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THE ROLES OF ENGLISH TEACHER WORKING GROUP
(MGMP) TO SUPPORT TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Naturalistic Study at English Teacher Working Group (MGMP) SMP
in Kota Pontianak in the Academic Year of 2013 /2014
THESIS
Written as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Obtaining
the Master Degree of English Education Department

YUSAWINUR BARELLA
S 891208056

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
GRADUATE SCHOOL
FACULTY OF TEACHERS TRAINING AND EDUCATION
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA

2014
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APPROVAL

THE ROLES OF ENGLISH TEACHER WORKING GROUP
(MGMP) TO SUPPORT TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Naturalistic Study at English Teacher Working Group (MGMP) SMP
in Kota Pontianak in the Academic Year of 2013 /2014
THESIS
YUSAWINUR BARELLA
S891208056
This thesis has been approved by the Board of Consultants of the English
Education Department, Graduate School of Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta
on 6th April, 2014


First Consultant

Second Consultant

Dra. Dewi Rochsantiningsih, M.Ed.Ph.D
NIP. 196009181987022001

Dr. Sujoko, MA
NIP. 195109121980031002

The Head of English Education Department
Graduate School
Sebelas Maret University
Surakarta

Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd
NIP. 195203071980031005
Second Consultant
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LEGITIMATION FROM THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS

THE ROLES OF ENGLISH TEACHER WORKING GROUP
(MGMP) TO SUPPORT TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Naturalistic Study at English Teacher Working Group (MGMP) SMP
in Kota Pontianak in the Academic Year of 2013 /2014
By:
YUSAWINUR BARELLA
NIM. S 891208056
This thesis has been examined by the Board of Thesis Examiners of English
Education Department of Graduate School of Sebelas Maret University
on _______________2014


Board of Examiners:

Signature

Chairman

Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd.
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(……………………..)

Secretary

Dr. Ngadiso,M.Pd
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(……………………..)

Members

Examiners 1. Dra. Dewi Rochsantiningsih,M.Ed, Ph.D (……………………..)
NIP. 196009181987022001
2. Dr. Sujoko, MA
NIP. 195109121980031002

The Dean of Teacher Training and
Education Faculty

(……………………..)

The Head of English Education
Department

Prof. Dr. M. Furqon Hidayatullah,M.Pd
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ABSTRACT
Yusawinur Barella, S89120856. The Roles of English Teachers Working Group
(MGMP) to Support Teacher Professional Development. (Naturalistic Study at
English Teacher Working Group (MGMP) SMP in Kota Pontianak in the
Academic Year of 2013 /2014). Thesis. Surakarta: English Education Department,
Graduate School, Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta. 2014. First consultant:
Dra. Dewi Rochsantiningsih, M.Ed. Ph.D and second consultant: Dr. Sujoko, MA.
Professional development (PD) is one of the key determinants in
improving knowledge, attitudes, and skills of a teacher. The roles of MGMP in
improving the teacher’s professionalism is becoming more important when the
government is implementing new curriculum. This research aims at finding out
the roles of English Teacher Working Group (MGMP Guru Bahasa Inggris) to
Support Teacher Professionalism Development to Junior High Schools in Kota
Pontianak in the academic year of 2013/2014. The population was the English
teachers of SMP, students, the board of management of English MGMP of Junior
High School, and Vice-Principles of Curriculum from State Junior High School in

Kota Pontianak. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Sampling is done by
purposive sampling. Techniques of data collection is done through in-depth
interviews, direct observation, document analysis. Data analysis techniques in the
form of interactive analysis techniques. Further data have been obtained are done
by triangulation method to obtain truly valid data. Based on research data analysis
it can be concluded that; (1) English MGMP for Junior High School in Kota
Pontianak contribute greatly to the development of Junior High School English
teacher professionalism in Kota Pontianak in terms of; a) developing the syllabus;
b) annual and semester program; c) lesson plan; d) developing teaching method
and the innovative learning model; e) developing the use of teaching media and
the evaluation system and improving the teachers professional competence; (2)
English MGMP in Kota Pontianak still found obstacles in its implementation so
that it is needed for solving the problems in order the activities of English MGMP
run better for the following years. Finally, English teachers are recommended to
participate English MGMP to improve their professional competence..
Keywords: English MGMP SMP Kota Pontianak, Teachers’ Professionalism
Development, Naturalistic Study

