Grade of Junior High School 1 Limpung Batang In the Academic Year of 20102011) THESIS Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Gaining The Degree of Bachelor in English Language Education

  THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTS ’ EDUCATION LEVEL BACKGROUND TO THE STUDENTS ’ ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT (A Study at 7 th Grade of Junior High School 1 Limpung Batang In the Academic Year of 2010/2011) THESIS Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Gaining The Degree of Bachelor in English Language Education By SOKHIFATUN Student’s Number: 073411045 EDUCATION FACULTY WALISONGO STATE INSTITUTE FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES 2011

THESIS PROJECT STATEMENT

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ADVISOR NOTE Semarang, October 11 2011

  To The Dean of Education Faculty Walisongo State Institute for Islamic Studies Assalamu’alaikum wr. wb.

  I inform that I have given guidance, briefing and correction to whatever extent necessary of the following thesis identification: Title :

  The Influence of Parent’s Education Level Background To The Student’s English Learning Achievement

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  To The Dean of Education Faculty Walisongo State Institute for Islamic Studies Assalamu’alaikum wr. wb.

  I inform that I have given guidance, briefing and correction to whatever extent necessary of the following thesis identification: Title :

  The Influence of Parent’s Education Level Background To The Stu dent’s English Learning Achievement

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  Semarang, December 13 , 2011 THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS

  Chair Person, Secretary, Dr. Hj. Nur Uhbiyati, M.Pd.

  Muhammad Nafi’ Annury, M.Pd.

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  Muhammad Nafi’ Annury, M.Pd.

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ABSTRACT

  Title :

  The Influence of Parent’s Education Level Background to The Student’s English Learning Achievement A Study at The Seventh Grade Students of SMP 1 Limpung Batang

  Writer : Sokhifatun Student Number : 073411045

  The thesis discussed the influence of parents ’ education level background to the students

  ’ English learning achievement. The background of the study was the distinction of parents ’ education level background (high level education and low level education) which will influence the students

  ’ English learning achievement. Parents with high education level background usually will have strong believe in their abilities to help their children learn. Therefore, it will influence students’ learning achievement in school. The study was aimed at responding the following question: (1) how is the parents

  ’ education level

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  background at 7 grade of student of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic

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  year 2010/2011?, (2) how is the students ’ English learning achievement at 7 grade of students of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year 2010/2011?, (3)

  Is there significant influence of parents ’ education level background to the

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  students grade of students of SMP 1 Limpung ’ English learning achievement at 7

  Batang in the academic year 2010/2011? The study was conducted at seventh grade of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year of 2010/2011. In order to achieve the objective of the study, the writer conducted the research through quantitative approach. The data were calculated statistically by one predictor analysis. The data were collected through documentation and questionnaire.

  The study showed that: (1) Parents ’ education level background of the seventh grade students of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year of

  2010/2011 was considered medium category. It could be seen from the average value of parents ’ education level background was 57. (2) The average value of students

  ’ achievement in English learning was 75. So, the English learning achievement of the seventh grade students of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year of 2010/2011 was considered good category. (3) In this research, it was found that there was significant correlation and significant influence between parents ’ education level background and students’ English learning achievement. It could be seen from correlation result that the r 0, 314 and F 4, 160. _{count reg} However this correlation and the influence were low, which points to other factors influencing students

  ’ English learning achievement. The result of the study was hoped to give benefits to all who be a part of education institution ( for parents, school and reader). vi

  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ميحرلا نمحرلا للها مسب

  (In the name of God, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful) I do thank Allah who has given me insight and strength to finish this research completely. Shalawat and Salam for the Prophet Muhammad who brings us from the darkness to the brightness.

  The writer realized that the are many people who are already helped her in arranging and writing this thesis directly or indirectly. In this chance, the writer would like to express my gratitude for all them.

1. Dr. Suja’i, M.Ag. as the dean of Tarbiyah Faculty.

  2. Dra. Siti Mariam, M.Pd. and Drs. Mahfud Junaidi, M.Ag. as the advisor for their patience in giving great motivation, helpful corrections and suggestion to improve this thesis during the consultation.

