory data into usable mental representation of the world. While according to Worchel and Shebilske 1998, perception is like the process
of interpreting something. From the definitions above it can be concluded that perception is an activity which a person do to interpret some information or
something that they get from the outside world. The information that they get is processed in their mind and become meaningful information.
In this study, the perception refers to the clients‟ perception on the
students‟ teaching skills in the class room. The clients will also give the opinions and impressions to the students‟ teaching skills as well.
2. Service Program Design SPD
According to Buku Panduan Akademik 2006, SPD or Service Program Design Course KPE 477 is a course where the students are trained to have the
ability to understand how to have a good habit in the working world, how to design a proposal, and how to market the program proposed. When its main
assignment is to apply the real English course service program to authorized organizations or company and after that they have to apply the materials they have
proposed in the real classroom.
8 In this study, SPD Service Program Design course is the course followed
by the 7th semester students of PBI in the academic year 2011-2012.
3. Teaching
“Teaching in the Foundation Stage is based upon the premise that positive, respectful relationships between children and adults are essential for children‟s
well bein g now and success in the future” Pascal, 2011. On the other hand,
according to Hough and Duncan 1970, teaching is an activity, a unique professional, rational, and humane activity where he is creatively using himself
and his knowledge to promote learning and welfare of others. Hough and Duncan also define teaching as the activity of four phases those are planning phase,
instructing phase, measuring phase and evaluating phase. From the experts‟ definitions toward teaching, it is apparent that teaching is the activity which
relates to parties; the teacher and the students. Teaching requires relationship between humans to create the learning process which is essential for students and
their future. This study defines teaching as the learning activity which involves
teachers and students in positive interactions and beneficial relationships to promote the effective learning in mastering English. The teachers were using
themselves as the learning media and supporting students learning.
4. Teaching Skills
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