Developing Character-Based English Supplementary Materials for Junior High School: A Design-Based Research.
DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED
RESEARCH
Thesis
Submitted to fulfill one of the requirements for the completion of Graduate
Degree in English Education
By
KHUSNUL VITA INDRASWARI
S 891402030
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTEMENT
GRADUATE PROGRAM
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA
2016
i
APPROVAL
Title:
DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED
RESEARCH
By
Khusnul Vita Indraswari
NIM S 891402030
This thesis has been approved by the Supervisors of the English Education of
Graduate Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret
University Surakarta on September 2016
Supervisor 1
Supervisor 2
Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum.
NIDN. 0615035701
Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.
NIK. 1975050620160101
Approved by:
The Head of English Education of Graduate Program
Teacher Training and Education Faculty
Sebelas Maret University
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.
NIP. 196212311988031009
ii
LEGITIMATION
Title:
DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED
RESEARCH
By
Khusnul Vita Indraswari
NIM S 891402030
This thesis has been examined by the Board of Examiners of the English
Education of Graduate Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas
Maret University Surakarta on ___October 2016
Board of Examiners
Name
Signature
Chairman
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.
NIP. 19621231 198803 1 009
..................
Secretary
Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd.
NIP. 19520307 198003 1 005
Examiner 1
Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum.
NIDN. 0615035701
.................
..................
Examiner 2
Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.
NIK. 1975050620160101
..................
The Dean of Teacher Training and
Education, Sebelas Maret University
The Head of English Education of
Graduate Program
Teacher Training and Education Faculty
Sebelas Maret University
Prof. Dr.Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd.
NIP. 196101241987021001
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.
NIP. 196212311988031009
iii
PRONOUNCEMENT
This is to certify that I myself write this thesis, entitled: DEVELOPING
CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED RESEARCH. It is not a
product of plagiarism or made by others. Anything related to others’ 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 withdrawl or cancelleation of my academic
degree.
Surakarta, ___ October 2016
Khusnul vita indraswari
iv
MOTTO
Seeking of Knowledge is Obligatory for Every Muslim
(Tirmidzi, Hadith: 74)
Intelligence plus Character - That is the Goal of True Education
(Martin Luther King Jr.)
Time,
Always be with you, to start the point, to step up the future.
(Nur Arifah Drajati)
Do totally or nothing!
(The writer)
v
DEDICATION
This thesis is dedicated to:
My beloved parents
(Drs. Aziz Slamet Wiyono, M.M. and Dra. Alfi Tantrawati)
My brothers
(Aditya Muhammad Aziz and Tri Hascarya Nur Aziz)
My Best Friend
(Harri Anggara, S.Kom.)
vi
ABSTRACT
Khusnul Vita Indraswari. S891402030. DEVELOPING CHARACTER BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR
HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN - BASED RESEARCH. First Supervisor: Prof.
Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum. Second Supervisor: Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.
A Thesis: English Education Departement, Teacher Training and Education
Faculty, Graduate Program, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta.
This research aims at (1) investigating the needs of English teacher and
students toward character-based English materials in Junior High School, (2)
analyzing the weaknesses of students’ book viewed from character values and (3)
developing character-based English supplementary materials based on 2013
curriculum for Junior High School.
Design-based research was applied. 36 students and English teacher were
participated. Data were existing English course book, result of need analysis,
prototype product and the implementation of prototype. Data collected through
library research, pre-observation, interview, questionnaire and FGD. Procedures
were: (1) preliminary research which consists of need analysis and literature
review, (2) prototyping which consists of drawing prototype blue-print, making
prototype draft and expert validation and (3) assessment which consists of final
prototype draft, try out and final product.
Findings reveals that: (1) character-based English materials was needed in
Junior High School, (2) students’ book used in class target was limited in the
implementation of religious, honesty, hard working, independent, curiosity and
friendship values and (3) final product was character-based English module based
on 2013 curriculum for Junior High School completed with CD for listening
materials. In relation to pedagogical implication, findings support English
materials developers in developing materials based on character building.
