Author (Penulis)

Moh. Thahar Yunus
Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Author Identity (NPM)

12.1.01.08.0091

Abstract

It aims to describe how jigsaw technique is implemented in teaching reading to the eighth year students of SMP Negeri 2 Ngronggot and to describe the students’ responses of teaching reading using jigsaw technique to eight year students of SMP Negeri 2 Ngronggot. The focus of this research is VIII E class in the first semester 2016/2017 academic years. The method used in this research is qualitative. Case study is used as the design of this research which studied about the implementation of Jigsaw technique. The data were collected by using observation checklist, interview and documentation. Observation checklist is used to know the implementation process of jigsaw technique. Then, interview is used to know the students responses to the technique used by the teacher. Last, documentation is used to collect the teacher’s lesson plan. From these observation and interview, the writer found the result that the process of teaching reading using Jigsaw technique was not simple, because jigsaw needs preparations and steps orderly but it was proper technique that could be used to teach reading because jigsaw technique could motivate students in studying reading because based on the students interview most of student interest when jigsaw is implemented to learn about English especially in reading skill by engaging them to work in group. Then, the responses of the students were positive; they did not feel disappointed after teaching reading using Jigsaw technique. From those results, the writer can suggest to the English teacher that he should look for better techniques to teach the target language, especially in teaching reading like Jigsaw technique. In addition, the students also have to motivate themselves in joining English class, especially in reading activity. To other writers, it is hoped that they can conduct the better research by investigating the other kinds of skills that can be applied Jigsaw technique. KEYWORDS: Jigsaw Technique, Reading, Descriptive Text

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Reference

PUBLISHED

2017-02-14

JOURNAL

Simki-Pedagogia

ISSN

2599-073X

ISSUE

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