  3. Siti Tarwiyah, M.Hum. As the head of English Department.

  4. All lectures in Tarbiyah Faculty who has given the knowledge patiently.

  5. Hj. Ummi Aufa Abdullah Umar, AH as a mother and teacher in Tahaffudzul Qur’an boarding school (PPTQ) who have given advices, prays, and patient when I was studied in Semarang. There is no word that I can say except “thank you very much ummi”.

  6. My beloved father and mother. You are the best in my life.

  7. My brothers and my sisters who always support and motivated me.

  8. Purwadi as the principle of SMP N 1 Limpung who had allowed the writer to carry out the research in his school.

  9. My beloved friend Nilil, Khoir, Izza M, Reni, Zahro and all of my friend in PP Tahaffudzul Qur’an ( PPTQ) Semarang, thanks a lot for assistance and cooperation.

  10. All of my friend in TBI 07, especially TBI 07 B (mb Ainu, Atik, Devi, Zazak, mb Ina, Arina, Mawar, Sikha, Murwati, Indah) who have given inspiration to write this final project. vii

  11. Team KKN Posko 80 Pageruyung and Team PPL at MA SUNAN KATONG Kaliwungu

  12. Last but no least, those who cannot be mentioned one by one, who have supported the writer to finish this thesis.

  Finally, the writer realized that this thesis is far from being perfect; therefore, the writer will happily accept constructive criticism in order to make it better. The writer hopes that this thesis would be beneficial to everyone. Amin …..

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  Semarang, October 11 2011 Writer,

  Sokhifatun

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  7 1. Parents Education Level Background ..................

  15 b. Definition of Learning .......................................

  Students’ English Learning Achievement ............ 15 a. English Language Learning ...............................

  e. The Role of Parents in Students ’ Education ....... 12 2.

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  10 d. Education Level ................................................

  8 c. Education Aim ..................................................

  7 b. Definition of Education .....................................

  7 a. Definition of Parents .........................................

  6 B. Theoretical Framework ............................................

  

TABLE OF CONTENT

  Parents’ Education Level Background and Students’ English Learning Achievement A. Previous Research ...................................................

  5 Chapter II : Review of Related Literature

  4 E. Significant of the Research .......................................

  4 D. Objective of The Research ......................................

  4 C. Question of The Research .......................................

  1 B. Reason for Choosing Topic ......................................

  Chapter I : Introduction A. Background of The Research ..................................

  Page Title ......................................................................................................... i Thesis Statement ...................................................................................... ii Advisor Note ........................................................................................... iii Advisor Note ......................................................................................... iv Ratification ............................................................................................. v Abstract .............................................................................................. vi Acknowledgment .................................................................................... vii Table of Content ...................................................................................... ix

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  c. Definition of Learning Achievement .................

  18 d. Factors Affecting Learning Achievement ..........

  18 e. Measurement of Learning Achievement ............

  21 C. Th e Influence of Parents’ Education Level to The Student

  ’s Education ................................................. 22 D. Hypothesis ...............................................................

  25 Chapter III : Research Method A. Research Approach ..................................................

  26 B. Research Setting ......................................................

  26 C. Population and sample .............................................

  27 D. Variable and Indicator ..............................................

  27 E. Data Collection Technique .......................................

  28 F. Data Analysis Technique..........................................

  29 Chapter IV : Research Finding and Discussion A. Research Finding .....................................................

  34 1. Introduction Analysis ..........................................

  34 2. Hypothesis Analysis ............................................

  42 3. Final Analysis ......................................................

  49 B. Discussion................................................................

  49 Chapter V : Conclusion and Suggestion A. Conclusion ..............................................................

  52 B. Suggestion ...............................................................

  52 Reference List of Table Appendices Curriculum Vitae x

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of The Research Studying is obligation for every human. So that, every human has to study

  through formal, informal or non formal education, because study is a key to get knowledge. Without studying there is no acquired knowledge.

  Because of human’s need of knowledge, by the time it’s developed quickly. Today, the development of technology and knowledge become higher and thriving. The progression of a nation is measured from the progression level of knowledge and technology. If the knowledge and technology of a nation are more progressive, so the standard of living and the prosperity of society are also more progressive.

  Indonesia is one of the nations in the world that wants to make progression in the knowledge and technology. It has applied knowledge and technology of development in education sector that focused on the mastery of knowledge and technology. One of the aims of education in Indonesia is to develop the intellectual life of Indonesia nation. It covers many sectors, such as politic, economic, security, health, etc. To reach the intellectual life of Indonesia nation, every society should have enough knowledge and technology. Those can be get by

  1 study through formal, informal or non formal education.

