ABSTRACT

Yudhistira, Ireina. 2018. English as a Local Content Subject in SDN Pemurus Dalam  

       3 Banjarmasin: Teachers and Parents’ Perception. Sarjana’s Thesis, English

       Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Lambung Mangkurat   

       University, Banjarmasin. Advisors: (1) Dr. Rina Listia, M.Pd (2) Asmi

       Rusmanayanti, S.Pd, M.Sc

Keywords: English, local content subject, perception

            Despite the policy of English as a local content subject in Indonesia’s elementary school, the process of teaching and learning English is still important. However, there are some aspects that need to be considered in implementing the policy, for instance, teachers and parents’ perception. This research is intended to find out about teacher and parents’ perception toward the implementation of English as a local content subject in SDN Pemurus Dalam 3 Banjarmasin.

           This research used descriptive quantitative approach. The subjects consisted of 10 teachers and 108 parents. The data were collected by using 4-point Likert scale questionnaires that was distributed to teachers and student’s parents. In analyzing the data, the researcher used descriptive statistic that were done by calculating mean, standard deviation, and categorized the total score.     

           The result of the study indicated that, all teachers and the majority of parents had positive perception toward the implementation of English as a local content subject in SDN Pemurus Dalam 3 Banjarmasin. As suggestions, teachers and parents’ positive perception should be accompanied with their understanding of young learners’ characteristics and English for young learner’s principle. Moreover, the government should also consider teachers and parents’ perception in making future policy related to English for young learner.