DESIGNING ENGLISH DAY’S SCHOOL CULTURE

DESIGNING  ENGLISH DAY’S SCHOOL CULTURE

Rustiani Widiasih, M.Pd

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this paper is to describe English Day Program in SMA BAKKTi Ponorogo. . In this study the researcher used descriptive qualitative methods. The data collected in this study using three data collection techniques are: Questionnaire. Interviews, and observations. With this technique the authors hope to be able to prove the suitability of respondents' answers in questionnaires and interviews with reality. Data processing in this study is Editing, it is the initial stage after obtaining data from questionnaires and interviews. Technique of data analysis used processing result of interview which have been done at the time of spreading of questioner.  SMA BAKTI is a school that apply English day Program. On that day the whole school  practicing English, both oral and written. The  students and teachers spending a great time sharing activities  and speaking in English. English Day is able to enhance student’s interests in learning English. English Day should be prepared specifically in fostering the students to master English. English Day implementation will be carried out every certain day. There are several requirements that should be prepared so the English Day will run well. They are: A “Punishment” Room, Mr. “Punishment”, evidence’s card, spy, “Punishment Box”, and of course a system regulation.

Key words: English day, school Culture

1. INTRODUCTION

English is widely used as a second language and a foreign language including Indonesia.  As a foreign language, English is taught as one of the subjects at schools.  The use of the English language in school is important to bring students proficient in communicating internationally. English is one of the basic elements that must be mastered in the era of globalization. There are many reasons why English is important. English spread across almost the entire world. Many countries  use English as the main language of communication. Not only that,  English is also widely used as a second language and a third language including Indonesia
English is a means of communication between peoples and countries so  is very important to be mastered actively. English is the global language in all aspects of life; schools, commerce, politics and tourism. The use of the English language worldwide makes this language more and more rooted in the community.

Learning English is not difficult but  also not easy. When the students are asked about what was the most difficult subjects, in addition to math they would answer English.  Although English is already taught since elementary school but students still consider English is a difficult subject. Actually what is the problem that English is hard to learn? An expert in the teaching of English Douglas Brown said that if we want to learn English, we should make English as part of  lives, which means that we should try to use English in our lives.

English is taught in  limited time in a senior high school. Whereas, studying  a foreign language need a lot of time. English is different from other subject  studied in schools such as mathematics, chemistry, physics, et cetera. English is a set of skills because English is a tool used by humans to communicate to others. It must be used or practiced in daily life to become an expert. There is no quick way to learn English. Just like  as a chefs need to practice cooking every day, a great musician also need to exercise every day.  There should be solution to that problem. English Day program could be one of good and effective solutions to improve English skill toward students. The implementation of English Day is an effective strategy to develop student’s English proficiency level.  English Day program  involved the students and teachers as well.

. "English day"  is an effective solution to master English. SMA BAKTI PONOROGO ever applied “English Day” Program and run  well. The writer intent to do the research about how the English Program in SMA BAKTI Ponorogo is applied become school culture.

 2. METHOD

            The research was conducted in SMA BAKTI Ponorogo. In this study the researcher used descriptive qualitative methods. The data collected in this study using three data collection techniques are: Questionnaire. Interviews, and observations. The questionnaire used is a closed questionnaire. Closed questionnaires are questionnaires whose answers are predetermined so that respondents cannot or do not have the opportunity to add another answer (Singarimbun and Effendi, 1989: 177). Interview. Interviews were conducted using interview guides consisting of 15 questions, to respondents  (the headmaster, tearhers, and students of SMA BAKTI) who had filled out questionnaires. This interview aims to clarify the questionnaire data that has been obtained from the respondents. Observation is a way of collecting data by plunging and looking directly into the field (SMA BAKTI), against the object being studied or the population. With this technique the authors hope to be able to prove the suitability of respondents' answers in questionnaires and interviews with reality. Data processing in this study is Editing, it is the initial stage after obtaining data from questionnaires and interviews. Technique of data analysis used processing result of interview which have been done at the time of spreading of questioner.

3. DISCUSSION

Each school has a different school culture and have not the same way in building a school  culture. Differences in this way that describes their "uniqueness" of the school culture. School culture affect the dynamics of the school. School culture also affect the speed of the school in response to changes depending on the ability of the school in designing school organization. The school is a social system that has a unique organization and patterns of social relations among its members that are unique as well. It's called school culture. School culture is not only the responsibility of the school authorities. Schools can work with other parties, such as family and community to define the pattern of school culture (Ariefa Efianingrum, 2007: 51).