  One of indicator that used to measure the success of an education institution on produces good quality of graduation is reflected from the learning achievement that is got by students in every lesson including English lesson.

  English is foreign language in Indonesia is considered to be important to learn, because it is an international language that is used to develop relationship with the countries in the world wide. Recently, English is taught at Elementary

1 Redja Mudyaharjo, Pengantar Pendidikan, ( Jakarta: PT Raja Grafindo Persada, 2001), p.

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  School (SD), Junior High School (SMP), Senior High School (SMA) and higher education. It becomes one of success key to face the future.

  The students of SMP and SMA are hoped to have enough competence in English because it becomes subject tested in National Final Examination. The result of National Final Examination has been satisfactory. This is supported by the fact that English National Final Examination score of SMP and SMA are successful. According to Marsinah, average score of English National Final

  2 Examination in SMP is 7, 33. It is higher than standard which is 5, 5. It means best result.

  In order to reach the goal above, many experts of education try to reveal the problems of English learning. To overcome the problems, they try to carry out different attempts to improve English learning process. The curriculum, approach, method of English teaching are always revised and improved in order to meet the goal of teaching learning process.

  Teaching learning process is influenced by many factors. First is Internal factor (from student) Includes physiology aspects su ch as; student’s health, part of body, internal organ and speech organ. Psychology aspects such as; student’s intelligence, attitude, aptitude, interest and motivation. Second is External factor

  (beyond the student) includes social factor such as; teacher, parent, classmate, school staff, etc and non social factors such as; school building, class facility, etc. Third is approach to learning. It is the methods that are used by the teacher in

  3 teaching learning process.

  Based on these factors, the writer is interested in knowing what factors those actually influence in learning English. This time, the focus of the study is on student’s parents. However, Student’s achievement is not only from teaching learning process in the school but also it is determined by the role and the ₂

   on Agustus 20,2010 ₃ Muhibbin Syah, Psikologi Pendidikan Dengan Pendekatan Baru, (Bandung: PT Remaja Rosdakarya, 2000) p. 132

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• – Naisaburi, Shahih Muslim, (Beirut: Dar Al-Fikr, t.th), p. 186
₅ Hery Noer Aly and Munzier, Watak Pendidikan Islam, (Jakarta: Friska Agung Insani, 2003), p. 203 ₆ Abdullah Yusuf Ali, The Glorious Qur’an, (Libanon: Dar El-Fikr,1999), p.1490

  3 influence of parents in giving motivation and guidance to their children. In this case, every parent can give good model for their children. Good model is a basic way in the effort to bring the children in a right way or good attitude. Educate their children is responsibility for every parent as stated in hadits as follows:

  A story was told by Hajib bin Walid from Muhammad bin Harb from Zubaidi from Zuhdi from Said bin Musayyad from Abu Hurairah that prophet Muhammad SAW said: “There was no child was born except with positive heredity. On the condition that his parents (environment) which made him to be Jewish, Christian and Zoroastrian religion.

  4 Parents are main educator in family environment. This environment is the

  first and main place for children where they begin to interact with surrounding and establish the experiences that help them to interact with physic and social environment. Therefore, parents have to give enough experience and knowledge to their children as a foothold in life.

5 Allah SWT said in holy Qur’an verse 6 of surah At Tahrim.

  6           

             

  “O ye who believe! Save yourselves and your families from a fire whose fuel is men and stone, over which are (appointed) angels stern (and) severe, who flinch not (from executing) the commands .They receive from God, but do (precisely) what They are commanded.

  4 Abu Husein Muslim Al-Hajjaj Al-Qusairi Al

  From the surah above, it is seen that parents have big responsibility toward their children seen from Islamic perspective. The role of parent as an educator in family is a basic to keep the safety of family. Parents oblige to educate their children in order to save them from hell’s fire. Moreover, Allah also said in Holy

  Qur’an surah An-Nahl verse 125:

  ....            

  Invite (all) to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching;

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  and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious …. From the surah above, it can be known that every parent have to educate their children with good education. Therefore, they must have enough knowledge.

