A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN IN 2010/ 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR.

A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN

IN 2010/ 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education

in English Department

by

PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI A 320 070 147

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

ii APPROVAL

A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN

IN 2010/ 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

by

PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI A 320 070 147

Approved to be Examined by Consultant

Consultant II Consultant I

Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M.Hum. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum.

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ACCEPTANCE

A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT OF SMK N 1 SRAGEN

IN 2010/ 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

by

PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI A 320 070 147

Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiner Schools of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on July….., 2011

Team of Examiner:

1. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum. ( )

(Chair Person)

2. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M.Hum. ( )

(Member I)

3. Drs. Sigit Haryanto, M.Hum. ( )

(Member II)

Dean,

Drs. H Sofyan Anif, M. Si NIK: 457

iv TESTIMONY

Herewith, I testify on this research paper there are no plagiarisms of the previous literary works which have been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or published by others, expect those in which the writing was referred in the manuscript and mentioned in bibliography.

Hence, later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, hence I will be fully responsible.

Surakarta, 2011 Pipin Putri Utami

v MOTTO

Don’t delay until tomorrow if we can do it now (Mr. Totok) If there is a will, there is a way (the writer)

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DEDICATION

This research paper is dedicated to:

My beloved parents, My lovely young brother, My lovely friends, and My beloved someone.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb

Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin. _{This is the word said as praise to Allah, the}

Merciful and the Compassionate for His protection, power, and guiding her in completing this research paper entitled A Study on the Teaching Method Used in Teaching English to the First Year Student of SMK N 1 Sragen in 2010/ 2011 Academic Year.

In accomplishing this research paper, the writer has got help, support, and encouragement from many persons. Therefore, on this opportunity the writer would like to express her gratitude to all persons who have helped her in finishing this research paper:

1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si., Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

2. Titis Setiabudi S.S., M.Hum., as Head of English Department who has given the agreement for the researcher’s title, for the research paper in addition to give the suggestion,

3. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum., as the first consultant for his support, guidance, valuable advices, and criticism during the process of writing this research paper,

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4. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M. Hum., the second consultant who also has given guidance, motivation and criticism,

5. All of lecturers of English Department for their guidance during her study, 6. Slamet Cahyono, S. Pd, M. Pd., headmaster of SMK N 1 Sragen, for

permitting her in doing the research,

7. All of the teachers in SMK N 1 Sragen, especially to English teacher, Miss Qoiriah Witantri, S. Pd for the help and kindness,

8. All of the first year students of SMK N 1 Sragen in class AP1 who have participated in this research,

9. Her beloved parents, “Bapak and Ibu”, for praying and deep affection, 10.Her beloved young brother “Puguh” thanks a lot for funny,

11.Her parents in boarding house, “Abah Yakub Nasucha and Mamah” thanks for your advice and motivation,

12.Her beloved someone who gives support and love “ai”. She thanks for everlasting love, advice, support, sacrifice and for an unforgettable moment, 13.Her closed friend in campus; Denok (Mini), Han, Bunda (Tina), Ag, Cupuh,

thank for her friendship,

14.Her dearest closest friends: Adex and Indha. Thanks a lot for teaching her what a friendship is.

15.For “Mechan”, thank you so much for your support, patient, and attention, 16.All of her friends in boarding house “Chic Dinda”; Mbak Nit, Listi, Wiwik,

Tante Bemb, Denok (Nina), Yuni, Suketi (Linda), Adek, Acik, Rahma, and etc, thank for your kindness guys,

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17.All of her friends who can’t be mentioned one by one.

Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for those who want to study on a descriptive study on the teaching method in teaching English. The writer realizes that the research is still far from being perfect. Therefore, can constructive criticism and suggestion are really hoped and badly needed to make this research paper better.

Wassalamu’ alaikum Wr. Wb.