According Zamroni (2006: 15)  culture can be defined as the quality of life of a school that grew and developed based on the spirit and values ​​espoused certain school. So school culture can be interpreted as an internal quality-setting, environment, atmosphere, taste, nature and climate are perceived by all people. Usually the school culture is displayed in the form of how principals, teachers and other education personnel work, learn and relate to each other so that a school tradition. English Day  pragram in SMA BAKTI is one example of good school culture. The participants came from all students, teachers and employees.

English day is one day among the six days of learning at school when it is compulsory for students to use English to communicate, both among students, students with teachers, administration, seller and averyone at school.  Within one day students are forced to practice speaking and writing in English. Because all within the scope involved in this will eliminate the shame or fear of being wrong in learning because many people learn too. Implementation of the program can socialize English language among students. In addition, this could also attract students to learn and love English and improve English speaking skills. English day is an effective effort to get used the students to use English in their life.

To achieve the successfulness of English day program in SMA BAKTI, the first thing that should be done is train the headmaster, the teachers, and all staff in speaking English. English teachers can be the trainer.  Besides that, it is required some support device such as the English vocabulary that is placed around the classes and school environment. The students assigned to simulate and practice in everyday life, especially in the implementation of English day because English Day Program carried one day in  a week.

There are many alternative activities in English day. The activities in the rest time for example are listening to music and watch a movie together. Watching movies together is not just watching the flow of the movie but also learned English by listening to the dialogue and to find a translation. Other activities are: chatting and interviewing, picture labeling, English song appreciation, Proverb exchanging, Yell writing, yell competition, games, English film appreciation, Story telling, Debate, Wall magazine writing, English recount presentation, and many others.

English Day should be prepared before the implementation will be carried out every certain day. There are several requirements that should be prepared so the English Day will run well. They are:

a. System regulation.

The school has very important rule in designing English day program. The headmaster and the teachers plan the program and make the rules together. It is very important to make rules. School regulation is needed to active and discipline students to obey the rules that have been created. Because it involves many people may not all be directly adhere to use English to communicate.  It is necessary also in charge of the monitoring team to monitor the progress of learners. The school must also think about what should be done if there are students who do not adhere to using English

b. Spy

Spy is a person who secretly collects and reports information about the students. A spy job is to secretly obtain information and secretly keeps watch on and others. All teachers become spy. The students in turn become spy based on the schedule. The spy write the evidence of disobey students on the evidence’s card. Then he/she puts the cards into the Punishment box.

c. Mr. “Punishment”

Mr. Punishment is someone whose job is collecting and giving punishment to the students who is proven do not speak English in their conversation. SMA  BAKTI  select an English teacher as Mr. punishment. A punishment is the imposition of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome upon students. Mr. Punishment has responsibility in colleting the evidence card, calling the students in a punishment room and giving punishment. The punishment is something educated such as writing vocabularies, writing story, delivering a speech, retelling a story, telling an experience, memorizing English vocabulary and so on.

d. “Punishment” Room

 If the students disobey the rule, they would get the consequences. If there are students who violate they will be punished. Punishment room is needed to treat the students who disobey the rule. It is not like  a jail but a special room completed with facilities of English learning.

e. Evidence’s card

Evidence is something that furnishes proof or testimony. An evidence card is used to write the proof of the students who do not speak English. It is in the form of expressions or sentences. The evidence consists of the time and place where the students speak not in English.

f. Punishment Box

Punishment box is a small rectangular of wood, metal, cardboard, etc.,  with a lid or removable cover. The fuction isto keep the “Punishement cards”.  It is places in some palces in school.

            Those are the requirenments of designing  English Day’s School Culture in SMA BAKTI Ponorogo.  English day program will run well if the school really apply the rule.

5. CONCLUSION

            From the discussion above it can be concluded that  to design  English day as school culture in SMA BAKTI, it need some preparation like System regulation, Spy, Mr. “Punishment, “Punishment” Room, Evidence’s card, Punishment Box. Designing English day’s as school Culture is impossible without the rule of the headmaster, teachers and all of the components at school.  English day program will run well if the school really applies the rules.

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