THE PRAXIS OF HONESTY BUILDING AT SMPN 1 PEKANBARU

Abstract

This study is aimed to investigate the praxis of honesty building in teaching and learning activities at SMPN 1 Pekanbaru. The data of this study were teacher and students activities in English classroom which were gathered by using observation and interview. The results showed that teacher and students have embarked the honesty praxis which is theoretically stated in Kompetensi Inti 2 in 2013 Curriculum by stimulating the aspects of responsibility, trustworthy, and discipline frequently at the main stage. There was a consistency showed by teacher and students in practicing the honesty as presented when the teacher gave instructions to close the book then all students followed it without any disobedience and it explained the concept of praxis is a reflection activity which bring theory into practice. It concludes that English teaching and learning activities at SMPN 1 Pekanbaru have contributed in the praxis of honesty.

Keywords: Praxis, Honesty, English Classroom, Junior High School