Keywords: supplementary textbook, character building, design-based research,
junior high school
vii
ABSTRAK
Khusnul Vita Indraswari. S891402030. “Mengembangkan Materi Tambahan
Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Karakter untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama:
Sebuah Penelitian Berbasis Desain”. Pembimbing Pertama: Prof. Dr. Endang
Fauziati, M.Hum. Pembimbing Kedua: Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd. Tesis:
Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Program
Pascasarjana, Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) menginvestigasi kebutuhan guru Bahasa
Inggris dan siswa terhadap materi Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter di Sekolah
Menengah Pertama, (2) menganalisis kelemahan buku siswa ditinjau dari nilainilai karakter dan (3) mengembangkan materi tambahan Bahasa Inggris berbasis
karakter berdasarkan kurikulum 2013 untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama.
Penelitian berbasis desain diterapkan. 36 siswa dan guru Bahasa Inggris
ikut berpatisipasi. Data adalah buku Bahasa Inggris terdahulu, hasil dari analisis
kebutuhan, rancangan produk dan implementasi produk. Data dikumpulkan
melalui kajian pustaka, pra-pengamatan, wawancara, angket dan focus group
discussion (diskusi kelompok). Langkah penelitian meliputi: (1) penelitian
permulaan, terdiri dari analisis kebutuhan dan kajian pustaka, (2) rancangan,
terdiri dari merancang kisi-kisi produk, membuat rancangan produk dan validasi
ahli dan (3) penilaian, terdiri dari rancangan produk akhir, uji coba dan produk
akhir.
Hasil temuan menyatakan: (1) materi Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter
dibutuhkan di Sekolah Menengah Pertama, (2) buku siswa yang digunakan di
kelas target terbatas dalam penerapan nilai keagamaan, kejujuran, kerja keras,
kemandirian, keingintahuan dan pertemanan dan (3) produk akhir adalah modul
Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama dilengkapi
dengan CD untuk materi listening. Sehubungan dengan implikasi pendidikan,
hasil penelitian mendukung para penyusun buku Bahasa Inggris di dalam
mengembangkan materi berdasarkan pengembangan karakter.
Kata Kunci: buku pelengkap, pengembangan karakter, penelitian berbasis
desain, sekolah menengah pertama
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praises be due to Alloh SWT for His great blessing and strength in
guiding the writer in every step of writing this thesis. Without Him, the writer
would not have been able to complete this thesis. She also wishes to express her
gratitude to the following for their contributions throughout the completion of this
thesis.
1. The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret
University who has given the opportunity to conduct the research.
2. The Head of the English Department of Teacher Training and Education
Faculty of Sebelas Maret University who has given the opportunity,
supported and helped the writer in composing the thesis.
3. Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum., her first supervisor, for all her
supervision, guidance, encouragement, help and feedback all the way
through the process of writing this thesis.
4. Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd., her second
supervisor, who has
encouraged the writer’ spirit and patiently in exploring the research and
guided her to finish the thesis.
5. The Headmaster of SMP N 2 Klaten, Dra. Woro Subaningsih, Msi., who
has given permission to conduct research at SMP N 2 Klaten.
6. English teachers of SMP N 2 Klaten, Suparmi, S.Pd, Nurul Janatin, S,Pd,
and Dra. Rusmini for their guidance and help during the completion of
conducting research at SMP N 2 Klaten.
7. Dr. Giyoto, M.Hum. and Dr. Sumardi, M.Hum., for evaluating the
materials product of this thesis, and for their guidance and suggestion in
developing the product.
8. Big family “Team A” of English Education Department 2014, for their
awesome support, love and laugh during finishing this thesis.
9. The people who are not mentioned here, but have contributed for the
completion of this thesis.
ix
Finally, it is hoped that this thesis can be useful for the English
teaching and learning process in Junior High School. Further, “CharacterBased English” module can give contribution towards the teaching and
learning English as a foreign language in Indonesia, especially for Junior
High School students.