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MOTTO

If you are right and you know it, speak your mind. Even if you are
a minority of one, the truth is still the truth…
~Gandhi~

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DEDICATION

This thesis is dedicated to:


My beloved mother and father



My beloved husband



My beloved sisters

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PRONOUNCEMENT

This is to certify that I myself write this thesis entitled “The Roles of English
Teacher Working Group (MGMP Bahasa Inggris) in Teacher Professional
Development”. It is not a plagiarism or made by others. Anything related to
other’s work is written in quotation, the source of which is listed on the
references.
If then this pronouncement proves incorrect, I am ready to accept any academic
punishment, including the withdrawal or cancellation of my academic degree.

Surakarta, 2014

Yusawinur Barella

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I praise to Allah SWT, The Merciful Lord, for all the blesses, strengths, and
opportunities given so that this thesis can be well completed. In doing this thesis, I
have received a lot of suggestion from many people. Therefore, I wish to express
my special deep gratitude and appreciation to the following people:
1.

Prof. Dr. M. Furqon Hidayatullah, M.Pd, the Dean of Faculty of Teacher
Training and Education of Sebelas Maret University

2.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, MS., Director of Graduate School of Sebelas
Maret University Surakarta for the chance and facilities.

3.

Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd, the Head of English Education Department of
Graduate School of Sebelas Maret University Surakarta for the chance,
guidance, advice, suggestion, motivation, and criticism.

4.

Dra. Dewi Rochsantiningsih, M.Ed. PhD, the first consultant, who has been
willing to guide and advice from the beginning of the thesis writing up to
the completion of it. She has spent not only her time but also her energy to
help me finish this thesis.

5.

Dr. Sujoko, MA, the second consultant, for all his guidance, advice,
suggestion, motivation, and criticism.

6.

Dra. Siti Latuwo, M.Pd, the Headmaster of SMP Negeri 10 Kota Pontianak,
for her permission to carry out the research in this school, Drs. Bambang,
Rita, S.Pd, Sri Saptiani, who help me dealing with the research.

7.

Dra. Elly Utarie Yuniar, the Headmaster of SMP Negeri 16 Kota Pontianak,
for her permission to carry out the research in this school, and the English
teachers Diah Sucirini, S.Pd, and Farida Harianti,A.Md

who help me

dealing with the research.
8.

Lasmiatun S.Pd, The head of English MGMP Kota Pontianak, and the Vice
Principle of Curriculum of SMPN 16 Kota Pontianak for the invaluable
research data.
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The students of class VII A of SMP N 16 Kota Pontianak in the Academic
Year of 2013/2014 for participating in this research.

10.

The students of class IX A of SMP N 10 Kota Pontianak in the Academic
Year of 2013/2014 for participating in this research.

11.

My beloved family, for a never ending support and love for me.

12.

My friends for all their supports.
I gratefully accept every suggestions, criticism, and comment from those

who concern to this thesis. Hopefully, this thesis will be able to give contribution
and be useful for the readers especially for those who are interested in the similar
study.

Surakarta,

2014

Yusawinur Barella
NIM S891208056

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TABLE OF CONTENT

APPROVAL SHEET ..............................................................................................

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LEGITIMATING FOR BOARD OF EXAMINERS..............................................

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ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................

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MOTTO ..................................................................................................................

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DEDICATION ........................................................................................................

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PRONOUNCEMENT ............................................................................................. vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................... viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................

