GRADE V STUDENTS’ CHARACTERISTICS OF MI AL-MULTAZAM IN THE ENGLISH LEARNING PROCESS AT ELEMENTARY ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS

Abstract

The aim of this research is to observe the characteristics of  grade V students at MI Al-Multazam in  English learning process. Students’ characteristics can be observed according to the students learning drive, learning style, and initial potential. Students (santri) are students at Islamic boarding school.  The children who are separated from their parents are in the process of development, both physically and psychologically. During their development, students have unique characteristics and are interesting to study in the learning process. Qualitative descriptive is the approach used by researchers in this research. Data was obtained through observation and interviews. The results of the research show that differences in student characteristics are a problem for educators in delivering foreign language learning material. Students tend to fluctuate in the English learning process. They have problems with unstable psychological conditions, learning styles that require teachers to use a variety of learning. Interest in learning English still requires intense motivation from teachers. The background of each student from various families and living independently in a boarding school greatly influences and adds to the uniqueness of how English is taught in Islamic boarding schools. Therefore, effective learning methods are needed, solutions by designing learning that is active, creative, effective and fun for students.