Surakarta, … October 2016
Khusnul vita indraswari
x
TABLE OF CONTENT
APPROVAL SHEET ……………………………………………………….
ii
LEGITIMATION PAGE ……………………………………………………
iii
PRONOUNCEMENT …..…………………………………………………..
iv
MOTTO ….………………………………………………………………….
v
DEDICATION ………………………………………………………….......
vi
ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………...
vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ………………………………………………….
ix
TABLE OF CONTENT ……………………………………………………
xi
LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………….
xiv
LIST OF FIGURES …………………………………………………………
xv
LIST OF ABREVIATION ………………………………………………….
xvi
LIST OF APPENDICES ……………………………………………………
xvii
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Research ……………………………………….
1
B. Identification of the Research Problems …………………………...
3
C. Delimitation of Research Problems ……………………………......
3
D. Problem of the Research ……………………………………...........
3
E. Research Questions …………………………………………………
4
F. Objectives of the Research …………………………………………
4
G. Significances of the Research ………………………………………
5
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A. Learning Materials ………………………………………………….
6
1. Definition of Learning Materials ……………………………….
6
2. Good Language Learning Materials ……………………………
7
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B. English Language Skills ……………………………………………
10
1. Listening Skill ………………………………………………......
10
2. Speaking Skill ………………………………………………......
13
3. Reading Skill ……………………………………………………
15
4. Writing Skill …………………………………………………....
17
C. 2013 Curriculum ……………………………………………………
19
1. Overview of 2013 Curriculum …………………………………
19
2. Scientific Approach …………………………………………….
26
D. Character Education ……………………………………………......
29
1. Overview of Character Education …………………………......
29
2. Characters in 2013 Curriculum ……………………………......
30
E. Need Analysis ………………………………………………………
39
F. Textbook Evaluation ……………………………………………….
40
1. Definition of textbook ………………………………………….
40
2. The Needs of Textbook Evaluation ……………………………
41
3. Components of Textbook Evaluation …………………………
41
G. Design-Based Research …………………………………………….
43
1. Overview of Design-Based Research …………………………..
44
2. Stages of Design-Based Research ……………………………...
45
H. Previous Studies ……………………………………………………
46
I. Conceptual Framework …………………………………………….
53
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A. Research Design ……………………………………………………. 56
B. Research Subjects …………………………………………………..
56
C. Research Setting ……………………………………………………. 57
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D. Research Procedures ……………………………………………….
57
E. Data Collection Techniques ……………………………………......
60
F. Research Instruments ………………………………………………
61
G. Data Analysis Techniques …………………………………………
64
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Preliminary Phase …………………………………………………..
69
1. Need Analysis ………………………………………………......
69
a. Pre Observation …………………………………………….
69
b. Interview Result …………………………………………….
70
c. Questionnaires ……………………………………………...
74
2. Literature Review ………………………………………………. 78
a. Course Book Analysis …………………………………......
78
b. Syllabus Analysis ………………………………………......
81
B. Prototyping …………………………………………………………
82
1. Drawing the Blue print …………………………………………
83
2. Designing the Prototype ………………………………………..
86
3. Validating the Prototype ……………………………………….
90
C. Assessment Phase …………………………………………………..
92
1. Trying Out the Draft ……………………………………………
93
2. Final Draft ……………………………………………………… 100
D. Discussions ………………………………………………………… 103
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
A. Conclusions ………………………………………………………… 107
B. Suggestions ………………………………………………………… 110
BIBLIOGRAPHY ………………………………………………………….. 112
APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………… 116
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LIST OF TABLES
Table. 1 Core and Basic Competences of English lesson for Class VII ……... 20
Table. 2 Stages of Learning in Scientific Approach …………………………
27
Table. 3 Stages of English Instructional Process of Scientific Approach …… 28
Table. 4 The Descriptions of National Characters …………………………… 31
Table. 5 The Components of Text book Evaluation …………………………. 41
Table. 6 The Organization of Questionnaire for Need Analysis …………….. 61
Table. 7 The Organization of Questionnaire for Experts Judgments ………... 63
Table. 8 Example of Data Analysis Questionnaire …………………………... 64
Table. 9 Point Range of Likert Scale …………………………………………. 65
Table. 10 Data Conversion Table (Suharto, 2005) …………………………... 65
Table. 11 Qualitative Data Analysis …………………………………………. 66
Table. 12 Un-appropriateness use of character values in WERB for class VII 79
Table. 13 Checklists of Syllabus Analysis …………………………………… 81
Table. 14 Blue Print of Prototype Draft ……………………………………… 84
Table. 15 Result of Questionnaire of Prototype Try out from Students ……... 99
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure. 1 Conceptual Framework of Design-Based Research ……………… 54