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LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................. xiii
LIST OF FIGURE ................................................................................................... xv
LIST OF ABBREVIATION ................................................................................... xvi
LIST OF APPENDICES ......................................................................................... xvii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study………………………………………

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B. Problem Statement…………………………………………….

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C. Objectives of the Study……………………………………….. 10
D. Significance of the Study……………………………………… 10
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
A. Teaching English in Indonesia
1. English Language Education in Indonesia………………..

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2. Curriculum and Policy in Indonesia……………………… 14
B. Teachers Working Group (MGMP)
1. Definition of MGMP……………………………………..

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2. MGMP as an Organization………………………………..

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3. The Purpose and Benefit of MGMP………………………

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a. Purposes of MGMP …………………………………..

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b. Benefit of MGMP…………………………………….

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4. Block Grant………………………………………………

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5. Role and Collaboration of MGMP………………………

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6. Scope and Work Principle of MGMP……………………

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7. The Activities of MGMP…………………………………

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8. Material of MGMP……………………………………….

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9. Dynamic of MGMP………………………………………

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C. Nature of Teachers Professionalism
1. Definition of Profession, Professional, Professionalism…

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a. Profession…………………………………………….

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1) Requirements of Profession
2) Characteristic of Profession
b. Professionalism……………………………………….

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c. Professional…………………………………………… 37

2. Teachers’ Competency in Teaching Learning Process at School
a.

Teaching Learning Process…………………………… 38
1) Definition of Teaching
2) Definition of Learning

b.

Definition of Teachers………………………………… 43

c.

Professional Teachers…………………………………. 45

d.

Teachers Professionalism Competency Standard…….

e.

Effective Teaching……………………………………. 52

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D. Teachers’ Role in Teaching Learning Process………………… 61
E. Teachers Professional Development
1. Definition of Professional Development……………………. 67
2. Effective Professional Development………………………… 70
3. The Need for Teachers to Participate in Professional
Development………………………………………………… 71
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F. Efforts to Increase Teachers Professional Development
1.

Teachers Certification…………………………………….. 77

2.

Teachers Competency Assessment………………………..

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G. Review of Related Research………………………………….

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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD
A. Naturalistic Research…………………………………………….83
B. Research Setting
1. Participant…………………………………………………

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2. Time……………………………………………………….

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3. Place………………………………………………………

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C. Techniques of Collecting Data
1.

Interview………………………………………………….

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2.

Observation……………………………………………….

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3.

Document analysis………………………………………..

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D. Trustworthiness……………………………………………….

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E. Technique of Analyzing the Data…………………………….

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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
A. Description of the Data……………………………………..

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B. Results of the Study………………………………………….

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C. Discussion…………………………………………………… 136
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
A. Conclusion…………………………………………………..

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B. Implication and Suggestion .……………………………….

155

REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………

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APPENDICES………………………………………………………………….

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1
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Schedule of the Study from Proposal to Final
Board of English MGMP SMP Kota Pontianak

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Role of English MGMP SMP in Kota
Pontianak to support the teachers’
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professional development
Obstacles faced by English MGMP SMP
in Kota Pontianak
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Students responds about English Lesson
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Informing the aim of learning process ………………………
Explaining the teaching material in general
………………..
Checking attendance list
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Explaining detail about difficult term
………………………
Giving Examples …………………………………………….
Teaching the material sequentially …………………………
The use of time in delivering the material …………………
Giving punishment in the class ………………………………
Discussion ……………………………………………………
Grouping
……………………………………………………
Learning process and its relation to everyday life ……………
Providing assignments or quizzes before the class ends ……
Material is explained written and orally ……………………
Giving a chance to the students who do not understand to ask
The use of teaching media …………………………………
The use of teaching resources
………………………………
The use of teaching media …………………………………
Students’ convenience on learning model …………………
Using various learning model ………………………………
The use of learning model …………………………………
Students responds about English Lesson ……………………
Informing the aim of learning process ………………………
Explaining the teaching material in general …………………
Explaining detail about difficult term
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Giving examples ……………………………………………
Teaching the material sequentially …………………………
The use of time in delivering the teaching material …………
Students’ attention in the class ………………………………
Discussion ……………………………………………………
Grouping
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Teaching materials are explained from the easiest …………
Learning process and its relation to everyday life
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Provide assignments or quizzes before the class ends ………
Material is explained written and orally ……………………
Giving a chance to the students who do not understand to ask
The use of teaching media …………………………………
The use of teaching resources ………………………………
The role of teaching media in teaching learning process ……
The use of teaching media helps the students to get
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better achievement
Students convenience in the use of learning model …………
Using various teaching model
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The obstacles and the solution faced by English MGMP

