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DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY

MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED

RESEARCH

Thesis

Submitted to fulfill one of the requirements for the completion of Graduate

Degree in English Education

By

KHUSNUL VITA INDRASWARI

S 891402030

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTEMENT

GRADUATE PROGRAM

TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY

SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY

SURAKARTA

2016

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APPROVAL Title:

DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY

MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED

RESEARCH

By

Khusnul Vita Indraswari

NIM S 891402030

This thesis has been approved by the Supervisors of the English Education of

Graduate Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret

University Surakarta on September 2016

Supervisor 1

Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum.

NIDN. 0615035701

Supervisor 2

Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.

NIK. 1975050620160101

Approved by:

The Head of English Education of Graduate Program

Teacher Training and Education Faculty

Sebelas Maret University

Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.

NIP. 196212311988031009

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LEGITIMATION

Title:

DEVELOPING CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY

MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED

RESEARCH

By

Khusnul Vita Indraswari

NIM S 891402030

This thesis has been examined by the Board of Examiners of the English

Education of Graduate Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas

Maret University Surakarta on ___October 2016

Board of Examiners Name Signature

Chairman Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.

NIP. 19621231 198803 1 009

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Secretary Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd.

NIP. 19520307 198003 1 005

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Examiner 1 Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum.

NIDN. 0615035701

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Examiner 2 Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.

NIK. 1975050620160101

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The Dean of Teacher Training and

Education, Sebelas Maret University

The Head of English Education of

Graduate Program

Teacher Training and Education Faculty

Sebelas Maret University

Prof. Dr.Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd.

NIP. 196101241987021001

Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.

NIP. 196212311988031009

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PRONOUNCEMENT

This is to certify that I myself write this thesis, entitled: DEVELOPING

CHARACTER-BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN-BASED RESEARCH. It is not a

product of plagiarism or made by others. Anything related to others’ work is

written in quotation, the source of which is listed on the references.

If then this pronouncement proves incorrect, I am ready to accept any

academic punishment, including the withdrawl or cancelleation of my academic

degree.

Surakarta, ___ October 2016

Khusnul vita indraswari

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MOTTO

Seeking of Knowledge is Obligatory for Every Muslim

(Tirmidzi, Hadith: 74)

Intelligence plus Character - That is the Goal of True Education

(Martin Luther King Jr.)

Time,

Always be with you, to start the point, to step up the future.

(Nur Arifah Drajati)

Do totally or nothing!

(The writer)

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DEDICATION

This thesis is dedicated to:

My beloved parents

(Drs. Aziz Slamet Wiyono, M.M. and Dra. Alfi Tantrawati)

My brothers

(Aditya Muhammad Aziz and Tri Hascarya Nur Aziz)

My Best Friend

(Harri Anggara, S.Kom.)

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ABSTRACT

Khusnul Vita Indraswari. S891402030. DEVELOPING CHARACTER -

BASED ENGLISH SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR

HIGH SCHOOL: A DESIGN - BASED RESEARCH. First Supervisor: Prof.

Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum. Second Supervisor: Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd.

A Thesis: English Education Departement, Teacher Training and Education

Faculty, Graduate Program, Sebelas Maret University Surakarta.

This research aims at (1) investigating the needs of English teacher and

students toward character-based English materials in Junior High School, (2)

analyzing the weaknesses of students’ book viewed from character values and (3)

developing character-based English supplementary materials based on 2013

curriculum for Junior High School.

Design-based research was applied. 36 students and English teacher were

participated. Data were existing English course book, result of need analysis,

prototype product and the implementation of prototype. Data collected through

library research, pre-observation, interview, questionnaire and FGD. Procedures

were: (1) preliminary research which consists of need analysis and literature

review, (2) prototyping which consists of drawing prototype blue-print, making

prototype draft and expert validation and (3) assessment which consists of final

prototype draft, try out and final product.

Findings reveals that: (1) character-based English materials was needed in

Junior High School, (2) students’ book used in class target was limited in the

implementation of religious, honesty, hard working, independent, curiosity and

friendship values and (3) final product was character-based English module based

on 2013 curriculum for Junior High School completed with CD for listening

materials. In relation to pedagogical implication, findings support English

materials developers in developing materials based on character building.

Keywords: supplementary textbook, character building, design-based research,

junior high school

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ABSTRAK

Khusnul Vita Indraswari. S891402030. “Mengembangkan Materi Tambahan

Bahasa Inggris Berbasis Karakter untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama:

Sebuah Penelitian Berbasis Desain”. Pembimbing Pertama: Prof. Dr. Endang

Fauziati, M.Hum. Pembimbing Kedua: Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd. Tesis:

Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Program

Pascasarjana, Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) menginvestigasi kebutuhan guru Bahasa

Inggris dan siswa terhadap materi Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter di Sekolah

Menengah Pertama, (2) menganalisis kelemahan buku siswa ditinjau dari nilai-

nilai karakter dan (3) mengembangkan materi tambahan Bahasa Inggris berbasis

karakter berdasarkan kurikulum 2013 untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama.

