Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions of Indonesian Language Textbook Feasibility For Class VII SMP in Writing Learning of Non-Literary Texts

Abstract

This study aims to determine the perceptions of teachers and students on the feasibility of Indonesian language textbook for grade VII junior high school in learning to write non-literary texts. The research used descriptive quantitative methods with a survey approach. Sampling in this research was carried out using a convenience sampling technique. The research was conducted by involving 12 Indonesian language teachers of grade VII junior high school in Yogyakarta City and 32 students of class VII D of SMP Negeri 1 Yogyakarta. Data collection techniques were carried out through surveys with questionnaires using Likert scale calculations. Based on the result of the study, it can be concluded that there are differences in perceptions between teachers and students regarding statements on the feasibility of grade VII Indonesian language textbook in learning to write non-literary texts. However, there is a perception of doubt from teachers and students in every feasibility of content, presentation, and language. It can be concluded that based on teachers' and students' perceptions of the feasibility of the content, the feasibility of the presentation, and the feasibility of the language, the Indonesian language textbook for grade VII of the Merdeka Curriculum published by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology 2021 is not feasible for use in carrying out non-literary text writing learning. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct follow-up research on the needs of teachers and students in developing textbook specifically for writing non-literary texts in grade VII junior high school, especially on content feasibility, presentation feasibility, and language feasibility.