Students' Perception of Using Group Work in English Class

Monica Amelia Situmorang

doi:10.33541/jet.v7i1.2302

Monica Amelia Situmorang Universitas Kristen Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33541/jet.v7i1.2302

Keywords: Group Work, Students' Perception, Senior High School (SHS)

Abstract

Group work has become an essential part of modern methodology in teaching and learning because it offers teachers a powerful way to engage students and provides students with opportunities for cooperative learning. This study aimed to find out the students’ perception of using group work in English classes. Employing a survey design involving 50 tenth and eleventh graders, it was conducted in SMA 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta. Data were collected through a questionnaire including five indicators. The collected data were analyzed using the descriptive technique. Findings revealed that group work had a positive impact on students’ attitudes. Moreover, group work enlarged their commitment in completing assignments.

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