Penelitian berbasis desain diterapkan. 36 siswa dan guru Bahasa Inggris

ikut berpatisipasi. Data adalah buku Bahasa Inggris terdahulu, hasil dari analisis

kebutuhan, rancangan produk dan implementasi produk. Data dikumpulkan

melalui kajian pustaka, pra-pengamatan, wawancara, angket dan focus group

discussion (diskusi kelompok). Langkah penelitian meliputi: (1) penelitian

permulaan, terdiri dari analisis kebutuhan dan kajian pustaka, (2) rancangan,

terdiri dari merancang kisi-kisi produk, membuat rancangan produk dan validasi

ahli dan (3) penilaian, terdiri dari rancangan produk akhir, uji coba dan produk

akhir.

Hasil temuan menyatakan: (1) materi Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter

dibutuhkan di Sekolah Menengah Pertama, (2) buku siswa yang digunakan di

kelas target terbatas dalam penerapan nilai keagamaan, kejujuran, kerja keras,

kemandirian, keingintahuan dan pertemanan dan (3) produk akhir adalah modul

Bahasa Inggris berbasis karakter untuk Sekolah Menengah Pertama dilengkapi

dengan CD untuk materi listening. Sehubungan dengan implikasi pendidikan,

hasil penelitian mendukung para penyusun buku Bahasa Inggris di dalam

mengembangkan materi berdasarkan pengembangan karakter.

Kata Kunci: buku pelengkap, pengembangan karakter, penelitian berbasis

desain, sekolah menengah pertama

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All praises be due to Alloh SWT for His great blessing and strength in

guiding the writer in every step of writing this thesis. Without Him, the writer

would not have been able to complete this thesis. She also wishes to express her

gratitude to the following for their contributions throughout the completion of this

thesis.

1. The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret

University who has given the opportunity to conduct the research.

2. The Head of the English Department of Teacher Training and Education

Faculty of Sebelas Maret University who has given the opportunity,

supported and helped the writer in composing the thesis.

3. Prof. Dr. Endang Fauziati, M.Hum., her first supervisor, for all her

supervision, guidance, encouragement, help and feedback all the way

through the process of writing this thesis.

4. Dr. Nur Arifah Drajati, M.Pd., her second supervisor, who has

encouraged the writer’ spirit and patiently in exploring the research and

guided her to finish the thesis.

5. The Headmaster of SMP N 2 Klaten, Dra. Woro Subaningsih, Msi., who

has given permission to conduct research at SMP N 2 Klaten.

6. English teachers of SMP N 2 Klaten, Suparmi, S.Pd, Nurul Janatin, S,Pd,

and Dra. Rusmini for their guidance and help during the completion of

conducting research at SMP N 2 Klaten.

7. Dr. Giyoto, M.Hum. and Dr. Sumardi, M.Hum., for evaluating the

materials product of this thesis, and for their guidance and suggestion in

developing the product.

8. Big family “Team A” of English Education Department 2014, for their

awesome support, love and laugh during finishing this thesis.

9. The people who are not mentioned here, but have contributed for the

completion of this thesis.

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Finally, it is hoped that this thesis can be useful for the English

teaching and learning process in Junior High School. Further, “Character-

Based English” module can give contribution towards the teaching and

learning English as a foreign language in Indonesia, especially for Junior

High School students.

Surakarta, … October 2016

Khusnul vita indraswari

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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

LEGITIMATION PAGE …………………………………………………… iii

PRONOUNCEMENT …..………………………………………………….. iv

MOTTO ….…………………………………………………………………. v

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

ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………... vii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT …………………………………………………. ix

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

LIST OF TABLES …………………………………………………………. xiv

LIST OF FIGURES ………………………………………………………… xv

LIST OF ABREVIATION …………………………………………………. xvi

LIST OF APPENDICES …………………………………………………… xvii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Research ………………………………………. 1

B. Identification of the Research Problems …………………………... 3

C. Delimitation of Research Problems ……………………………...... 3

D. Problem of the Research ……………………………………........... 3

E. Research Questions ………………………………………………… 4

F. Objectives of the Research ………………………………………… 4

G. Significances of the Research ……………………………………… 5

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

A. Learning Materials …………………………………………………. 6

1. Definition of Learning Materials ………………………………. 6

2. Good Language Learning Materials …………………………… 7

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B. English Language Skills …………………………………………… 10

