CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study
Language is a tool that has primary function to communicate
information. Language may refer either to the specifically human capacity for
acquiring and using complex systems of communication. Language as a
communication system is thought to be fundamentally different from and of
much higher complexity than those of other species as it is based on a
complex system of rules relating symbols to their meanings, resulting in an
indefinite number of possible innovative utterances from a finite number of
elements. English is the language of diplomacy and international
communications, business, tourism, education, science, computer technology,
programming, software, etc, it dominates the web. Because English is so
widely spoken and while it is not official language in most countries, it is
currently the language most often taught as a foreign language and to provide
a contribution for increasing the quality of teaching learning through variety
of technique. Many language teachers are as concerned to help their students
to develop as people and in their ability to relate to others as they are to help
them to develop their ability to use the foreign language. For example, it is
not enough for students to have a competent ability in a language if they
cannot develop a conversation or discussion.
In this sense, language teachers have a role as communication teachers
and indeed, as teachers in the broadest sense. It is important to have as wide
range of resources as possible in the teaching so that students can have a rich
base and stimulus for this development. There are two forms of language
those are spoken and written. Spoken language involved sounds that
produced by our oral system and while written language is language in the
form of text. Both, spoken and written language are used for communication
and exchange information between speakers and listeners.
English is particulary the most dominant language spoken around the
world. The domination of English language globally is undeniable. Knowing
that young language learners seems to pick up another language very
quickly just by exposure, media are needed to be used in the classroom.
There are many media can be used for learning, for example like using
games, song lyrics and even pictures. Pictures are especially believed
very effective to improve student’s ability. Picture is visual, it is very
effective to stimulate the eagerness of students in learning language.
Using pictures in teaching and learning will help students to pay
attention to things they have not seen which are relating to their subject.
Teacher can use any pictures like posters, paintings or any printed pictures as
they are very easy to find. As a good teacher we can filter kind of pictures
that are appropriate and related to the topic choosen before bringing
them in the classroom. Appropriate and interesting pictures are very
effective for teaching.
1.2 Question of the Study
1. How is the effectiveness of using pictures in teaching and learning
English?
2. What is the aims of Pictures for Language Learning ?
1.3 Objective of the Study
1. The objectives of this study is to find out the effectiveness of using pictures
in teaching and learning.
2. And to find out the aims of Pictures for Language Learning.
1.4 Pedagogy Significant
The result of the study would be useful for:
1. English Teacher
a. To give teacher inspiration and information about an alternative
technique in teaching and learning process.
b. Teachers can develop their technique in teaching and learning process.
2. Students
To increase student’s motivation and interest in learning which
can improve their ability achievements.