Figure. 2 Modified Figure of Design-Based Research …………………….... 58
Figure. 3 Front and Back Cover of Prototype Draft ……………………….. 86
Figure. 4 The Example of Mini Dictionary …………………………………. 88
Figure. 5 The Design of Module …………………………………………….. 101
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LIST OF ABREVIATION
1. Code (PO.1/FN/01) was read as follow.
a. PO.1 was the first pre observation.
b. FN was field note.
c. 01 was the number of the first pre observation data.
2. Code (Itv.1/TI/01) was read as follow.
a. Itv.1 was the first interview.
b. TI was transcript of interview.
c. 01 was the number of interview data which were got from the
transcripts.
3. Code (CA/FN/01) was read as follow.
a. CA was course book analysis.
b. FN was the field note.
c. 01 was the number of the course book analysis data.
4. Code (SA/FN/01) was read as follow.
a. SA was syllabus analysis.
b. FN was the field note.
c. 01 was the number of syllabus analysis data.
5. Code (EJ.1/FN/01)
a. EJ. 1 was the first expert judgment.
b. FN was the field note.
c. 01 was the number of expert judgment data.
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LIST OF APPENDIX\
Appendix. 01 Field note of pre observation .………………………….
116
Appendix. 02 Field note of interview .………………………………...
125
Appendix. 03 The data of students’ questionnaire …………………...
132
Appendix. 04 The result of students’ questionnaire ………………….
143
Appendix. 05 Course book analysis …………………………………..
153
Appendix. 06 Syllabus …………………………………………………
177
Appendix. 07 Lesson plan ……………………………………………..
190
Appendix. 08 Prototype product ………………………………………
201
Appendix. 09 Focus group discussion ………………………………...
250
Appendix. 10 Expert judgment ………………………………………..
Appendix. 11 Field note of try out implementation …………………..
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270
280
MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED
RESEARCH
Thesis
Submitted to fulfill one of the requirements for the completion of Graduate
Degree in English Education
By
KHUSNUL VITA INDRASWARI
S 891402030
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTEMENT
GRADUATE PROGRAM
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA
2016
i
APPROVAL
Title:
DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED
RESEARCH
By
Khusnul Vita Indraswari
NIM S 891402030
This thesis has been approved by the Supervisors of the English Education of
Graduate Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret
University Surakarta on September 2016
Supervisor 1
Supervisor 2
Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum.
NIDN. 0615035701
Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.
NIK. 1975050620160101
Approved by:
The Head of English Education of Graduate Program
Teacher Training and Education Faculty
Sebelas Maret University
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.
NIP. 196212311988031009
ii
LEGITIMATION
Title:
DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED
RESEARCH
By
Khusnul Vita Indraswari
NIM S 891402030
This thesis has been examined by the Board of Examiners of the English
Education of Graduate Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas
Maret University Surakarta on ___October 2016
Board of Examiners
Name
Signature
Chairman
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.
NIP. 19621231 198803 1 009
..................
Secretary
Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd.
NIP. 19520307 198003 1 005
Examiner 1
Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum.
NIDN. 0615035701
.................
..................
Examiner 2
Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.
NIK. 1975050620160101
..................
The Dean of Teacher Training and
Education, Sebelas Maret University
The Head of English Education of
Graduate Program
Teacher Training and Education Faculty
Sebelas Maret University
Prof. Dr.Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd.
NIP. 196101241987021001
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.
NIP. 196212311988031009
iii
PRONOUNCEMENT
This is to certify that I myself write this thesis, entitled: DEVELOPING
CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED RESEARCH. It is not a
product of plagiarism or made by others. Anything related to others’ 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 withdrawl or cancelleation of my academic
degree.
Surakarta, ___ October 2016
Khusnul vita indraswari
iv
MOTTO
Seeking of Knowledge is Obligatory for Every Muslim
(Tirmidzi, Hadith: 74)
Intelligence plus Character - That is the Goal of True Education
(Martin Luther King Jr.)
