INTRODUCTION Utilization of School Library in Supporting Teacher’s Professionalism in Teaching at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak.
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Research Background
Indonesia's development in education can be seen from the
improvement of the implementation of the educational system cultivated from
time to time. As noted in the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of
2003 on National Education System which outlines the development in the
field of education is an effort to develop skill and form the character and
civilization of the nation's dignity in the context of the intellectual life of the
nation, aimed at developing the potential of students to be a faithful and
devoted human to God Almighty, noble, healthy, knowledgeable, skilled,
creative, independent, and become citizens of a democratic and responsible
(Ministry of Education, Law no. 20 of 2003: chapter 3).
Based on the Constitution of 1945 Article 28C Paragraph 1 and 2
states that every person has the right to develop themselves through the
fulfillment of basic need, get education and the benefit of science and
technology, art and culture, for improving the quality of life and for the
welfare of mankind (Gayo, 2003: 14).
Improving the quality of education becomes an obligation of all parties
involved in education. One of the efforts in improving the quality of education
is the provision of a library as a learning resource that can provide learning
facilities.
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Teaching is a system that has components that are interconnected to
achieve a goal. One component of the teaching system is a learning resource
that can be used in the teaching and learning activities. Teaching and learning
activities require interaction with learning resources. In order to obtain
maximum result with a high level of interaction, the interaction process should
be developed systematically.
Development of interaction process with the learning resource is an
activity in utilizing learning resource. High activity should utilize available
learning resources optimally, especially library. The library is expected to
support the learning process run effectively so that the objectives set can be
achieved. This achievement of goal is to the personal development of students
both in educating themselves on an ongoing basis in solving any problems,
heightening social attitude and creating a democratic society.
Teacher is one component that occupies a central position in the
education system. Teacher is the dominant factor in improving the quality of
education, because teacher is an integral part of the educational system which
involved directly in teaching and learning process, teacher who plays a direct
role in teaching and learning, so that the teacher is the central point of
improving the quality of education. Teacher is the most influence component
of producing the qualified educational process and result. Any improvement
efforts which are done to improve the quality of education will not
significantly contribute without the support of professional and qualified
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teachers. Improving the quality of education must originate from teacher and
lead to teacher (Mulyasa, 2008: 5).
Teacher as one element in organizing an education that has a strategic
position in the formation of potential human resource in the field of
development, should plays an active role and place his position as a
professional staff.
The presence of the teacher in front of students or in the community is
expected to be role model for society and constantly follow the development
of time. Thus, the teacher should respond to the actual things and be able to
adjust to the renewal condition that happens all the time, both in school and
community.
Based on the research background, the researcher is interested in
conducting a research on Utilization of school library in supporting teacher’s
professionalism in teaching at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak.
B. Research Focus
Based on the previous description, this study has a focus on What are
characteristics of the utilization of school library in supporting teacher’s
professionalism in teaching at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak? The focus is
elaborated into three subfocuses.
1. How are characteristics of teachers’ professional in planning a learning
activity by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak?
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2. How are characteristics of teachers’ professional in the implementation of
learning by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak?
3. How are characteristics of teachers’ professional in the learning by
utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak?
C. Research Objective
This study has three purposes.
1. To describe the characteristics of teachers’ professional in planning a
learning activity by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa
Demak.
2. To describe the characteristics of teachers’ professional in the
implementation of learning by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul
Musthofa Demak.
3. To describe the characteristics of teachers’ professional in the learning
evaluation by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak.
D. Benefit of Research
1. Theoretical benefit
a. For School.
This study is expected to provide clear information about the
use of school library in supporting teachers' professional.
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b. Researcher
The result of this study is expected to be information material
for further research to examine issues relating to the utilization of
school library in supporting teachers' professional.
2. Practical Benefit
a. For School
Result of this study can give a real picture for other schools in
the utilization of school library in supporting the teachers’ profession.
b. For Further Researcher
The result of this study can be used as a reference for future
studies.
E. Glossary
1. Utilization is the activity of using the process and learning sources.
2. School library is a library within a school where students, staff, and often,
parents of a public or private school have access to a variety of resources.
3. Teacher’s professionalism is the ability to reach students in a meaningful
way, developing innovative approaches to mandated content while
motivating, engaging, and inspiring young adult minds to prepare for everadvancing technology.