  It can be concluded that parents have big influence in their children ’s education. Parents

  ’ education is a basic to give guidance or education for their children because parents will give guidance based on the result of their education and their experience. Parents with higher education level are also more likely to believe strongly in their abilities to help their children learn. So, it will influence to the children’s learning achievement in school.

  From the description above, the researcher assumes that parents ’ education background determines the student’s learning achievement in school especially

  English learning achievement. So, the researcher initiates to do the research under the title THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTS ’ EDUCATION LEVEL

  BACKGROUND TO THE STUDENTS ENGLISH LEARNING ’ ACHIEVEMENT.

B. Reason for Choosing Topic

  The writer chooses the topic because the following reasons:

  1. Foreign language is similar to the first language acquisition. It is one of difficult learning for Indonesian students.

  2. Parents have important role in their children education and it will influence ₇ to their children achievement.

  Abdullah Yusuf Ali, The Glorious Qur’an, p.698

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3. The result of the study can be used to know how important the involvement of parents in their children’s education.

  4. The result of the study can support the students and teachers in teaching learning process.

  C. Question of The Research th

  1. How is the category of parents grade of ’ education level background at 7 student of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year 2010/2011?

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  ’ English learning achievement at 7 of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year 2010/2011?

  3. Is there significant influence of parents ’ education level background to the

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  students grade of students of SMP 1 ’ English learning achievement at 7

  Limpung Batang in the academic year 2010/2011? D.

   Objective of The Research

  1. To describe the category of parents ’ education level background of

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  grade of students of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the student’s at 7 academic year 2010/2011.

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  2. To describe the students grade of ’ English learning achievement at 7 students of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year 2010/2011.

  3. To find out whether there is positive and significant influence of parents ’ education level background to the students

  ’ English learning achievement

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  at 7 grade of students of SMP 1 Limpung Batang in the academic year 2010/2011.

  E. Significance of The Research

  The result of the study is hoped to give benefits to all who be a part of education institution.

  1. For parents It is basic information about the important of parents

  ’ participation in their children education.

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  2. For school It is information about the important of involved parents in increasing student’s achievement in school.

  3. For readers They will get more information and experience from this research. It would also become reference of similar study.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATUREARE

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PARENTS’ EDUCATION LEVEL BACKGROUND AND STUDENTS’

ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT

A. Previous Research

  The writer has some relevant researches that support her research. They are: 1.

  Student‟s Creativity and Its Relation to English Learning Achievement. A tudy of the Tenth Grade Student‟s of SMA 1 Brebes in the Academic Year of 2006/2007 by Sutrisno (2201403045) English Department Faculty of Languages and Arts, Semarang State University.

  1 This study is aimed at descr

  ibing the student‟s creativity in English learning achievement. This is quantitative case study. Questionnaire and achievement test were used to collect the data. The result of the study shows that there is significant correlation between student‟s creativity and student‟s English learning achievement.

  2. Pengaruh Kasih Sayang Orang Tua Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa Kelas

  VIII MTS Sunan Muria Gunungwungkal Pati Tahun Pelajaran 2008/2009 by Ani Rifatiningsih (073111379) Tarbiyah Faculty, Walisongo State Institute for Islamic Studies.

2 This research is aimed to know the influence of parent‟s affection to the

  student‟s achievement. This research is quantitative research that uses observation, documentation and interview as the method of collecting data. The resu lt of the study shows that parent‟s affection influence to the student‟s achievement.

  Because of those success researches, the writer tries to do another ₁ Sutrisno, Student‟s Creativity and Its Relation to English Learning Achievement. A

  Case S tudy of the Tenth Grade Student‟s of SMA 1 Brebes in the Academic Year of 2006/2007, (Semarang: Semarang State University, 2007) ₂ Ani Rifatiningsih, Pengaruh Kasih Sayang Orang Tua Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Siswa

Kelas VIII MTS Sunan Muria Gunungwungkal Pati Tahun Pelajaran 2008/2009, (Semarang:

  Tarbiyah Faculty, Walisongo State Institute for Islamic Studies, 2010) th

  research related to this. The writer will conduct research with the 7 grade of students at SMP 1 Limpung in the academic year 2010/2011. Therefore the differences between those researches and my research were in setting, participant, and method of analyzing data. In those two studies, my research was different with those two studies in order to know the influence of variable X and variable Y.

