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Students’ Perception on the Influence of Peer Learning Technique

in Improving the Writing Skill at SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Batu

THESIS

By:

Ersa Anita Aulia

201210100311047

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2016

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Students’ Perception on the Influence of Peer Learning Technique

in Improving the Writing Skill at SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Batu

THESIS

This thesis is submitted to meet one of the requirements to achieve

Sarjana Degree in English Education

By:

Ersa Anita Aulia

201210100311047

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2016

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MOTTO

“All is well when I believe, inshaallah I can reach my dream” (Ersa)

DEDICATIONS

This thesis is dedicated especially to my

parent, my best friend and all people in

this world

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In the Name of Allah, most Gracious, most merciful.

I am willing to present my thanks for everyone who has helped me,

especially in this thesis.

Alhamdulillah, all of honors are just for Allah Azza Wajalla, the almighty,

Then I want to express my sincere thanks to my beloved parents, H. Syaifuddin,

A.Md and Dra. Bakiyah, my future husband Riga Selfria Nanda Sutantara, my

beloved sisters Annisa Fajriana and Nur Aziza Ilmi Thank you so much for your

affection, advices, guidance, instruction and help in all my life, your love is

beyond any words.

Thanks for my First Advisor, Adityo, S.S., M.A his valuable guidance,

encouragement, patient, correlation, advice, and suggestion which are very helpful

in finishing this thesis. Then, thank you very much for your time to share your

great knowledge and great experiences to me. My Second Advisor, Erlyna

Abidasari, M.A., M.Ed who has guided me with his worthy, correction and

suggestion to improve the quality of this thesis.

All lecturers of English Department of UMM, who have transferred much

knowledge to me. For guidance, instruction and help during study at the

university. My Gratitude to Headmaster of SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Batu, who

gave me permission, help for present study. Mr Zainal Abidin S.S as an English

teacher, who has allowed me to conduct a research in his class.

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Special Thanks to my beloved cousin Hendra Purbaya, beloved friends

Rensiyana, Andriani Pratiwi, Novita Chandra Kusuma, Ingrid Sisilia, Ita Pujiati,

Bunga Navyani, Selva Selly Agustinsari, Dyah Tri Winarti, etc they all have given

me a cheerful and joyful world and beautiful togetherness. Finally, may Allah

SWT receive all their works and kindness Amiin.

Malang, August 9th

2016

Ersa Anita Aulia

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ i

STATEMENT OF WORK’S ............................................................................. iv

MOTTO AND DEDICATION ........................................................................... v

LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY ........................................................................ vi

ABSTRACT ......................................................................................................... vii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................. viii

TABLE OF CONTENT ...................................................................................... x

LIST OF TABLE ................................................................................................ xiii

LIST OF APPENDICES .................................................................................... xv

CHAPTER I ......................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Background of Research ....................................................................... 1

1.2. Statement of Problem ........................................................................... 4

1.3. Purpose of the Research ....................................................................... 4

1.4. Significance of Research ...................................................................... 4

1.5. Scope and Limitation ............................................................................ 5

1.6. Definition of Key Terms ....................................................................... 6

CHAPTER II ....................................................................................................... 7

2.1. Perception ............................................................................................. 7

2.1.1. Kinds of Perception .................................................................... 7

2.1.2 The process of Human Perception ............................................... 8

2.1.3 The Factor Influencing Perception .............................................. 8

2.2. Peer Learning ........................................................................................ 9

2.2.1. Types of Peer Learning .............................................................. 10

2.2.2. Benefits of Peer Learning ........................................................... 11

2.3. Writing .................................................................................................. 11

2.3.1. Theories of Writing .................................................................... 12

2.3.2. Types of Writing ......................................................................... 13

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CHAPTER III ..................................................................................................... 14

3.1. Research Design ................................................................................... 14

3.2. Research Participant ............................................................................. 15

3.3. Research Instrument ............................................................................. 15

3.3.1. Questionnaire .............................................................................. 16

3.3.2. Observation ................................................................................. 16

3.4. Data Collection ..................................................................................... 17

3.5. Data Analysis ........................................................................................ 18

CHAPTER IV ...................................................................................................... 19

4.1. Research Findings ................................................................................. 19

4.1.1. The Students’ Perception before the Implementation of

Peer Learning Technique in Teaching Writing at

SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Batu ..................................................... 19

4.1.2. The Students’ Perception after the Implementation of

Peer Learning Technique in Teaching Writing at

SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Batu ..................................................... 25

1.2. Identifying of the Implementation of Peer learning in Increasing

the Students Achievement in Writing (Result of Observation) ........... 28

1.3. The Strengths and Weakness of Peer Learning in Increasing the

Students Achievement in Writing (Result of Observation) ................. 29

4.4 Discussion .............................................................................................. 29

CHAPTER V ....................................................................................................... 32

5.1. Conclusion ............................................................................................ 32

5.2. Suggestions ........................................................................................... 33

REFERENCES .................................................................................................... 34

APPENDIX .......................................................................................................... 36

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1 The Students’ Understanding on the Writing Materials ....................... 20

Table 4.2 The Students’ Interest on the Learning Technique used by the

Teacher ................................................................................................. 20

Table 4.3 The Students Perception on the Advantages of Peer Learning ............. 21

Table 4.4 The Advantages of Peer Learning for Students in Doing Writing ....... 21

Table 4.5 The Students Cooperation on Learning Process ................................... 22

Table 4.6 The Students’ Relationship on Learning Process ................................. 22

Table 4.7 The Students’ Confidence on Learning Process ................................... 23

Table 4.8 The Students Understanding After the Implementation of Peer

Learning Technique .............................................................................. 24

Table 4.9 The Students Interest After the Implementation of Peer Learning

Technique ............................................................................................. 24

Table 4.10 The Advantages after The Implementation of Peer Learning

Technique ............................................................................................. 25

Table 4.11 The Students’ Difficulties After the Implementation of Peer

Learning Technique .............................................................................. 25

Table 4.12 The Students’ Cooperation after the Implementation of Peer

Learning Technique .............................................................................. 26

Table 4.13 The Students’ Relationship After the Implementation of Peer

Learning Technique .............................................................................. 26

Table 4.14 The Students Confidence after the Implementation of Peer Learning

Technique ............................................................................................. 27

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LIST OF APPENDIXES

Appendix 1: Photos of Teacher and Students Activity in Classroom ................... 36

Appendix 2: Photos of Researcher in Collecting Data ......................................... 38

Appendix 3: Observation Checklist ...................................................................... 39

Appendix 4: Field Note ......................................................................................... 40

Appendix 5: Questionnaire .................................................................................. 42

Appendix 6: Surat Pengantar Penelitian ............................................................... 51

Appendix 7: Surat Keterangan Selesainya Penelitian ...........................................

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