Pratiwi, Rina Shanty (2014) IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION BY USING THINK-PAIR-SHARE TECHNIQUE FOR STUDENTS OF THE GRADE XI IPA 2 OF SMA N 1 SRANDAKAN IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014. S1 thesis, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.
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Abstract
The objective of this research is to improve the students’ reading comprehension of the eleventh grade students of IPA 2 class at SMAN 1 Srandakan in the academic year of 2013/2014 by using think-pair-share technique. This research was applied the principle of action research. This research was conducted in two cycles which included some steps such as reconnaissance, planning, conducting action and observation, and having reflection. The subjects of the research were the English teacher and the students of grade XI IPA 2 of SMAN 1 Srandakan. The data were obtained by testing the students’ comprehension, observing the teaching-learning process, interviewing the students and collaborator, holding discussions with the collaborators, and taking pictures of the teaching-learning process. The instruments used in this research were observation guideline, interview guideline, and digital camera. The data collection was qualitative data and it was supported by quantitative data which were obtained from the students’ reading score of pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed by data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. Furthermore, this research was applied time and theoretical triangulation to get trustworthiness. The results of the research showed that the students’ reading comprehension and students’ involvement in the reading class during teaching-learning process improved by using think-pair-share technique. This technique also improved the students’ reading interest. They learnt the materials in the groups easily. It was shown by the students being more active and enthusiastic during the teaching-learning process. They were more confident in reading the text and had more chances in sharing their ideas and knowledge about what they read to the others. The various activities made the class atmosphere enjoyable. The group work activities improved the students’ understanding towards the materials and the learning activities.
| Item Type: | Thesis (S1) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | reading comprehension, think-pair-share technique |
| Subjects: | Bahasa dan Sastra > Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa, Seni dan Budaya (FBSB) > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Admin Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Jun 2015 03:09 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jan 2019 23:29 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uny.ac.id/id/eprint/20428 |
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