A. Background
One of the curricula implemented in Indonesia is the Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP) or School-Based Curriculum. According to Peraturan Pemerintah No. 20 Tahun 2006, KTSP provides opportunities for schools to develop their own curriculum based on the basic competence and competence standards which have been formulated. In KTSP, listening, speaking, reading and writing are taught as four English language skills. Therefore, in learning English at school, students …show more content…
This statement means that the students who have good reading comprehension usually are able to reach high achievements school. In addition, by being able to understand textbooks and other reading materials, the students can make higher progress and development in other areas of learning language. Anderson, as cited in Nunan (2003: 68), has the same idea that reading is a necessary skill for learners of English as a second language. For most of these learners, reading is the most important skill to master in order to ensure success not only in learning English but also in the learning subjects which reading in English is …show more content…
It has recently been internationally recognized. According to Bakrie (2005), Batik has been recognized as an element of global cultural heritage produced by Indonesians. As a result, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) decide to add the traditional dyeing technique to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The sixth president of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked all Indonesians to wear Batik everyon October 2nd every year and many schools adapt this policy to acknowledge the policy of UNESCO and Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono by wearing Batik on most occasions. (thejakartapost.com,