A STUDY ON THE TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS A STUDY ON THE TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS IN SDN CEPOKO 1 SUMBERLAWANG SRAGEN.

A STUDY ON THE TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ENGLISH

TO THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS

IN SDN CEPOKO 1 SUMBERLAWANG SRAGEN

RESEARCH PAPER

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

in English Department by

PATRICIA NANDA PRIMASARI A 320 070 238

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

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ACCEPTANCE

A STUDY ON THE TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ENGLISH

TO THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS

IN SDN CEPOKO 1 SUMBERLAWANG SRAGEN

by

PATRICIA NANDA PRIMASARI A 320070238

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

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on July…, 2011

Team of Examiner:

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

(Chair Person)

2. Koesoemo Ratih, S, Pd, M.Hum. ( )

(Member I)

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

(Member II)

Dean

Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si NIK. 547

iii APPROVAL

A STUDY ON THE TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ENGLISH

TO THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS

IN SDN CEPOKO 1 SUMBERLAWANG SRAGEN

RESEARCH PAPER

by

PATRICIA NANDA PRIMASARI A 320 070 238

Approved to be Examined by Consultant

Consultant II Consultant I

iv TESTIMONY

On this occasion, the writer states that there is no proposed work before this research to get bachelor degree of education in a certain university and as long as the researcher knows there is also no work nor or idea that has ever been written or published by other people, except those in which the writing is referred or written in the literary review and mentioned in the bibliography. If there are mistakes in the writer’s statements above later in the future, she will be fully responsible for that.

Surakarta, July 2011

Patricia Nanda Primasari A 320070238

v MOTTO

☻

“Sesungguhnya Allah t idak akan mer ubah nasib suat u

kaum, sampai kaum it u mer ubah nasibnya sendir i”

(Q.S. Ar -Ra’ du: 10)

☻

”

Exper ience is t he best teacher ”

(The w r iter )

vi DEDICATION

This r esearch paper is dedicat ed t o:

My beloved mot her and f at her,

My grandf at her and grandmot her,

My br ot her s and sist er

My sweet heart ,

My lovely “GRC Family”, and

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.

Alhamdulillahi rabbil‘alamin_{… In the name of Allah SWT the most merciful. Peace}

and blessing be upon His most beloved messenger, Muhammad SAW who saves human life from destruction into safety. Due to this, the writer could complete this research paper entitled A Study on the Techniques of Teaching English to the Fifth Year Students in SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen as one of the requirements for getting bachelor degree of English Education in Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.

Indeed, there are many obstacles as long as the process of the accomplishment. The writer realizes that without the other people’s help, it is impossible to write this research paper. Here, the writer gives her immeasurable gratitude to:

1. Drs. Sofyan Anif, M.Si, as Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who has given permission to the writer to write her research,

2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S. M.Hum., as Head of English Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

3. Drs.Djoko Srijono, M.Hum., as the first consultant for his great help, who patiently gives valuable guidance, encouragement and criticism,

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4. Koesoemo Ratih, S.Pd. M.Hum., as the second consultant who has patiently helped her in guiding and completing her research,

5. Drs. H. Maryadi, M.A., as her academic advisor,

6. All lecturers in English department for their guidance, during the study at this university,

7. Ibu Sri Es Sujatmi, S.Pd, as the headmaster of SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen who gave the writer permission to do the research in this school,

8. Mrs Reka Dewi Ratna Wulandari, S.Pd as English teacher at the fifth year of SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen who have helped her in conducting this research,

9. Her beloved parents (Bpk Supardi & Ibu Sulastri), for their love, care, advices, and every tear they shed for their daughter’s success. “I know I cannot pay back what you have given to me but I will give you the best, (I L ove You, M om and Dad)” .

10. Her beloved brother (Galih), for his love, support, and for everything that he has given to her,

11. Her beloved “Mas Fajar”, who makes her happy, sad, and always makes her confused, thanks for his support, advice, pray and, love. “Without you, I can’t be like this”.

12. Her best friends Koi and Yuniat i that always give her support, and help to

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13. Her struggle friends in GRC Family: Cethul, Mamat, Paijo, Mami, Ragil, Listy, Melda and others that she can’t mention one by one. Thanks for their friendship, support, togetherness, smile, sweetest memory and stupidity,

14. All her friends in English Department; thanks for their friendship and support, 15. Special for AD 6171UN, thanks for accompanying the writer every time around

her journey.

