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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVE LEARNING

IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT SMPN 3 KARTASURA

AT 2012 / 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial of the Requirements

for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education

in English Department

by

INDRATAMA ADI PRAYOGA

A3200 90 006

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2013

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Motto

I am not afraid of dying, I am afraid of not trying.

(The Writer)

There is no success without struggle and braveness.

(The Writer)

Hidup itu Nyala, Hidup itu hendaknya memberi manfaat bagi orang lain

disekitar kita, semakin besar manfaat yang bisa kita berikan tentu akan

lebih baik.

(The Writer)

Sepiro gedhening sengsoro yen kabeh iku tinimpo mung dadi cobo.

(The Writer)

Barang siapa menginginkan mutiara maka ia harus berani menyelam ke

dasar lautan.

(Ir. Soekarno)

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DEDICATION

From my deep heart and great love, this research paper is dedicated to :

My beloved father in heaven,

My beloved mother,

My dearest brothers,

My beloved family,

And my beloved friends

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assallamu`allaikum wr.wb.

Alhamdullillahirabbil`alamin. First of all, the writer would like to

express his deepest gratitude to Allah SWT who has given guidance and

ability so that the writer accomplishes writing this research paper entitled

“THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVE LEARNING IN TEACHING

ENGLISH AT SMPN 3 KARTASURA AT 2012 / 2013 ACADEMIC

YEAR”. Secondly, he would like to thank to the real revolutionary,

Muhammad SAW who had opened and broken the Jahiliyah (darkness)

period to the recent world. However, this success would not also be achieved

without the help from many individuals and institutions. Thus, on this

occasion, the writer would like to thanks to :

1. Dra. Nining Setyaningsih, M. Si, as Dean of School Teacher Training

and Education Muhammmadiyah University of Surakarta,

2. Titis Setyabudi, S.S., M.Hum, Head of English Departement of School

Teacher Training and Education Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta,

3. Aryati Prasetyarini, S.Pd, M.Pd, the first consultant who has given

valuable guidance and suggestion during the completion of this research

paper,

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4. Siti Fatimah, S.Pd, M.Hum, the second consultant, for being good

consultant and giving the researcher suggestion in correcting this research

paper and the academic adviser who has patiently guided the researcher,

5. Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, the tester of this research paper,

6. All of English Department lecturers for all knowledge and guidance,

7. Drs. Suwarto, M.Pd, as Head master of SMPN 3 Kartasura for her

permission to do research,

8. Suyanto, A.ma.Pd, as English teacher in SMPN 3 Kartasura who has

given a valuable guidance and suggestion during research,

9. The students in class VIII H (Radha, Inggit, Panji, Pras, Sarah, Novi,

Nais and Friends), Thanks for your participation when I has observation

in your class.

10. My best gratitude to his beloved father in heaven, Bapak Sukidi, for his

love, prayer, trusty, financial support, all the sacrifices and guidance that

given to him. You are the best my father for me in all my life and I always

pray for you,

11. My best gratitude to his beloved mother, Ibu Ika Damayanti, for her

love, prayer, trusty, financial support, all the sacrifices and guidance that

give his the. You are the best my mother for me in all my life,

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12. My beloved brothers, Yongki and Yusuf, who has given spirit for him

and help him to pay his education in Muhammadiyah University of

Surakarta,

13. My grandmother and my grandfather,

14. All of my family members, (Pakdhe Rudin, Budhe Mia, Budhe Yanti,

Lik Parti, Om Ratman, Mas Nur, Dian, Indah and Intan) for the

support and prayer,

15. My friends in Alam Sari, ( Kepala Suku, Bolang, Dukun, Suryo, Doni,

Dani, Encep, Danang, Gendon, Oki, Imam, Kotot, Sigit, Ndung, ) for

togetherness, happiness, support, and prayer,

16. My best friend at English Department, (Havid, Satrio, Anggoro, Ucup,

Adin, Acep, Burhan, Wahyu, Novita, Puput, Danty, Nia, Desi and

Yeni ) thanks for the friendship,

17. My special one, Delia thanks for her prayer and her support.

18. Teachers and staff at SDN 02 Menjing (Pak Parno, Pak Kaimin, Pak

Sakiyo, Pak Jarot, Pak Hartoyo, Bu Endang, Bu Tutut, Bu Etik, Bu

Parmi, Bu Wulan, Bu Marsinah and Haryadi)

19. My all friends of PPL in SMPN 3 Kartasura at 2012 / 2013 Academic

Year,

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20. My all friends of IKSPI “Kera Sakti” Cabang Karanganyar (Mas Totok,

Mas Hendi, Edi, Samsuri, Jokrek, Tumin, Nantit, Catur, Lecenk,

Wisnu, Rio, Ganden, Hargi, Didik, Sastro, Suroto, Bari, Puji, Burhan,

Cemung, Andri, Arin, Dik Wulan and etc)

21. All of people who helped and supported him to finish this research paper

directly and indirectly.