Time,
Always be with you, to start the point, to step up the future.
(Nur Arifah Drajati)
Do totally or nothing!
(The writer)
v
DEDICATION
This thesis is dedicated to:
My beloved parents
(Drs. Aziz Slamet Wiyono, M.M. and Dra. Alfi Tantrawati)
My brothers
(Aditya Muhammad Aziz and Tri Hascarya Nur Aziz)
My Best Friend
(Harri Anggara, S.Kom.)
vi
ABSTRACT
Khusnul Vita Indraswari. S891402030. DEVELOPING CHARACTER BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR
HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN - BASED RESEARCH. First Supervisor: Prof.
Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum. Second Supervisor: Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.
A Thesis: English Education Departement, Teacher Training and Education
Faculty, Graduate Program, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta.
This research aims at (1) investigating the needs of English teacher and
students toward character-based English materials in Junior High School, (2)
analyzing the weaknesses of students’ book viewed from character values and (3)
developing character-based English supplementary materials based on 2013
curriculum for Junior High School.
Design-based research was applied. 36 students and English teacher were
participated. Data were existing English course book, result of need analysis,
prototype product and the implementation of prototype. Data collected through
library research, pre-observation, interview, questionnaire and FGD. Procedures
were: (1) preliminary research which consists of need analysis and literature
review, (2) prototyping which consists of drawing prototype blue-print, making
prototype draft and expert validation and (3) assessment which consists of final
prototype draft, try out and final product.
Findings reveals that: (1) character-based English materials was needed in
Junior High School, (2) students’ book used in class target was limited in the
implementation of religious, honesty, hard working, independent, curiosity and
friendship values and (3) final product was character-based English module based
on 2013 curriculum for Junior High School completed with CD for listening
materials. In relation to pedagogical implication, findings support English
materials developers in developing materials based on character building.
Keywords: supplementary textbook, character building, design-based research,
junior high school
vii
ABSTRAK
Khusnul Vita Indraswari. S891402030. “Mengembangkan Materi Tambahan
Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Karakter untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama:
Sebuah Penelitian Berbasis Desain”. Pembimbing Pertama: Prof. Dr. Endang
Fauziati, M.Hum. Pembimbing Kedua: Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd. Tesis:
Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Program
Pascasarjana, Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) menginvestigasi kebutuhan guru Bahasa
Inggris dan siswa terhadap materi Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter di Sekolah
Menengah Pertama, (2) menganalisis kelemahan buku siswa ditinjau dari nilainilai karakter dan (3) mengembangkan materi tambahan Bahasa Inggris berbasis
karakter berdasarkan kurikulum 2013 untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama.
Penelitian berbasis desain diterapkan. 36 siswa dan guru Bahasa Inggris
ikut berpatisipasi. Data adalah buku Bahasa Inggris terdahulu, hasil dari analisis
kebutuhan, rancangan produk dan implementasi produk. Data dikumpulkan
melalui kajian pustaka, pra-pengamatan, wawancara, angket dan focus group
discussion (diskusi kelompok). Langkah penelitian meliputi: (1) penelitian
permulaan, terdiri dari analisis kebutuhan dan kajian pustaka, (2) rancangan,
terdiri dari merancang kisi-kisi produk, membuat rancangan produk dan validasi
ahli dan (3) penilaian, terdiri dari rancangan produk akhir, uji coba dan produk
akhir.
Hasil temuan menyatakan: (1) materi Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter
dibutuhkan di Sekolah Menengah Pertama, (2) buku siswa yang digunakan di
kelas target terbatas dalam penerapan nilai keagamaan, kejujuran, kerja keras,
kemandirian, keingintahuan dan pertemanan dan (3) produk akhir adalah modul
Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama dilengkapi
dengan CD untuk materi listening. Sehubungan dengan implikasi pendidikan,
hasil penelitian mendukung para penyusun buku Bahasa Inggris di dalam
mengembangkan materi berdasarkan pengembangan karakter.
