TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING

(TBLT): A NARRATIVE INQUIRY

THESIS

By:

Angga Nafis Akmal

201310100311263

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2020

TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING

(TBLT): A NARRATIVE INQUIRY

THESIS

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

Degree in English Language Education

By:

Angga Nafis Akmal

201310100311263

ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2020

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Motto and Dedication

"When something is important enough,

you do it even if the odds are not in your favor"

(Elon Musk)

I dedicate this thesis to:

My family

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In this opportunity, the writer would like to express the deepest thanks to

several people who have helped the writer in giving suggestion, correction, and

spirit for doing the thesis:

1. Mr. Bayu H. Wicaksono, M. Ed., Ph.D. as the first advisor for his supervision,

advice, and guidance during the process of writing this thesis.

2. Mr. Masyhud, M.Pd. as the second advisor who has guided and corrected the

process of thesis writing with constructive comments and suggestions.

3. All of my family and friends for their patience, advice and prayer. Therefore,

the writer could complete this thesis.

May Allah SWT bless them and their family. Moreover, this study is

expected to be useful for all readers. Suggestions and criticism will be accepted for

the improvement of this thesis.

Malang, January 21, 2020

The researcher,

Angga Nafis Akmal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Motto and Dedication ............................................................................................. iii

AUTHOR’S DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY ............................................. iv

ABSTACT .............................................................................................................. v

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................... vi

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................... vii

LIST OF APPENDICES ........................................................................................ ix

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

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

1.2 Research Problem ..................................................................................... 3

1.3 Research Objectives ................................................................................. 3

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

1.5 Scope and Limitation ................................................................................ 4

1.6 Definition of Key Terms .......................................................................... 4

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW ................................................................. 6

2.1 Perception ................................................................................................. 6

2.1.1 Types of Perception........................................................................... 6

2.1.2 Influence of Perception ..................................................................... 7

2.2 Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) ................................................. 9

2.2.1 Types of Tasks ................................................................................ 10

2.2.2 TBLT Framework ........................................................................... 11

2.2.3 Teacher’s Role in TBLT ................................................................. 12

2.2.4 The Implementation of TBLT ......................................................... 14

2.2.5 Challenges in The Implementation of TBLT .................................. 15

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD ............................................................... 17

3.1 Research Design ..................................................................................... 17

3.2 Research Subject .................................................................................... 17

3.3 Data Collection ....................................................................................... 19

3.3.1 Technique and Instrument ............................................................... 19

3.3.2 Procedures ....................................................................................... 20

3.4 Data Analysis ......................................................................................... 21

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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ........................... 22

4.1 Research Findings .................................................................................. 22

4.1.1 Teacher’s Perception of TBLT........................................................ 22

4.1.2 The Challenge in Implementing TBLT ........................................... 25

4.2 Discussion .............................................................................................. 26

4.2.1 What is the teachers’ perception of TBLT? .................................... 27

4.2.2 What is the teachers’ Challenge in implementing TBLT? .............. 28

CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION .......................................... 30

5.1 Conclusion .............................................................................................. 30

5.2 Suggestions ............................................................................................. 31

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

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LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: Interview Transcription of General English Teacher 1

APPENDIX 2: Interview Transcription of General English Teacher 2

APPENDIX 3: Interview Transcription of ESP Teacher 1

APPENDIX 4: Interview Transcription of ESP Teacher 2

APPENDIX 5: Narrative Frame of General English Teacher 1

APPENDIX 6: Narrative Frame of General English Teacher 2

APPENDIX 7: Narrative Frame of ESP Teacher 1

APPENDIX 8: Narrative Frame of ESP Teacher 2

APPENDIX 9: Interview Guide

APPENDIX 10: Narrative Frame

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