Finally, the writer realizes that nothing perfect in the world; this research

paper is perfect too. Therefore, he hopes every constructive, positive suggestion

and criticism from the readers for the improvement of this research paper.

Wassallamu`allaikum wr.wb.

Surakarta, November 2013

The Writer

Indratama Adi Prayoga

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SUMMARY

Indratama Adi Prayoga. A 3200 90 006. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVE LEARNING IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT SMPN 3 KARTASURA AT 2012 / 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper. Surakarta. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2013.

This research aims at describing English teaching learning process using active learning method at the second semester at SMPN 3 Kartasura at 2012 / 2013 academic year. It is conducted to describe the objective of study, the techniques used in implementation of active learning, the procedure of active learning, the roles of the teacher and the students in the teaching and learning process and the problem faced by the teacher and the students in active learning implementation of SMPN 3 Kartasura. There are three techniques in collecting the data namely: interview, observation and document. The data achieved from information related to the English teaching learning process, script interview and document related to teaching learning process using active learning, script interview and document related to English teaching learning process at SMPN 3 Kartasura. The results of the study show that 1) The techniques used in implementation of active learning. 2) The procedure of active learning. 3) The roles of the teacher in the teaching learning process, 4) The roles of the students in the teaching learning process. 5) The problem faced by the teacher and 6) Problem faced by the students.

Key words: active learning, teaching-learning process, techniques,

and procedure.

Dean,

Dra. N. Setyaningsih, M. Si. NIK. 403

First Consultant Aryati Prasetyarini, S.Pd, M.Pd

NIK. 725

Second Consultant

Siti Fatimah, S.Pd, M.Hum

NIK. 850

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Page COVER……………………………………………………………………...……… i

APPROVAL…………………………………………………………………........... ii

ACCEPTANCE ……………………………………………………………………. iii

TESTIMONY ………………………………………………………………..….… iv

MOTTO..……………………………………………………………………..……. v

DEDICATION …………………………………………………………………..… vi

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.……………………………………………………….…. vii

SUMMARY …………………………………………………………………….….. x

TABLE OF CONTENT………………………………………………………….… xi

CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………… 1

A. Background of the Study …………………………………..…….1

B. Limitation of the Study ………...…………………………..…… 6

C. Research Problem ……………….……………………................ 6

D. Objective of the Study ……………………………………..……. 7

E. Benefit of the Study ……………………………………….……. 7

F. Research Paper Organization ……………………………...……. 8

CHAPTER II : UNDERLYING THEORY ............................................................... 9

A. Previous Study …………………………………….………..…... 9

B. Underlying Theory……………………...………………...……. 11

1. Component of Teaching Learning …………………………. 11

a. Learning Objective ………….…………………………. 11

b. Teaching Technique ………………………………..….. 11

c. Teachers’ Role …………………………………………. 12

d. Students’ Role ………………………………………….. 14

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2. Active Learning ……………………………………………. 15

a. Notion of Active Learning …………………………..… 15

b. Active Learning Techniques …………………………... 16

CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHOD ……………………………………….… 20

A. Type of the Study ……….…………..………………................ 21

B. Setting ………...………………………...…………………..… 21

C. Data and Data Source…………………………………...…....... 21

D. Technique of Collecting Data…………………………..…...… 21

E. Technique for Data Analyzing…………………………….…... 23

CHAPTER IV : RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION……………….…… 24

A. Research Finding …………………………………………...….. 24

1. The Classroom Technique in Active Learning …………… 24

a. Retelling a Story Orally..……………………………...... 27

b. Retelling a Story in Written Form…………………….... 28

c. Reading Comprehension………………………………... 30

d. Repeat the Answer of the Other Students …….. …..…. 30

2. The Procedures of Active Learning …………..………...…. 31

a. Retelling a Story Orally ……………………………….. 32

b. Retelling a Story in Written Form ………………………32

c. Reading Comprehension ………………………………. 32

d. Repeat the Answer of the Other Students ………………33

3. The Roles of the Teacher In the Teaching

and Learning Process ………………...............……………. 33

a. Teacher as Facilitator ……………………………….…. 34

b. Teacher as Manager ……………………………………. 35

c. Teacher as Mediator ………………………………….... 35

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4. The Roles of the Students In the Teaching

and Learning Process ………………...............……………. 36

a. Students as Learning Subject ………………………….. 37

b. Students as Learning Center …………………………… 37

c. Students as Learning Object ………………………….... 38

5. Problem Faced by the Teacher …………………………… 39

6. Problem Faced by the Students …………………………… 41

B. Discussion …………………………………………...……….... 43

CHAPTER V : CONCLUSSION AND SUGGESTION …………………………. 49

A. Conclusion …………………………………………………..… 49

B. Suggestion ……………………………………………….……. 53

BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………….……… 56

VIRTUAL REFERENCES………………………………………………….….…. 57

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