STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD ASSIGNMENT IN THEIR LEARNING (English Core Course Assignment)
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD ASSIGNMENT
IN THEIR LEARNING
(English Core Course Assignment)
A THESIS PROPOSAL
Submitted to English Department as a Partial Fulfilment
of the Requirement S.Pd. Degree
By:
ALI MUHTADIN JIHAD NASHRULLOH
1201050117
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
UNIVERSITY MUHAMMADIYAH OF PURWOKERTO
2017
MOTTO
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“...... Allâh will not change the good condition of a people as long as they do not
change their state of goodness......”
Do something today that your future self will thank you
for
DEDICATION
I would like to proudly dedicate this thesis to: 1. my parents, for your countless support, prayers, love, and for your endless forgiveness.
2. my sisters, Raisah Amin Fadliyah the candidate of economic degree, Uthia Nurul Jannah please be safe of what you eat, and Innayati Zulfa that always smile for everyone.
3. Drs. Bambang Suroso, M.Hum., my supervisor, for having inspired and guided me patiently in composing this thesis.
4. all the examiners who have given suggestions and critics to this thesis. Also all my great lecturers in English Department for the invaluable teaching.
5. all chiefsof departments of Teacher Training and EducationFaculty. 6. my dearest friends who always stand by me, Brian Rizki Rahardian, S.Pd
Hussain Al Atlast aka Kiki aka Husain Faikri Ramadhan, S.T, Wisnu Ismoyo and Dena Yudiapasa Mulyono, S.Pd aka Sigit Purnomo from “Aschoe” rented house, thank you so much for your sincere and best companion.
7. my friends who fight together in thesist exam, Surya Adi Nugroho, S.Pd and Helmi Iznan Ramadhan thank you very much for your support.
8. my honorable friends, Asep Budiman, S.Pd, without your help and motivation maybe my thesis wouldn‟t clear. Big thanks for you Sep.
9. my dearest classmates in Class D PBI UMP 2012, candidates of future teachers from English Department of University of Muhammadiyah
Purwokerto, Reza, Brian, Windi, Recky, Basit, Pasa, Mujie, Asep, Azka, Kukuh, Iswandee, Muthia, Rizka, Mega, Yuni, Tari, Ria, Wiji, Eki, Iqvi, Bani, Puspitasari, Farah, Ferdika, Neni, Alfi. Thanks for the best time we spent together.
10. everyone who has colored my days in UMP. I‟ll keep our memories in my heart.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To The Almighty, Allah, all this thankfulness is presented. Praise is merely to Allah SWT for the gracious mercy, and tremendous blessing that enable me to accomplish this bachelor thesis entitled “Students‟ Perception Toward Assignment In Their Learning (English Core Course Assignment)
”. This thesis is presented to fulfill one of the requirements in accomplishing S-1 Degree in English Education Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. The writer would like to express his great appreciation to:
1. Dr. H. Syamsuhadi Irsyad, S.H., M.H., the rector of University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
2. Drs. Pudiyono, M. Hum., the dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty as well as the chief of English Department who has given permission to write this thesis and who has given opportunity and agreement to conduct this research.
3. Drs. Bambang Suroso, M.Hum. for the valuable assistance and inspiration as well as great constructive advice to the completion of this bachelor thesis.
4. all chiefs of departments of Teacher Training and Education Faculty, for the permission to conduct research.
5. all lecturers in English Department, for the inspiration, guidance, and patience during study in the university.
6. all sixth semester learners of Teacher Training and Education Faculty for the participation.
It is a real consciousness that this thesis is still far away from perfection. To do with this, constructive comments, suggestions, and guidance are very welcome for the sake of betterment of the quality of this research. Last but not least, it is expected so much that this research will be useful for everyone.
Purwokerto, August 16, 2017 Ali Muhtadin J N
TABLE OF CONTENT
COVER .......................................................................................................... i APPROVAL .................................................................................................. ii LEGALIZATION ......................................................................................... iii DECLARATION ........................................................................................... iv MOTTO ......................................................................................................... v DEDICATION ................................................................................................ vi ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................... viii TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................... x LIST OF TABLES ......................................................................................... xii LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................................................... xiv LIST OF APPENDICES .............................................................................. xvi ABSTRACT ................................................................................................... xviiCHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Research ........................................
1 B. Reasons of Choosing the Topic ...................................
4 C. Problems of the Research .............................................
4 D. Objectives of the Research ..........................................
4 E. Scope of the Research ...................................................
4 CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW A. Perception .....................................................................