1. Listening Skill ………………………………………………...... 10

2. Speaking Skill ………………………………………………...... 13

3. Reading Skill …………………………………………………… 15

4. Writing Skill ………………………………………………….... 17

C. 2013 Curriculum …………………………………………………… 19

1. Overview of 2013 Curriculum ………………………………… 19

2. Scientific Approach ……………………………………………. 26

D. Character Education ……………………………………………...... 29

1. Overview of Character Education …………………………...... 29

2. Characters in 2013 Curriculum ……………………………...... 30

E. Need Analysis ……………………………………………………… 39

F. Textbook Evaluation ………………………………………………. 40

1. Definition of textbook …………………………………………. 40

2. The Needs of Textbook Evaluation …………………………… 41

3. Components of Textbook Evaluation ………………………… 41

G. Design-Based Research ……………………………………………. 43

1. Overview of Design-Based Research ………………………….. 44

2. Stages of Design-Based Research ……………………………... 45

H. Previous Studies …………………………………………………… 46

I. Conceptual Framework ……………………………………………. 53

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

A. Research Design ……………………………………………………. 56

B. Research Subjects ………………………………………………….. 56

C. Research Setting ……………………………………………………. 57

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D. Research Procedures ………………………………………………. 57

E. Data Collection Techniques ……………………………………...... 60

F. Research Instruments ……………………………………………… 61

G. Data Analysis Techniques ………………………………………… 64

CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS

A. Preliminary Phase ………………………………………………….. 69

1. Need Analysis ………………………………………………...... 69

a. Pre Observation ……………………………………………. 69

b. Interview Result ……………………………………………. 70

c. Questionnaires ……………………………………………... 74

2. Literature Review ………………………………………………. 78

a. Course Book Analysis …………………………………...... 78

b. Syllabus Analysis ………………………………………...... 81

B. Prototyping ………………………………………………………… 82

1. Drawing the Blue print ………………………………………… 83

2. Designing the Prototype ……………………………………….. 86

3. Validating the Prototype ………………………………………. 90

C. Assessment Phase ………………………………………………….. 92

1. Trying Out the Draft …………………………………………… 93

2. Final Draft ……………………………………………………… 100

D. Discussions ………………………………………………………… 103

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS

A. Conclusions ………………………………………………………… 107

B. Suggestions ………………………………………………………… 110

BIBLIOGRAPHY ………………………………………………………….. 112

APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………… 116

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LIST OF TABLES

Table. 1 Core and Basic Competences of English lesson for Class VII ……... 20

Table. 2 Stages of Learning in Scientific Approach ………………………… 27

Table. 3 Stages of English Instructional Process of Scientific Approach …… 28

Table. 4 The Descriptions of National Characters …………………………… 31

Table. 5 The Components of Text book Evaluation …………………………. 41

Table. 6 The Organization of Questionnaire for Need Analysis …………….. 61

Table. 7 The Organization of Questionnaire for Experts Judgments ………... 63

Table. 8 Example of Data Analysis Questionnaire …………………………... 64

Table. 9 Point Range of Likert Scale …………………………………………. 65

Table. 10 Data Conversion Table (Suharto, 2005) …………………………... 65

Table. 11 Qualitative Data Analysis …………………………………………. 66

Table. 12 Un-appropriateness use of character values in WERB for class VII 79

Table. 13 Checklists of Syllabus Analysis …………………………………… 81

Table. 14 Blue Print of Prototype Draft ……………………………………… 84

Table. 15 Result of Questionnaire of Prototype Try out from Students ……... 99

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure. 1 Conceptual Framework of Design-Based Research ……………… 54

Figure. 2 Modified Figure of Design-Based Research …………………….... 58

Figure. 3 Front and Back Cover of Prototype Draft ……………………….. 86

Figure. 4 The Example of Mini Dictionary …………………………………. 88

Figure. 5 The Design of Module …………………………………………….. 101

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LIST OF ABREVIATION

1. Code (PO.1/FN/01) was read as follow.

a. PO.1 was the first pre observation.

b. FN was field note.

c. 01 was the number of the first pre observation data.

2. Code (Itv.1/TI/01) was read as follow.

a. Itv.1 was the first interview.

b. TI was transcript of interview.

c. 01 was the number of interview data which were got from the

transcripts.

3. Code (CA/FN/01) was read as follow.

a. CA was course book analysis.

b. FN was the field note.

c. 01 was the number of the course book analysis data.

4. Code (SA/FN/01) was read as follow.

a. SA was syllabus analysis.

b. FN was the field note.

c. 01 was the number of syllabus analysis data.

5. Code (EJ.1/FN/01)

a. EJ. 1 was the first expert judgment.

b. FN was the field note.

c. 01 was the number of expert judgment data.

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LIST OF APPENDIX\

Appendix. 01 Field note of pre observation .…………………………. 116

Appendix. 02 Field note of interview .………………………………... 125

Appendix. 03 The data of students’ questionnaire …………………... 132

Appendix. 04 The result of students’ questionnaire …………………. 143

Appendix. 05 Course book analysis ………………………………….. 153

Appendix. 06 Syllabus ………………………………………………… 177

Appendix. 07 Lesson plan …………………………………………….. 190

Appendix. 08 Prototype product ……………………………………… 201

Appendix. 09 Focus group discussion ………………………………... 250

Appendix. 10 Expert judgment ……………………………………….. 270

Appendix. 11 Field note of try out implementation ………………….. 280