Exploring the Implementation of Cooperative Learning Strategy in Teaching English at the Eighth Grade of SMPN 281 Jakarta

mudjiono; drs. zuhad ahmad, m. pd;

Ade Setyaherwanti Rahayu Putri: 1601055030. Exploring the Implementation of Cooperative Learning Strategy in Teaching English at the Eighth Grade of SMPN 281 Jakarta. Paper. Jakarta: The School of Teacher Training and Education. The University of Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka, 2020.
The objective of this problem is to find empirical evidence of whether or not the implementation of the Cooperative Learning Strategy that is used by two English teachers is in line with the principles of that strategy. The writer used a qualitative method. The participants of this study were two English Teachers at The Eighth Grade of SMPN 281 Jakarta. Data were collected through preliminary observation and interviews.
Based on the result of the observation, the writer concludes that in the implementation of a cooperative learning strategy, two English teachers applied the cooperative learning strategy according to its principles. The process of using cooperative learning strategies has been running accordingly. As a corollary, students were becoming more courageous in speaking and expressing their opinions; they also seem to enjoy participating in the learning process using this strategy.