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Research Background
Indonesia's development in education can be seen from the
improvement of the implementation of the educational system cultivated from
time to time. As noted in the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 20 of
2003 on National Education System which outlines the development in the
field of education is an effort to develop skill and form the character and
civilization of the nation's dignity in the context of the intellectual life of the
nation, aimed at developing the potential of students to be a faithful and
devoted human to God Almighty, noble, healthy, knowledgeable, skilled,
creative, independent, and become citizens of a democratic and responsible
(Ministry of Education, Law no. 20 of 2003: chapter 3).
Based on the Constitution of 1945 Article 28C Paragraph 1 and 2
states that every person has the right to develop themselves through the
fulfillment of basic need, get education and the benefit of science and
technology, art and culture, for improving the quality of life and for the
welfare of mankind (Gayo, 2003: 14).
Improving the quality of education becomes an obligation of all parties
involved in education. One of the efforts in improving the quality of education
is the provision of a library as a learning resource that can provide learning
facilities.
1
2
Teaching is a system that has components that are interconnected to
achieve a goal. One component of the teaching system is a learning resource
that can be used in the teaching and learning activities. Teaching and learning
activities require interaction with learning resources. In order to obtain
maximum result with a high level of interaction, the interaction process should
be developed systematically.
Development of interaction process with the learning resource is an
activity in utilizing learning resource. High activity should utilize available
learning resources optimally, especially library. The library is expected to
support the learning process run effectively so that the objectives set can be
achieved. This achievement of goal is to the personal development of students
both in educating themselves on an ongoing basis in solving any problems,
heightening social attitude and creating a democratic society.
Teacher is one component that occupies a central position in the
education system. Teacher is the dominant factor in improving the quality of
education, because teacher is an integral part of the educational system which
involved directly in teaching and learning process, teacher who plays a direct
role in teaching and learning, so that the teacher is the central point of
improving the quality of education. Teacher is the most influence component
of producing the qualified educational process and result. Any improvement
efforts which are done to improve the quality of education will not
significantly contribute without the support of professional and qualified
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teachers. Improving the quality of education must originate from teacher and
lead to teacher (Mulyasa, 2008: 5).
Teacher as one element in organizing an education that has a strategic
position in the formation of potential human resource in the field of
development, should plays an active role and place his position as a
professional staff.
The presence of the teacher in front of students or in the community is
expected to be role model for society and constantly follow the development
of time. Thus, the teacher should respond to the actual things and be able to
adjust to the renewal condition that happens all the time, both in school and
community.
Based on the research background, the researcher is interested in
conducting a research on Utilization of school library in supporting teacher’s
professionalism in teaching at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak.
B. Research Focus
Based on the previous description, this study has a focus on What are
characteristics of the utilization of school library in supporting teacher’s
professionalism in teaching at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak? The focus is
elaborated into three subfocuses.
1. How are characteristics of teachers’ professional in planning a learning
activity by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak?
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2. How are characteristics of teachers’ professional in the implementation of
learning by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak?
3. How are characteristics of teachers’ professional in the learning by
utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak?
C. Research Objective
This study has three purposes.
1. To describe the characteristics of teachers’ professional in planning a
learning activity by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa
Demak.
2. To describe the characteristics of teachers’ professional in the
implementation of learning by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul
Musthofa Demak.
3. To describe the characteristics of teachers’ professional in the learning
evaluation by utilizing school library at SMK Nurul Musthofa Demak.
D. Benefit of Research
1. Theoretical benefit
a. For School.
This study is expected to provide clear information about the
use of school library in supporting teachers' professional.
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b. Researcher
The result of this study is expected to be information material
for further research to examine issues relating to the utilization of
school library in supporting teachers' professional.
2. Practical Benefit
a. For School
Result of this study can give a real picture for other schools in
the utilization of school library in supporting the teachers’ profession.
b. For Further Researcher
The result of this study can be used as a reference for future
studies.
E. Glossary
1. Utilization is the activity of using the process and learning sources.
2. School library is a library within a school where students, staff, and often,
parents of a public or private school have access to a variety of resources.
3. Teacher’s professionalism is the ability to reach students in a meaningful
way, developing innovative approaches to mandated content while
motivating, engaging, and inspiring young adult minds to prepare for everadvancing technology.