Surakarta, 2011 PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI

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TABLE OF CONTENT

page

TITLE ……….. i

APPROVAL ……… ii

ACCEPTANCE ………. .. iii

TESTIMONY ………..… …. iv

MOTTO ………... v

DEDICATION ……… vi

ACKNOWLWDGEMENT ……… …. vii

TABLE OF CONTENT ………. x

SUMMARY ………. xii

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ………..… 1

A. Background of the Study ……… 1

B. Problem Statement ……… 3

C. Limitation of the Study ……… 3

D. Objective of the Study ………..… 4

E. Benefit of the Study ……….. 4

F. Research Paper Organization ……… 5

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELETED LITERATURE ……..… 6

A. Previous Study ………. 6

B. Teaching English ……….... 8

C. English Teaching Method ……….. 10

1. Direct Method (DM) ………. 11 2. Communicative Language Learning (CLL) … 15 3. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) 17

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4. Cooperative Language Learning (Coop. LL) 20

5. Characteristics of Adolescence ………….. 22

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ……… 25

A. Type of the Research ……… 25

B. Subject of the Research ……… 25

C. Object of the Research ………. 26

D. Data and Data Source ……….. 26

E. Method of Collecting Data ……….. 26

F. Technique for Analyzing Data ……… 28

CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION …... 29

A. Research Finding ……….……….. 29

1. Teaching Method Applied by English Teacher 29

2. Problem Faced by the Teacher in Teaching English ……….. 46

B. Discussion ……….. 50

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ………. 54

A. Conclusion ………. 54

B. Suggestion ……….. 55

BIBLIOGRAPHY ……… 56

xii SUMMARY

Pipin Putri Utami. A.320.070.147. A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT IN

SMK N 1 SRAGEN _{IN 2011/ 2012 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper.}

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2011.

The subject of this descriptive research is the first year of SMK N 1 Sragen in 2010/2011 academic year. The objectives of this study are to describe the teaching method applied by the English teacher in SMK N 1 Sragen and to classify the problems faced by the English teacher in teaching English.

The writer uses descriptive qualitative research. The writer gets the data of this research from teaching-learning process, interview with the teacher and students, document, and observation. The method of collecting data is observation, document, and interview. The observation in this research are all of the activities occurred in the class. Documents are all of the written data, and documents such as report, material, handbook, students’ worksheet, syllabus, and classroom procedures. Interview in this research are the English teacher and students.

The results of the research show that: (1) the teaching methods applied by the English teacher are: Cooperative Language Learning (Coop. LL), Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), and Direct Method (DM), while (2) the problems faced by the English teacher are students’ interest is low, background knowledge of the students, and limited time.

Consultant II Consultant I

Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M.Hum. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum.

NIK. 849 NIP. 19590601 198503 1 003

Dean

Drs. H Sofyan Anif, M. Si NIK: 457

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb

Alhamdulillahirobbil’alamin. _{This is the word said as praise to Allah, the} Merciful and the Compassionate for His protection, power, and guiding her in completing this research paper entitled A Study on the Teaching Method Used in Teaching English to the First Year Student of SMK N 1 Sragen in 2010/ 2011 Academic Year.

In accomplishing this research paper, the writer has got help, support, and encouragement from many persons. Therefore, on this opportunity the writer would like to express her gratitude to all persons who have helped her in finishing this research paper:

1. Drs. H. Sofyan Anif, M. Si., Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

2. Titis Setiabudi S.S., M.Hum., as Head of English Department who has given the agreement for the researcher’s title, for the research paper in addition to give the suggestion,

3. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum., as the first consultant for his support, guidance, valuable advices, and criticism during the process of writing this research paper,

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4. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M. Hum., the second consultant who also has given guidance, motivation and criticism,

5. All of lecturers of English Department for their guidance during her study, 6. Slamet Cahyono, S. Pd, M. Pd., headmaster of SMK N 1 Sragen, for

permitting her in doing the research,

7. All of the teachers in SMK N 1 Sragen, especially to English teacher, Miss Qoiriah Witantri, S. Pd for the help and kindness,

8. All of the first year students of SMK N 1 Sragen in class AP1 who have participated in this research,

9. Her beloved parents, “Bapak and Ibu”, for praying and deep affection, 10.Her beloved young brother “Puguh” thanks a lot for funny,

11.Her parents in boarding house, “Abah Yakub Nasucha and Mamah” thanks for your advice and motivation,

12.Her beloved someone who gives support and love “ai”. She thanks for everlasting love, advice, support, sacrifice and for an unforgettable moment, 13.Her closed friend in campus; Denok (Mini), Han, Bunda (Tina), Ag, Cupuh,

thank for her friendship,

14.Her dearest closest friends: Adex and Indha. Thanks a lot for teaching her what a friendship is.