SMP in Kota Pontianak

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
Figure 3.1
Figure 4.1

Pedoman MGMP …………………………………………
Sample of MGMP Activities ……………………………
Assumption about Learning ………………………………
Interactive model analysis …………………………………
Map of Pontianak …………………………………………

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LIST OF ABBREVIATION
CPD

: Continuous Professional Development

CBS

: Curriculum Based School

IGI

: Ikatan Guru Indonesia

MGMP

: Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran

SMP

: Sekolah Menengah Pertama

SMPN

: Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri

PD

: Professional Development

PGRI

: Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia

PGSRI

: Persatuan Guru Swasta Republik Indonesia

PP

: Peraturan Pemerintah

UU

: Undang-Undang

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Appendix 5
Appendix 6
Appendix 7
Appendix 8
Appendix 9
Appendix 10
Appendix 11
Appendix 12
Appendix 13
Appendix 14
Appendix 15
Appendix 16
Appendix 17
Appendix 18
Appendix 19
Appendix 20
Appendix 21
Appendix 22
Appendix 23

Plan of activities of research data collection
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Journal of activities of field note and research data ………
collecting
Interview Protocol with the head of English
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MGMP SMP Kota Pontianak
Interview Protocol with vice principle of
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curriculum of SMP in Kota Pontianak
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Interview Protocol with SMP English teachers in Kota
Pontianak
Checklist of teachers’ observation …………………………
Checklist of teachers’ observation …………………………
Questionnaire on students perception Towards teachers’ …
professionalism
Questionnaire of English teacher’s professionalism SMP Kota
Pontianak

Analysis Document of teaching aids ………………………
Analysis Document of teaching aids ………………………
Field note of interview with the head of English
MGMP SMP in Kota Pontianak
Field note of interview with the vice principle of
curriculum of SMP N 10 in Kota Pontianak
Field note of interview with the vice principle of
………..
curriculum of SMP N 16 in Kota Pontianak
Field note of interview with the English teacher of ………..
SMP N 10 in Kota Pontianak
Field note of interview with the English teacher of ……….
SMP N 16 in Kota Pontianak
Field note of observation in the class at SMP N 10 ………..
Kota Pontianak
Field note of observation in the class at SMP N 16 ………...
Kota Pontianak
Blue print questionnaire for teachers ………………………
Blue print questionnaire for students ………………………
Pictures of teaching learning process at SMPN 16 ………...
Kota Pontianak
Pictures of teaching learning process at SMPN 10 ………..
Kota Pontianak
Pictures of interview with the vice-principle of
………..
curriculum at SMPN 16 Kota Pontianak
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Pictures of interview with the English teacher of
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SMPN 16 Kota Pontianak
Pictures of interview with the head of English
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MGMP SMP Kota Pontianak
Pictures of interview with the English teacher of
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SMPN 16 Kota Pontianak
Pictures of interview with the head of English
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MGMP SMP Kota Pontianak
Pictures of innovative teaching of SMPN 10
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Pontianak
Tabulasi Pengumpulan Data Respondent ………………….

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