My Assignment

Bibliographic Citation

Fakhruddin, A. U. (2010). Menjadi guru favorit.Banguntapan Jogjakarta: Diva press

Introduction

The book I chose toreview for my task this time isentitled Menjadi Guru Favorit,byAsefUmar Fakhruddin(2010). This bookconsistsofsixchapters.In this book,AsefUmar Fakhruddinexplainedthatone key to successof a teachertoproducthigh quality personis that teacher mustbeidolizedby their students withoutleavingroles, rights andobligationsas ateacher, both in terms ofcognitive, emotional, andspiritualquotient.Since thiscanmakestudentsmoreenthusiastic to study.

I chosethisbookbecause I knowandbelievethat bookis veryusefulinthe futureasan aspiringeducator(teacher). It is not justfor meorany othereducatorcandidates, butthe book isalsointended foreducatorsin general andparticular. Educatorsingeneral termsarecommunitiesand all parents(families). Whereaseducatorsin aspecial senseare teachers, lecturers, and othersthat play a rolein the realm ofeducation, includingstudents whoserve aseducatorsinan organizationorothertutoringplaces.

This book willbeamotivationsandsolutions toproblemsvariousfaced byeducators. In addition, this bookwill also provideteachersandprovision ofknowledgeabouthow toeducatewell forprospective educators. This book isveryinteresting toread.In addition tointroducingthe public's perception or opinionaboutteachers, this book alsoprovidessolutions to faced problems byteachers, including thepublic opinion. Thisbook alsocanbe usedassubstanceof motivationin running theprofessionas a teacher. I recommend thatthis bookcan be readorevenpossessed byeveryteacherand prospectiveteacher.

Summary

The author says that being a teacher is not easy. Being a teacher should be constituted with the educational background of adequate teacher training. The teacher is an agent of change for the children toward their students better. Teachers is not only serve as an introduction or a carrier material in a monotone. Teachers are required to be able to master the various teaching techniques so that students are not bored. Teachers should be able to meet the demands society  in educating their children so that they can be useful to the nation. Therefore, the author also said thatthe teacher is a noble profession because it has a role to pick that very complex and must be accounted for in the world and the hereafter (Fakhruddin, 2010).

At the beginning of the discussion, the author explains briefly about the position, competencies, professional standards of teachers and the educational process. "Competence of teachers is a teachers ability in carrying out their duties responsibly. It means that the competence of teachers is an ability and authority of teachers in implementing its education profession. There are some special requirements presented by the author. One of them is the presence requires an adequate level of teacher education "(Fakhruddin, 2010).

In the second chapter, the author explainwho teacher is? He said that the teacher is the second parent for young protege who will replace the role of biological human parents. The teacher is a motivator who has always encouraged the children so that their students are more confident of the potential and talents. For example, make the prophets as an example that always eager to deliver the message. The teachers are the adventurers who are always looking for information that is more nimble as teaching materials and continue to seek knowledge without boundaries. Teachers are the liberators and fighters of the period of ignorance and backwardness. They are the personal are always trying to provide the best for the children so that their students can practice the patterns of thinking and a good attitude (Fakhruddin, 2010).

 In the third to the fifth chapter, the author explains how to become a favorite teacher. To become a favorite teacher, a teacher must have a pattern of exemplary behavior of young students so that they are respectful, reluctant but not afraid, happy, and relaxed. For example, patient, friendly, consistent and committed, humble, deliver the material by use language of love and affection(Fakhruddin, 2010).

In thelast chapter, the authorsconcludedthat teachers whopractice theattitudewise, goodand wisewill beidolizedby their young protege, the parentsand the wider community. They will also berespectedandhonored(Fakhruddin, 2010).

As a summary, an author explain about how to become a favorite teacher.Some of his material give suggest for educators or educator candidates to become a favorite teacher so the students can be easy to receive materials or lessons. He said that if the teachers make happy their students, their students will be more conscious to following their class and they are not feel suppressed. So, the students will be relax and enjoy to learn. Beside that, a favorite teacher will be idolized by the societies too.

Critique

The book is written by Asef Umar Fakhruddinis good and an interesting, because the author  describeshis theory that completed with example and some quotations of a favorite teacher in developing countries. For example, “the good teacher is materialized of heart” by Barbara Dorff. She is from Texas.

In issue in this book, is relevant to book written by AndiYudha entitled "Kenapa Guru HarusKreatif?"And the book written by Prof. Yan.DR. Abd.RahmanGetteng entitled "Menuju Guru ProfesionaldanBer-etika". The two books also give the teaching methods to be adopted by a teacher if the teacherwant to b a professional.

AndiYudha said that a teacher should be creative, because it will deliver creative teachers have a wide range of ideas in presenting the material so that the teaching-learning process is not monotonous. Teaching and learning process will be more relaxed and the students did not feel bored. Such situations would be to bring the kids to absorb lessons better and impressive. Creative not only in terms of general materials, such as math or science.

However, creative in terms of religious knowledge should also be maximized so that children do not feel a phobia to study of religion (Islam).Because the science of religion is the science that should be prioritized and invested early. In his book, AndiYudha describe traits that creative teachers, among others, flexible, optimistic, respectful, deft, humorous, inspirational, gentle, disciplined, responsive, empathetic and friendly (Yudha, 2009).

Although the book that written by AndiYudha is good to read by all teachers, this book is more directed to play group teacher. The book is also very good for teachers or people who love to read picture books. AndiYudha presents his book in a simple language so easy to understand and not boring because it comes with pictures of funny cartoon. In addition, this book comes with quotations and a few words of the hadith scholars as well as laws on teacher training.

Similarly, Prof. DR. Abd.RahmanGetteng’s book explain some methods to be a good teaching and the teachers are more in professional and have high ethical values ​​in the presence of young protege. Abd.Rahman said that the four competencies are regulated in Law No. 14 of 2005 on teachers and lecturers to support each other in strengthening the professionalism of teachers and lecturers. Competencies are competencies of education, personality, social, and professional (Getteng, 2009).
Abd.Rahman briefly describe his material, solid and clear by using a simple language. It is make usvery easy to understand. He also cites many words of the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah to support his argument. This book deserve to be read by all educators.

In conclusion, the contents of both books has the same issue in the book written by  AsefUmar Fakhruddin. One of the requirements to become a favorite teacher is a teacher must be creative and professional or ethical. It's all been described by Asef in his book as a whole, while AndiYudha and Abd. Rahman explained specifically. All three authors agree that a teacher must be able to attract the attention of their young proteges.theteachers must be creative, thoughtful, and ethical with professional.

Recommendation

Lastly, I want to say that the book I recommended to the teachers and prospective teachers in particular and to society at large, including parents. The book is very useful and provide motivation. Actually, this book not only motivateto remain steadfast in profession as a teacher, but also to live this life.

References

Fakhruddin, A. U. (2010). Menjadi guru favorit.Bangutapang Jogjakarta: Diva Press

Getteng, R. (2009). Menuju guru profesionaldanber-etika.Yogyakarta: Grha Guru

Yudha, A. (2009). Kenapa guru haruskreatif.Bandung: Mizan Media Utama (MUU).