The Implementation of Scientific Approach in Teaching English: A Case Study at SMA Cendana Pekanbaru

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This qualitative study was carried out to investigate the
implementation of scientific approach by English teachers at SMA
Cendana Pekanbaru. Furthermore, it was particularly intended to answer
three research questions: 1) How is the teachers’ basic understanding of
scientific approach in teaching English at SMA Cendana Pekanbaru? 2)
How is the implementation of scientific approach in teaching English at
SMA Cendana Pekanbaru? 3) What factors influence the implementation
of scientific approach at SMA Cendana Pekanbaru? The participants were
two English teachers. Data were generated from multiple sources such as
conducting classroom observations, semi-structured interviews and
documents. The data were later analyzed qualitatively to explore teachers’
understanding of scientific approach implementation in teaching English at
SMA Cendana Pekanbaru and the influential factors of it. The result of the
analysis concluded both teachers have good basic understanding of the
scientific approach. However, in implementing the scientific approach,
they were not at the same level. Among the five stages of the scientific
approach, one of the teachers implemented them optimally while the other
was not optimum during the observing and questioning stage. The teachers
reported that the factors influence the implementation of scientific
approach were about the contributing of in-service training toward
scientific approach understanding and the availability of facilities and
learning sources. Encouraging academic environment and teacher
creativity has also been reported as another influential factors. The findings
of this study provide the insights and recommendations for related
authorities as well as establishing chances for the further research on the
implementation of scientific approach in teaching English and other similar
contexts.
Keywords: curriculum implementation, scientific approach, teaching
English

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