B. Theoretical Framework

  discussed the parents ‟ education level background comprising the definition of parents, the definition of education, education aim, level of education, the role of parent in children education

  . The second topic is considered about student‟s English learning achievement including English language learning, the definition of learning, learning achievement, factor affecting learning achievement and measurement of learning achievement. The third topic is the influence of parents‟ level of education to the children‟s education.

1. Parents‟ Education Level Background

  a. Definition of Parents According to Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, parent is father

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  or mother. In the process of education, before children know society and get the guidance from school, firstly, they get caring and guidance from their parents. From their parents, especially from their mother, and for the first time the influence from something which is done by their mother, in directly will form their children character. Because mother is as a school, if mother prepares her children, it means she also prepares the strong generation. Thorefore, education in family is also called the first and prior

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  education. According to Ngalim Purwanto, the roles of mother are: ₃ A.S. Hornby, Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary,(New York: Oxford University

  Press,2004) p. 15 ₄ Mansur, Mendidik Anak Sejak Dalam Kandungan, (Yogyakarta: Mitra Pustaka, 2005), P 2-3

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  1) The source and the giver of love and affection 2) Caretaker 3) Controller in family 4) Counselor of personal relationship

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  5) Emotional educator Beside mother, father also has important role in forming children characteristic. The activity which is done by father in his daily work will give influence to their children. According to Ngalim Purwanto, the roles of 1) Source of authority in family 2) Intern connecting between family and society 3) Protector from outer threat 4) The giver of safe fell for all of the member of family

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  5) Rasional educator

  b. Definition of Education According to McDonald, education is a process or an activity which

  7 is directed at producing desirable changes in the behavior of human being.

  Uyoh divides the definition of education into two meaning: 1) Education in specific meaning

  The word education is related to the word educere, the meant is “taking out an ability” (e = take out, ducere = lead), so education means guiding to take out children‟s ability.

  The definition of education can be seen in specific meaning and wide meaning. In specific meaning, Langeveld states that education is guidance which is given by mature person to the immature person to reach the maturation. According to Hoogeveld, educate is helping children so that they be able to finish their duty of life by themselves.

  5 ₆ Uyoh Sadullah, Pedagogik, (Bandung: Alfabeta,2010), p.194 ₇ Uyoh Sadullah, Pedagogik, p. 195

F. J. McDonald, Educational Psychology, (USA: Wadsworth Published Co, Inc., 1959), p. 4

  9 Thus, education in specific meaning is an effort of adult person in guiding their children to reach the maturation. Education in specific

  8 meaning describes the education that focused in family environment.

  2) Education in wide meaning Education in wide meaning is an effort of human to increase the prosperity as long as their life. Henderson states that education is as a process of growth and development and taking place as the result of the interaction of an individual with his environment, both physical and social which the social heritage as a part of social environment becomes a tool to be used toward the development of the best and most intelligent person.

  In UU No. 20 2003 about National Education System, said that: “Education is an effort to create the situation and process of learning in order to make the students actively develop their potential so that they have spiritual power in religious, self control, personality, intelligence, good

  9 attitude and also skill which are needed by themselves, society and nation.

  From the definition of the education above (in wide meaning), there are some basic principles in education: a) Life long education

  b) For humans, education is the necessity because with education they will have an ability to develop.

  c) Education is responsibility for all humans (parents, society and

  10 government).

  It is important to distinguish between education and learning. All education surely involves learning, but not all learning involves education. In the concept of education, there is an element of design of human contrivance that is not integral to the meaning of learning. This element of design is clear in the definition of education offered earlier: the deliberate, systematic and _{8 9} Uyoh Sadullah, Pedagogik, , p.3 ₁₀ Depdiknas RI, Undang-Undang No. 20 Tahun 2003, (Jakarta: Depdiknas, 2009) p.45 Uyoh Sadullah, Pedagogik, p. 74

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  11 sustained effort to transmit, evoke or acquire knowledge, attitudes, value or skill. Education in this view, is purposeful (deliberate), organized (systematic) and consequential duration (sustained). On the other hand, learning can be non deliberate or incidental, unorganized and very short duration.