Kata Kunci: buku pelengkap, pengembangan karakter, penelitian berbasis
desain, sekolah menengah pertama
viii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praises be due to Alloh SWT for His great blessing and strength in
guiding the writer in every step of writing this thesis. Without Him, the writer
would not have been able to complete this thesis. She also wishes to express her
gratitude to the following for their contributions throughout the completion of this
thesis.
1. The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret
University who has given the opportunity to conduct the research.
2. The Head of the English Department of Teacher Training and Education
Faculty of Sebelas Maret University who has given the opportunity,
supported and helped the writer in composing the thesis.
3. Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum., her first supervisor, for all her
supervision, guidance, encouragement, help and feedback all the way
through the process of writing this thesis.
4. Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd., her second
supervisor, who has
encouraged the writer’ spirit and patiently in exploring the research and
guided her to finish the thesis.
5. The Headmaster of SMP N 2 Klaten, Dra. Woro Subaningsih, Msi., who
has given permission to conduct research at SMP N 2 Klaten.
6. English teachers of SMP N 2 Klaten, Suparmi, S.Pd, Nurul Janatin, S,Pd,
and Dra. Rusmini for their guidance and help during the completion of
conducting research at SMP N 2 Klaten.
7. Dr. Giyoto, M.Hum. and Dr. Sumardi, M.Hum., for evaluating the
materials product of this thesis, and for their guidance and suggestion in
developing the product.
8. Big family “Team A” of English Education Department 2014, for their
awesome support, love and laugh during finishing this thesis.
9. The people who are not mentioned here, but have contributed for the
completion of this thesis.
ix
Finally, it is hoped that this thesis can be useful for the English
teaching and learning process in Junior High School. Further, “CharacterBased English” module can give contribution towards the teaching and
learning English as a foreign language in Indonesia, especially for Junior
High School students.
Surakarta, … October 2016
Khusnul vita indraswari
x
TABLE OF CONTENT
APPROVAL SHEET ……………………………………………………….
ii
LEGITIMATION PAGE ……………………………………………………
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PRONOUNCEMENT …..…………………………………………………..
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MOTTO ….………………………………………………………………….
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DEDICATION ………………………………………………………….......
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ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………...
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ………………………………………………….
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TABLE OF CONTENT ……………………………………………………
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LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………….
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LIST OF FIGURES …………………………………………………………
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LIST OF ABREVIATION ………………………………………………….
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LIST OF APPENDICES ……………………………………………………
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Research ……………………………………….
1
B. Identification of the Research Problems …………………………...
3
C. Delimitation of Research Problems ……………………………......
3
D. Problem of the Research ……………………………………...........
3
E. Research Questions …………………………………………………
4
F. Objectives of the Research …………………………………………
4
G. Significances of the Research ………………………………………
5
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A. Learning Materials ………………………………………………….
6
1. Definition of Learning Materials ……………………………….
6
2. Good Language Learning Materials ……………………………
7
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B. English Language Skills ……………………………………………
10
1. Listening Skill ………………………………………………......
10
2. Speaking Skill ………………………………………………......
13
3. Reading Skill ……………………………………………………
15
4. Writing Skill …………………………………………………....
17
C. 2013 Curriculum ……………………………………………………
19
1. Overview of 2013 Curriculum …………………………………
19
2. Scientific Approach …………………………………………….
26
D. Character Education ……………………………………………......
29
1. Overview of Character Education …………………………......
29
2. Characters in 2013 Curriculum ……………………………......
30
E. Need Analysis ………………………………………………………
39
F. Textbook Evaluation ……………………………………………….
40
1. Definition of textbook ………………………………………….
40
2. The Needs of Textbook Evaluation ……………………………
41
3. Components of Textbook Evaluation …………………………
41
G. Design-Based Research …………………………………………….
43
1. Overview of Design-Based Research …………………………..
44
2. Stages of Design-Based Research ……………………………...
45
H. Previous Studies ……………………………………………………
46
I. Conceptual Framework …………………………………………….
53
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A. Research Design ……………………………………………………. 56
B. Research Subjects …………………………………………………..
56
C. Research Setting ……………………………………………………. 57
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D. Research Procedures ……………………………………………….