16. Her best friend in “Khazanah” boarding house; Dek wahyu, Jumprit, Mbak Windri, Pita, Mbak Rani, Mbak Ifa, Mbak Anis, Ana, Ismi, thanks for their joke, time, spirit, and advice to finish her research paper,

17. All the teachers and all of fifth students at SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen, and

18. All of people who cannot be mentioned one by one for their support to the writer in completing this research paper.

Finally, the writer wants to thank all people that the writer could not be possibly mentioned for their unforgotten contributions during the research paper writing process.

Wassalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.

Surakarta, June 2011

x SUMMARY

Patricia Nanda Primasari, A STUDY ON TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS IN SDN CEPOKO 1 SUMBERLAWANG SRAGEN.Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Research Paper. 2011.

In this study, the writer describes the techniques of teaching English to the fifth year students in SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen. The objective of the study is that the writer intends to describe the techniques in teaching English at SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen, and the problems faced in the teaching and learning process.

The writer does three ways in collecting the data, namely: observation, interview and document. The data are field notes that are taken from teaching-learning process, note of interview with the teacher about the techniques used and document to support teaching English. In collecting data, the writer focuses at the fifth year of SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen.

The writer found the techniques of teaching English to the fifth year students in SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen, namely: pictures observation, antonyms, discussion and songs. The writer found the problems faced by the teacher, namely: having limited pronounciation of students, and managing class. Besides, the problems faced by the students are limited vocabulary, pronunciation, and the less confidence. The problem solving used by the teacher to overcome the problems faced by the teacher and the student, such as: the teacher gives motivation to the students in order to make them feel confident to be in front of class. The teacher uses techniques that make them not bored and always focus on material. The teacher uses techniques in order to make the students easier to understand the materials.

Consultant II Consultant I

Koesoemo Ratih, S.Pd. M.Hum Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum. NIK 765 NIP. 19590601 198503 1 003

Dean

Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si NIK. 547

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TABLE OF CONTENT

page

TITLE ... i

ACCEPTANCE ... ii

APPROVAL ... iii

TESTIMONY ... iv

MOTTO ... v

DEDICATION ... vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii

SUMMARY ... x

TABLE OF CONTENT ... xi

CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION ... 1

A.Background of the Study ... 1

B.Problem Statement ... 3

C.Objective of the Study ... 3

D.Limitation of the Study ... 3

E. Benefit of the Study... 4

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CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ... 6

A. Previous Study ... 6

B. Notion of Teaching English ... 7

1. English Taught to Elementary School Students ... 8

2. Teaching English to Young Learners ... 9

3. Young Learners ... 11

4. Characteristic of Young Learners ... 11

5. Techniques in Teaching English for Young Learners 13

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ... 17

A.Type of the Research ... 17

B.Subject of the Study ... 17

C.Object of the Study ... 17

D.Data and Data Source ... 18

E. Method of Collecting Data ... 18

F. Technique for Analyzing Data ... 19

CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ... 21

A.Research Finding ... 21

1. Techniques og Teaching English... 21

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3. The Problem Faced by the Teacher in Teaching English at

SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen ... 37

4. The Problems Faced by the Students in Teaching English at SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen ... 38

B.Discussion ... 40

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 43

A. Conclusion ... 43

B. Suggestion ... 44

1. To the Teacher ... 44

2. To the Students ... 45

BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 46

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4. Koesoemo Ratih, S.Pd. M.Hum., as the second consultant who has patiently helped her in guiding and completing her research,

5. Drs. H. Maryadi, M.A., as her academic advisor,

6. All lecturers in English department for their guidance, during the study at this university,

7. Ibu Sri Es Sujatmi, S.Pd, as the headmaster of SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen who gave the writer permission to do the research in this school,

8. Mrs Reka Dewi Ratna Wulandari, S.Pd as English teacher at the fifth year of SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen who have helped her in conducting this research,

9. Her beloved parents (Bpk Supardi & Ibu Sulastri), for their love, care, advices, and every tear they shed for their daughter’s success. “I know I cannot pay back what you have given to me but I will give you the best, (I L ove You, M om and Dad)” .