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  c. Education Aim Education aim is a fundamental thing because it will determine the goal of the student. There are some values which have to be considered in determine the education aim, as stated by Hummel: 1) Autonomy: Give individuals and groups maximum awareness, knowledge and ability, so that they can manage their personal and collective life to the greatest possible extend. 2) Equity: Enable all citizens to participate in cultural and economic life by offering them a basic education 3) Survival: Permit every nation to transmit and enrich its culture heritage over generation, but also guide education toward mutual understanding and toward what has been become a worldwide realization of common destiny.

  Based on the three values above, the function of education is to produce better generation and to establish culture of the society or human to get better personality. It can be concluded that the education in this context is to create a better life.

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  11 Gordon G. Darkenwald and Sharan B. Mariam, Adult Education: Foundation of Practie ,(New York: Harper and Row Publisher,1982),p.6 ₁₂ Uyoh Sadullah, Pedagogik, p.74 d. Education Level Education Level in Indonesia is as follow:

  1) Primary Education Primary Education is education that gives the knowledge and skill, it grows basic attitude that is needed in society and also prepares the students

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  to follow middle education. In Indonesia, this Education has two parts:

  a) Elementary School Children ages 6

• –11 attend Sekolah Dasar (SD) (literally Indonesian citizens, based on the national constitution. Madrasah

  Ibtidaiyah (MI) is the Islamic alternative to SD, following a curriculum with more focus on Arabic and Islam.

  b) Junior High School Junior High school, generally known by the abbreviation "SMP" (Sekolah Menengah Pertama) is part of primary education in Indonesia.

  After graduating from elementary school, students attend Middle School for three years from the age of 12-14. Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) is

  14 the Islamic equivalent of SMP.

  2) Middle Education Middle Education is education that prepares the students to be the member of society who have ability to interact with social culture environment and surrounding environment and also they are able to

  15 develop their ability in higher education and work place.

  In there are two types of senior high school. First is generally known as by the abbreviation "SMA" (Sekolah Menengah Atas) and second is SMK (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan). SMA differs than SMK in their studies. The students at SMA are prepared to continue ₁₃ their study to university while students of SMK are prepared to be ready ₁₄ Fuad Ihsan, Dasar-Dasar Kependidikan,(Jakarta: Rineka Cipta, 1997), p: 129 ₁₅ on February 2011 Fuad Ihsan, Dasar-Dasar Kependidikan, p.129

  12 to work after finishing their school without going to university/college. SMA is simply the Madrasah Aliyah (MA) is the Islamic equivalent of SMA, and Madrasah Aliyah Kejuruan (MAK) the Islamic equivalent of

16 SMK.

  3) Higher Education Higher Education is education that prepares the students to be the member of society that have high level academic ability so that they can

  17 improve the prosperity of society.

  After graduation from High school, students may attend a university (higher education). The higher education institution is categorized in two types: public and private which supervised by Ministry of National Education. There are four types of higher education institution: Universities, Institutes, Academies, and Polytechnics. There are different degrees in higher education, namely Diploma 3 (D3), Strata

  18 1 (S1), Strata 2 (S2) and Strata 3 (S3).

  e. The Role of Parents in Student‟s Education

  Family is the first environment of child where the responsibility is on parents. The relationship between parents and child possess certain characteristic that explain tremendous and permanent impact of one upon the other. The intimacy and intensity of contact and everyday interaction and interchange exist in an emotionally charged atmosphere. A child serves as a mirror to the parent who sees reflected there his own childhood, his own unresolved and frequently long-term conflicts, and his own need and

  19 aspiration. _{16 17} on February 2011 ₁₈ Fuad Ihsan, Dasar-Dasar Kependidikan, p.129 ₁₉ Fuad Ihsan, Dasar-Dasar Kependidikan, p.129 Ronald C. Jonson, Gene R Medinnus, Child Psychology, (Canada: Library of Cataloging In Publicating Data,1997)p.30

  13 In children‟s education, parents have to create education‟s situation that is understood by them so it will invite them to the action which is aimed to the education aim. In this case, parents must give good model and also give good facilities for children. Family is the first environment for children to receive education. Directly, parents play the role as a protector, caretaker, guiding, teacher and leader. It can be concluded that parents place basic

  20 personality which will be useful to the next children‟s experience.

