IMPROVEMENT OF ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUBJECT OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS USING THE LEARNING TOGETHER METHOD IN GRADE X5 STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 6 KEDIRI SEMESTER 1 OF THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

Authors

  • Sindia Dewi Nerawati PPG FKIP Universitas Slamet Riyadi
  • Sri Handayani PPG Universitas Slamet Riyadi
  • Ema Butsi Prihastari PPG Universitas Slamet Riyadi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33061/jipg.v2i1.13202

Keywords:

learning achievement, learning together, descriptive text

Abstract

This study aims to improve the English learning achievement of tenth-grade students (class X5) at SMA Negeri 6 Kediri in descriptive texts through the implementation of the cooperative learning model Learning Together. The study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis & McTaggart model in two cycles. The subjects were 32 students. Data were collected through achievement tests, observations, and motivation questionnaires, and analyzed using descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. The results showed an increase in average scores from 68.2 (pre-cycle) to 77.4 (cycle I) and 85.1 (cycle II), with mastery learning improving from 46.88% to 96.88%. The Learning Together model effectively enhanced students’ understanding of text structure, vocabulary mastery, writing skills, and active participation.

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Published

15-06-2024

How to Cite

Nerawati, S. D., Handayani, S., & Prihastari, E. B. (2024). IMPROVEMENT OF ENGLISH LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUBJECT OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS USING THE LEARNING TOGETHER METHOD IN GRADE X5 STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 6 KEDIRI SEMESTER 1 OF THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Guru, 2(1), 44–49. https://doi.org/10.33061/jipg.v2i1.13202

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Guru: Juni 2024

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