The Use Of Cooperative Learning Type Roundtable Technique To Improve The Ability Of The Second Year Students Of SMAN 10 Pekanbaru In Writing Hortatory Exposition Text

Abstract

The purpose of this classroom action research was to investigate the effectiveness of cooperative learning type Roundtable technique in improving students’ ability in writing hortatory exposition text at SMAN 10 Pekanbaru. The participants of this research were 38 students of grade XI who had poor to average level of English proficiency. The data mainly gained from the writing test which was divided into pre-test and post-test. The findings indicated that Roundtable technique had a positive effect on the students’ writing ability particularly in each components of writing. It can be seen in the statistical analysis which showed that the mean score in the pre-test was 43,9, increased to 60,85 in post-test 1 and 76,37 in post-test 2. It was revealed that the use of Roundtable technique statistically improved students’ writing ability. Moreover, qualitative evidence showed that students within cooperative learning situation were actually making meaning for themselves and others. This classroom situation helped the researcher and the students conducted a creative, effective, and cooperative learning process. Roundtable technique was highly effective with creative writing and enjoyable brainstorming activities. This structure encourages responsibility for the group and team building.