the effectiveness of using textbook

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

This chapter presents the discussion about: background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, hypothesis of the study, significance of the study, scope and limitation, and definition of key terms

1.1  Background of Study

The success of the students in following the teaching and learning activities in schools determined their ability to read. As we know that most of the knowledge presented in the form of written language that requires children to do reading activities in order to acquire knowledge. Therefore, learning to read has a very strategic position in education and teaching. The ability to read can’t be obtained naturally, but through a learning process which in part is the responsibility of the teacher. Thus, teachers are required to be able to assist students in developing the ability to read.

A lot of information can be extracted from the reading. People who read a lot will gain a greater knowledge than those who rarely or never read. Through knowledge, people can communicate back information held in the form of oral or written. So in other words, reading can also help a person to improve their communication skills in other forms. Moreover, in a society like today's modern technology, one must read a lot in order to follow the development and advancement of technology because of the difficulty in reading is a serious flaw in the life (Rubin in Slamet 2003: 74). Thus, the ability to read a very important, so that helping children to learn various things.

Reading comprehension is not only on the pronouncing of loud reading, but also on the understanding reading taken in consideration. As said by Christine Nuttall. (2005:3)

Nila B. Smith and Alan Robinson, Reading comprehension means the understanding, evaluating, and utilizing of information and ideas gained through an interaction between reader and author. (1963:205)

Reading comprehension is processing written language to get ideas, relating ideas to the experience, organizing ideas evaluating ideas, and utilizing ideas. Reading comprehension means the understanding, evaluating, and utilizing of information and ideas gained through an interaction between reader and author (Betty D. Roe, Barbara D. Stoodt, and Paul C. Burns. 1978:145)

Textbooks are tools students to understand and learn from the things that are read and to understand the world (outside of him). Textbooks have a tremendous power to change students' brains. Textbooks can affect children's knowledge and specific values​​. Chambliss and Calfee (1998) explain it in more detail. Muslich Masnur. 2008. Hakikat Dan Fungsi Buku Teks. Buku Jendela Dunia (Online) (http://masnur-muslich. blogspot.com /2008/10/hakikat-dan-fungsi-buku-teks.html, retrieved, 27^th October 2014)

Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Secondary Education (2004: 3) states that a textbook or set of textbooks is made ​​systematically writing contains about a particular subject matter, which is prepared by the author using the applicable reference curriculum. The substance contained in the book is derived from the competencies that must be mastered by the reader (in this case students). Muslich Masnur. 2008. Hakikat Dan Fungsi Buku Teks. Buku Jendela Dunia (Online) (http://masnur-muslich. blogspot.com /2008/10/hakikat-dan-fungsi-buku-teks.html, retrieved, 27^th October 2014)

Center of Books (2006: 1) concluded that the textbooks are books that hold on the students at a particular level as a medium of learning (instructional), related to the particular field of study. Textbooks are standard books compiled by experts in the field, equipped with the usual means of learning (such as tape), and will use as supporting learning program.
Regulation of the Minister of National Education No. 11 of 2005 explained that the textbooks (textbooks) are mandatory reference book for use in schools which contain learning materials in order to increase faith and piety, character and personality, the ability to master science and technology, the sensitivity and the ability aesthetic, physical and health potential which is based on national education standards. Muslich Masnur. 2008. Hakikat Dan Fungsi Buku Teks. Buku Jendela Dunia (Online) (http://masnur-muslich. blogspot.com/2008/10/hakikat-dan-fungsi-buku-teks.html, retrieved, 27^th October 2014)

In the English-Indonesian dictionary written by Echols and Shadily (1977: 207), the effectiveness comes from the word "Effective", which means "Successful" or "adhered to". Meanwhile, according to Emerson (in Handayaningrat, 1996: 16), argues that the effectiveness (effectiveness) is: "is measuring in terms of Attaining prescribed goals or objectives". Effectiveness is a measure in the sense of achievement of goals or objectives that have been defined previously. Rohman Hipni. 2004. Definisi / pengertian efektivitas kerja. Hipni Rohman (Online) (http://hipni.blogspot.com/2011/07/ definisipengertian-efektivitas-kerja.html, retrieved, 4^th October 2014)

1.2  Statement of Problem

Based on the background of study above, the problem of the study is as follows:

a.       Is there the effectiveness of using textbook on students reading comprehension or the eighth grade student of SMPN 1 Aikmel in academic year 2014/2015

b.      To what extent is the effectiveness of using textbook on students reading comprehension or the eighth grade student of SMPN 1 Aikmel in academic year 2014/2015

1.3  Limitation of Study

The scope of the study is focused on:

1.    The subject of this study is the eighth grade students of SMPN 1 Aikmel in the school year of 2014/2015

2.    The object of the study is using textbook on students reading comprehension.

1.4  Objective of the Study

The purpose of this study can be stated briefly as follows:

a)      To know the effectiveness of the use of textbooks, thejunior high school students' reading comprehension.

b)      To know the effectiveness of the use of textbooks in students' reading comprehension tests after they are taught using the textbook

1.5  Significance of the Study

Dealing with the clarification that the Effectiveness of using textbooks on students reading comprehension for eight grade of Junior High School, the result of this research will be useful theoretically and practically are as follows:

1.5.1        Theoretically

The finding of this study is to serve as an attempt to contribute more effective English teaching and learning in Indonesia, especially in learning of English for SMP.

The result of research can be used as the reference for those who want to conduct a research in English teaching to build student's reading comprehension.

1.5.2        Practically

This study can provide English teachers with current theory and research findings related to foreign or second language teaching and provide them with empirical evidence about the effectiveness of using textbooks on students reading comprehension.

Student's reading comprehension is more developed than before using this textbook.

1.6  Outline of the Study

This thesis is consist of:

Chapter I Introduction

1.1.1        Background of the Study

1.1.2        Statement of the Problem

1.1.3        Limitation of the Problem

1.1.4        Objective of the Study

1.1.5        Significance of the Study

1.1.5.1  Theoretically

1.1.5.2  Practically

1.1.6        Outline of the Study

1.1.7        Review of Related Literature

Chapter II Key Terms of the Study

2.1.1        The Theoretical Framework

2.1.2        Research Methods

Chapter III Research Design

3.1  Population and Sample

3.2  Data of Research

3.2.1        Kinds and Source of Data

3.2.2        Method of Data Collection

3.3  Research Variable

3.4  Data Analysis

3.5  Hypothesis Testing

Chapter Iv Research Finding And Discussion

4.1 Research Finding

4.2 Description of data analysis hypothesis

4.3  Test Hypothesis

4.4 Discussion of the Study

4.5 Identifying the significance of the mean score from the two mean scores

Chapter V Conclusion And Suggestion

5.1 Conclusion

5.2 Suggestion