TEACHER’S REWARD AND PUNISHMENT IN ENGLISH LEARNING PROCESS

This research aimed at analyzing the reward and punishment used by the teacher
in English learning process. This research was carried out using a descriptive
qualitative. The data for this research was gathered from one English teacher and
ninth grade students of SMP Negeri 9 Binjai. The data collection techniques
encompassed in this research involved observation and interviews. Based on the
results of the analysis there were three kinds of rewards that the teacher gave to
students such as praise or compliments, tangible rewards or gifts, and non-verbal
rewards. However, praise and non-verbal rewards are the most common rewards
that the teacher used in class during the learning process. For punishment, there
were two kinds that the teacher gave to students, such as a request and a warning.
Then, the implementation of rewards and punishments in the English learning
process went well, and last, the teacher gave rewards and punishments to students
in the English learning process with the main reasons being to create an effective
learning environment, manage the class, and support students' development. For
English teachers, in giving rewards and punishments to students, it is suggested to
maintain a balance between the two, neither more nor less. For further researchers,
it is suggested to conduct research with a depth of discussion from various points
of view.