57
E. Data Collection Techniques ……………………………………......
60
F. Research Instruments ………………………………………………
61
G. Data Analysis Techniques …………………………………………
64
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS
A. Preliminary Phase …………………………………………………..
69
1. Need Analysis ………………………………………………......
69
a. Pre Observation …………………………………………….
69
b. Interview Result …………………………………………….
70
c. Questionnaires ……………………………………………...
74
2. Literature Review ………………………………………………. 78
a. Course Book Analysis …………………………………......
78
b. Syllabus Analysis ………………………………………......
81
B. Prototyping …………………………………………………………
82
1. Drawing the Blue print …………………………………………
83
2. Designing the Prototype ………………………………………..
86
3. Validating the Prototype ……………………………………….
90
C. Assessment Phase …………………………………………………..
92
1. Trying Out the Draft ……………………………………………
93
2. Final Draft ……………………………………………………… 100
D. Discussions ………………………………………………………… 103
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
A. Conclusions ………………………………………………………… 107
B. Suggestions ………………………………………………………… 110
BIBLIOGRAPHY ………………………………………………………….. 112
APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………… 116
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LIST OF TABLES
Table. 1 Core and Basic Competences of English lesson for Class VII ……... 20
Table. 2 Stages of Learning in Scientific Approach …………………………
27
Table. 3 Stages of English Instructional Process of Scientific Approach …… 28
Table. 4 The Descriptions of National Characters …………………………… 31
Table. 5 The Components of Text book Evaluation …………………………. 41
Table. 6 The Organization of Questionnaire for Need Analysis …………….. 61
Table. 7 The Organization of Questionnaire for Experts Judgments ………... 63
Table. 8 Example of Data Analysis Questionnaire …………………………... 64
Table. 9 Point Range of Likert Scale …………………………………………. 65
Table. 10 Data Conversion Table (Suharto, 2005) …………………………... 65
Table. 11 Qualitative Data Analysis …………………………………………. 66
Table. 12 Un-appropriateness use of character values in WERB for class VII 79
Table. 13 Checklists of Syllabus Analysis …………………………………… 81
Table. 14 Blue Print of Prototype Draft ……………………………………… 84
Table. 15 Result of Questionnaire of Prototype Try out from Students ……... 99
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure. 1 Conceptual Framework of Design-Based Research ……………… 54
Figure. 2 Modified Figure of Design-Based Research …………………….... 58
Figure. 3 Front and Back Cover of Prototype Draft ……………………….. 86
Figure. 4 The Example of Mini Dictionary …………………………………. 88
Figure. 5 The Design of Module …………………………………………….. 101
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LIST OF ABREVIATION
1. Code (PO.1/FN/01) was read as follow.
a. PO.1 was the first pre observation.
b. FN was field note.
c. 01 was the number of the first pre observation data.
2. Code (Itv.1/TI/01) was read as follow.
a. Itv.1 was the first interview.
b. TI was transcript of interview.
c. 01 was the number of interview data which were got from the
transcripts.
3. Code (CA/FN/01) was read as follow.
a. CA was course book analysis.
b. FN was the field note.
c. 01 was the number of the course book analysis data.
4. Code (SA/FN/01) was read as follow.
a. SA was syllabus analysis.
b. FN was the field note.
c. 01 was the number of syllabus analysis data.
5. Code (EJ.1/FN/01)
a. EJ. 1 was the first expert judgment.
b. FN was the field note.
c. 01 was the number of expert judgment data.
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LIST OF APPENDIX\
Appendix. 01 Field note of pre observation .………………………….
116
Appendix. 02 Field note of interview .………………………………...
125
Appendix. 03 The data of students’ questionnaire …………………...
132
Appendix. 04 The result of students’ questionnaire ………………….
143
Appendix. 05 Course book analysis …………………………………..
153
Appendix. 06 Syllabus …………………………………………………
177
Appendix. 07 Lesson plan ……………………………………………..
190
Appendix. 08 Prototype product ………………………………………
201
Appendix. 09 Focus group discussion ………………………………...
250
Appendix. 10 Expert judgment ………………………………………..
Appendix. 11 Field note of try out implementation …………………..
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