15.For “Mechan”, thank you so much for your support, patient, and attention, 16.All of her friends in boarding house “Chic Dinda”; Mbak Nit, Listi, Wiwik,

Tante Bemb, Denok (Nina), Yuni, Suketi (Linda), Adek, Acik, Rahma, and etc, thank for your kindness guys,

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17.All of her friends who can’t be mentioned one by one.

Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for those who want to study on a descriptive study on the teaching method in teaching English. The writer realizes that the research is still far from being perfect. Therefore, can constructive criticism and suggestion are really hoped and badly needed to make this research paper better.

Wassalamu’ alaikum Wr. Wb.

Surakarta, 2011 PIPIN PUTRI UTAMI

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TABLE OF CONTENT

page

TITLE ……….. i

APPROVAL ……… ii

ACCEPTANCE ………. .. iii

TESTIMONY ………..… …. iv

MOTTO ………... v

DEDICATION ……… vi

ACKNOWLWDGEMENT ……… …. vii

TABLE OF CONTENT ………. x

SUMMARY ………. xii

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION ………..… 1

A. Background of the Study ……… 1

B. Problem Statement ……… 3

C. Limitation of the Study ……… 3

D. Objective of the Study ………..… 4

E. Benefit of the Study ……….. 4

F. Research Paper Organization ……… 5

CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELETED LITERATURE ……..… 6

A. Previous Study ………. 6

B. Teaching English ……….... 8

C. English Teaching Method ……….. 10

1. Direct Method (DM) ………. 11 2. Communicative Language Learning (CLL) … 15 3. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) 17

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4. Cooperative Language Learning (Coop. LL) 20

5. Characteristics of Adolescence ………….. 22

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ……… 25

A. Type of the Research ……… 25

B. Subject of the Research ……… 25

C. Object of the Research ………. 26

D. Data and Data Source ……….. 26

E. Method of Collecting Data ……….. 26

F. Technique for Analyzing Data ……… 28

CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION …... 29

A. Research Finding ……….……….. 29

1. Teaching Method Applied by English Teacher 29

2. Problem Faced by the Teacher in Teaching English ……….. 46

B. Discussion ……….. 50

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ………. 54

A. Conclusion ………. 54

B. Suggestion ……….. 55

BIBLIOGRAPHY ……… 56

xii SUMMARY

Pipin Putri Utami. A.320.070.147. A STUDY ON THE TEACHING METHOD USED IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIRST YEAR STUDENT IN SMK N 1 SRAGEN _{IN 2011/ 2012 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper.} Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2011.

The subject of this descriptive research is the first year of SMK N 1 Sragen in 2010/2011 academic year. The objectives of this study are to describe the teaching method applied by the English teacher in SMK N 1 Sragen and to classify the problems faced by the English teacher in teaching English.

The writer uses descriptive qualitative research. The writer gets the data of this research from teaching-learning process, interview with the teacher and students, document, and observation. The method of collecting data is observation, document, and interview. The observation in this research are all of the activities occurred in the class. Documents are all of the written data, and documents such as report, material, handbook, students’ worksheet, syllabus, and classroom procedures. Interview in this research are the English teacher and students.

The results of the research show that: (1) the teaching methods applied by the English teacher are: Cooperative Language Learning (Coop. LL), Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), and Direct Method (DM), while (2) the problems faced by the English teacher are students’ interest is low, background knowledge of the students, and limited time.

Consultant II Consultant I

Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M.Hum. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum.

NIK. 849 NIP. 19590601 198503 1 003

Dean

Drs. H Sofyan Anif, M. Si NIK: 457