10. Her beloved brother (Galih), for his love, support, and for everything that he has given to her,

11. Her beloved “Mas Fajar”, who makes her happy, sad, and always makes her confused, thanks for his support, advice, pray and, love. “Without you, I can’t be like this”.

12. Her best friends Koi and Yuniat i that always give her support, and help to finish the research paper.

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13. Her struggle friends in GRC Family: Cethul, Mamat, Paijo, Mami, Ragil, Listy, Melda and others that she can’t mention one by one. Thanks for their friendship, support, togetherness, smile, sweetest memory and stupidity,

14. All her friends in English Department; thanks for their friendship and support, 15. Special for AD 6171 UN, thanks for accompanying the writer every time around

her journey.

16. Her best friend in “Khazanah” boarding house; Dek wahyu, Jumprit, Mbak Windri, Pita, Mbak Rani, Mbak Ifa, Mbak Anis, Ana, Ismi, thanks for their joke, time, spirit, and advice to finish her research paper,

17. All the teachers and all of fifth students at SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen, and

18. All of people who cannot be mentioned one by one for their support to the writer in completing this research paper.

Finally, the writer wants to thank all people that the writer could not be possibly mentioned for their unforgotten contributions during the research paper writing process.

Wassalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb.

Surakarta, June 2011

x SUMMARY

Patricia Nanda Primasari, A STUDY ON TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO THE FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS IN SDN CEPOKO 1 SUMBERLAWANG SRAGEN.Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Research Paper. 2011.

In this study, the writer describes the techniques of teaching English to the fifth year students in SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen. The objective of the study is that the writer intends to describe the techniques in teaching English at SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen, and the problems faced in the teaching and learning process.

The writer does three ways in collecting the data, namely: observation, interview and document. The data are field notes that are taken from teaching-learning process, note of interview with the teacher about the techniques used and document to support teaching English. In collecting data, the writer focuses at the fifth year of SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen.

The writer found the techniques of teaching English to the fifth year students in SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen, namely: pictures observation, antonyms, discussion and songs. The writer found the problems faced by the teacher, namely: having limited pronounciation of students, and managing class. Besides, the problems faced by the students are limited vocabulary, pronunciation, and the less confidence. The problem solving used by the teacher to overcome the problems faced by the teacher and the student, such as: the teacher gives motivation to the students in order to make them feel confident to be in front of class. The teacher uses techniques that make them not bored and always focus on material. The teacher uses techniques in order to make the students easier to understand the materials.

Consultant II Consultant I

Koesoemo Ratih, S.Pd. M.Hum Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum. NIK 765 NIP. 19590601 198503 1 003

Dean

Drs. Sofyan Anif, M. Si NIK. 547

xi

TABLE OF CONTENT

page

TITLE ... i

ACCEPTANCE ... ii

APPROVAL ... iii

TESTIMONY ... iv

MOTTO ... v

DEDICATION ... vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... vii

SUMMARY ... x

TABLE OF CONTENT ... xi

CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION ... 1

A.Background of the Study ... 1

B.Problem Statement ... 3

C.Objective of the Study ... 3

D.Limitation of the Study ... 3

E. Benefit of the Study... 4

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CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ... 6

A. Previous Study ... 6

B. Notion of Teaching English ... 7

1. English Taught to Elementary School Students ... 8

2. Teaching English to Young Learners ... 9

3. Young Learners ... 11

4. Characteristic of Young Learners ... 11

5. Techniques in Teaching English for Young Learners 13

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ... 17

A.Type of the Research ... 17

B.Subject of the Study ... 17

C.Object of the Study ... 17

D.Data and Data Source ... 18

E. Method of Collecting Data ... 18

F. Technique for Analyzing Data ... 19

CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ... 21

A.Research Finding ... 21

1. Techniques og Teaching English... 21

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3. The Problem Faced by the Teacher in Teaching English at

SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen ... 37

4. The Problems Faced by the Students in Teaching English at SDN Cepoko 1 Sumberlawang Sragen ... 38

B.Discussion ... 40

CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 43

A. Conclusion ... 43

B. Suggestion ... 44

1. To the Teacher ... 44

2. To the Students ... 45

BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 46