THE EMBEDDING ISLAMIC VALUES INTO READING COMPREHENSION MATERIAL: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION AT SMP ISLAM TERPADU FATHONA BATURAJA

Abstract

This research analyses students’ perception of the embedding Islamic values into reading comprehension material. This research uses the case study with descriptive qualitative. The objective of the research was to determine students' perceptions of embedding Islamic values into reading comprehension material at SMP Islam Terpadu Fathona Baturaja. The population of this research was 41 students of SMP Islam Terpadu Fathona Baturaja. The researcher took 41 students as the sample by applying total sampling. The data was collected through the questionnaire. It consists of 30 statements. The result of this research: 1. Stimulates students interest shows about 60,73% of students answered “often” and “always”; 2. Students participation and opennes to ideas shows about 76,35% of students answered “often” and “always”; 3. Interpersonal relationship among the students and the teaching during the learning program shows about 84,14% of students answered “often” and “always” of the embedding Islamic values into reading comprehension material. It mean that students assume that Islamic values contained in reading comprehension material and their application in the English classroom have stimulated student interest in learning, students will be able to actively participate in class and be able to open their minds logically and critically in creating self- creativity to read material that contains Islamic values and have a good relationship with the teacher if the teacher creates a comfortable atmosphere that will make students feel supported to expressed idea with the topic related to embedding Islamic values.