  Parents want their children get success in school, but a parent‟s role support from parent is crucial to sustaining a student‟s confidence and sense of achievement. Parents play four distinct roles in their child‟s education: 1) Be a cheerleader

  Children thrive on encouragement. It‟s just as important to support a child who doesn‟t perform well as it is to congratulate them for success. Real learning is not based on reward, but on the value the child places on the process itself. It‟s important to make something positive out of failure and to teach young learners this vital skill. Ask the child what they do when they fail at something they‟re good at. This will help them to see how important it is to keep trying and it will teach them to access the skills they already have when faced with new or less interesting challenges. 2) Be a friend

  Learning about lesson isn‟t the only struggle the child faces in school. Maybe they‟re having problems with a teacher, a group of friend or a bully on the playground. Sometimes they really need someone who is willing to hear what they are thinking. Without someone to confide in, the child will have extra stress in their life, which can decrease self esteem and motivation. Parents have to listen respectfully. The child's concerns can be a major confidence booster all by itself. If parents take ₂₀ the child seriously he is more likely to do the same for their education.

  Uyoh Sadullah, Pedagogik, p. 189

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  3) Be a teacher Parents can't just leave their child all up to the teacher. Sure, it's their job, but even the best and brightest can be hard pressed to address the individual needs of every child, especially in a crowded classroom. Children still need personal attention, so it's the role of the parent to

  21 make sure they get it.

  Stay in touch with the child's assignments, tests and on going projects. Set aside time each day to offer help. Be available and helping them isn't a chore. Connect with their teachers regularly to keep up with how things are going in the classroom. If the parents find the child needs extra help, be active in getting it, or better yet, work with them yourself. Tutoring the children can be rewarding for both of you. 4) Be the enforcer

  Enforce in advance by helping the child set and keep schedules, reach goals and complete assignments on time. Be respectful. Don't expect the child to know how to use an assignment pad, or understand a class schedule. They won't get it right the first time. Be patient but unwavering with the basics and the student will catch on. Sometimes parents will have to be strict, but a little firmness each day will teach the child vital time management skills. This will give them a sense of control and can help them to prevent a homework or term paper crisis. Be willing to be the bad guy, but don't make school or homework seem like a punishment. Parents must think themselves as the leader of an expedition, not a jailor. When things get difficult, they'll respect parent‟s

  22 authority and see parents as a resource for the help they need.

  From the description above, it can be concluded that parents and family involvement is key to improve student‟s performance and overall ₂₁

  http//math-and reading help-for-kids-org/articles/a-oarent%27s-role-In-Education-html/ Retrieved on December 7,2010 ₂₂ http//math-and reading help-for-kids-org/articles/a-oarent%27s-role-In-Education-html/ Retrieved on December 7,2010

  15 school quality. Parents have a role and enormous responsibility to make sure their children are ready to learn and be successful in school.

  2. Students ‟ English Learning Achievement

  a. English Language Learning English is considered as the first foreign language in Indonesia. It becomes one of the subjects that students must learn both at junior and senior high school. Since English is compulsory subject and a part of the school

  Although English is taught at both junior and senior high school, the result of the teaching program in our country has not been satisfactory. Students are learning English because English is compulsory subject they have to study it. So, they only learn English, but not acquire it. Furthermore, they do not have any aims about their English learning.

  Krashen draws a distinction between learning and acquiring a language. Acquisition is defined as a subconscious process that is identical to the process used in the first language acquisition in all important ways, while learning is defined as conscious knowing about a target language. While acquisition is taking place, language learner is not always aware of the result; they are not very concerned with grammatical rules and error correction. They are gaining a target language by living in society where the language is used in their daily lives. When language learners talk about the rules of a target language, they correct errors, and people in the society do not speak

  23 the target language, they are learning the target language.

  In this case, learning is always affected through a „monitor‟, or an effort on the part of learner to control his language output and to self-correct it whenever necessary. The monitor can become effective in a communication situation only if (a) there is enough time to operate, (b) the speaker is concerned with the correctness of his speech production, and (c) ₂₃ Krasen, Stephen D, Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition, (New

  York: Prentice-Hall International, 1999),p.10

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  24 the speaker knows the correct rule.

  Furthermore, what makes learning possible is the information received in parallel to the linguistic input in the narrower sense: the learner must know who is speaking to whom, when and where, he must be able to watch the acco mpanying „body language‟ (gesture, facial expression, etc.), and he must note the reactions of listener. Eventually he should be able to establish a relationship between identifiable segments of the sound stream

  25 and particular pieces of the parallel information.