5 1. Definition of Perception... .....................................
5 2. Process of Perception.............................................
7
3. Factor That Influence People Perception ...............
8 B. Assignment ...................................................................
9 1. Definition of Assignment ......................................
9
2. Type of Assignment............................................... 11
3. The steps of giving assignment ............................. 12
4. Good Assignment Requirement ............................. 14
C. Relevance of the Research ........................................... 15
CHAPTERIII RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A. Method of the Research ................................................ 17
B. Participants of the Research.......................................... 18
1. Population .............................................................. 18
2. Sample ................................................................... 18
3. Sampling Technique .............................................. 19
C. Method of Collecting Data ........................................... 19
1. Instrument ............................................................... 19
2. Scoring System ....................................................... 21
D. Technique of Data Analysis ......................................... 21
1. Percentage .............................................................. 21
2. Determining the Mean ........................................... 22
CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A. Results .......................................................................... 24
1. Purposes of the Assignment.................................... 25
2. Type of Assignment ................................................ 29
3. Appropriateness of the Assignment With the Material ................................................................... 32 4.
The Role of Assignment in Enhancing Students‟
Responsibility Toward Their Learning ................... 37
5. Discussion and Giving Feedback ........................... 42
B. Discussion ..................................................................... 46
1. Purposes of the Assignment ................................... 46
2. Type of Assignment ............................................... 46
3. Appropriateness of the Assignment With the Material .................................................................. 47
4. The Role of Assignment in Enhancing Students‟ Responsibility Toward Their Learning .. 47
5. Discussion and Giving Feedback ........................... 48
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATION A. Conclusion .................................................................... 49 B. Suggestion .................................................................... 50 REFERENCES APPENDICES
LIST OF TABLE
1. Table 3.1 Indicato of questionnaire ...................................................................... 20
2. Table 3.2 Scoring of questionnaire on students‟ perception ................................ 21
LIST OF FIGURES
11. Figure 4.11 Item number 11 ............................................................................. 35
18. Figure 4.18 Item number 14 ............................................................................. 42
17. Figure 4.17 Item number 13 ............................................................................. 41
16. Figure 4.16 Item number10 .............................................................................. 40
15. Figure 4.15 Item number19 .............................................................................. 39
14. Figure 4.14 Item number 8 ............................................................................... 38
13. Figure 4.13 Item number 7 ............................................................................... 37
12. Figure 4.12 Item number 5 ............................................................................... 36
10. Figure 4.10 Item number 9 ............................................................................... 34
1. Figure 4.1 Item number 1 ............................................................................... 25
9. Figure 4.9 Item number 4 ............................................................................... 33
8. Figure 4.8 Item number 3 ................................................................................ 32
7. Figure 4.7 Item number 18 ............................................................................. 31
6. Figure 4.6 Item number 17 ............................................................................. 30
5. Figure 4.5 Item number 12 ............................................................................. 29
4. Figure 4.4 Item number 20 ............................................................................. 28
3. Figure 4.3 Item number 6 ............................................................................... 27
2. Figure 4.2 Item number 2 ............................................................................... 26
19. Figure 4.19 Item number 15 ............................................................................. 43
20. Figure 4.20 .................................................................................... 44 Item number 16
LIST OF APPENDICES
AQuestionnaire
B
Data analysis
C
Some results of questionnaire
D
Letters
ABSTRACT
STUDENTS PERCEPTION TOWARD ASSIGNMENT IN THEIR
LEARNING
(ENGLISH CORE COURSE ASSIGNMENT)
ALI MUHTADIN JIHAD NASHRULLOH 1201050117
Assignment is a method which used to gain goals of education. It was aimed to stimulate the students to be more enthusiastic in their study and to know the importance of study. In this research, there were some difficulties faced by the student in doing their assignment. Regarding this issue, this research was aimed to find out the students‟ perception toward the support of assignment in their learning. This research used descriptive survey technique which utilized questionnaire to collect the data on the students‟ perception. The finding showed that 76.67% students considered that giving assignment could make them study diligently. Most of the students like group assignment, it showed from the data that 76.67% students considered that they didn‟t like individual assignment. In addition, 56.67% students considered that the lecturers which routinely giving assignment could increase their responsibility in their study. Furthermore, 96.67% of the students considered that the lecturers which giving a good feedback could make them more motivated to study.
Keyword : students ‟ perception, assignment, responsibility, study.