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Vegayanto Abdurrakhman Alfikri Ansas, 2014

The Implementation of Quantum Thinker Model in Teaching Reading

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATIVE ... i

PREFACE ... ii

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...iii

ABSTRACT ... iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ... v

LIST OF TABLES ...viii

LIST OF FIGURES ... ix

LIST OF APPENDICES ... x

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ... 1

1.1 Background of the Study ... 1

1.2 Statement of the Problems ... 5

1.3 Aims of Study ... 5

1.4 Significance of the Study ... 6

1.5 Clarification of Terms ... 6

1.6 Organization of the Paper... 7

CHAPTER 2: QUANTUM THINKER MODEL IN TEACHING READING ... 9

2.1 Reading ... 9

2.1.1 The Nature of Reading ... 9

2.1.2 The Purpose of Reading ... 10

2.1.3 Reading Approaches ... 10

2.2 Reading Comprehension ... 11

2.2.1 Aspects of Reading Comprehension ... 13

2.2.1.1 Background Knowledge ... 13

2.2.1.2 Vocabulary Knowledge ... 14

2.2.1.3 Reading Fluency... 14

2.3 Teaching Reading... 15

2.3.1 Theories Underlying Teaching Reading ... 15

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2.3.3 The Schema Theory ... 16

2.3.4 The Metacognitive Theory ... 17

2.3.5 Concerns in Teaching Reading ... 18

2.4 Teaching Model ... 18

2.4.1 Quantum Thinker Model ... 19

2.4.2 The Principles of Quantum Thinker Model ... 19

2.4.3 Quantum Teaching ... 21

2.4.4 Quantum Learning ... 22

2.5 Quantum Thinker Model in Teaching Reading ... 23

2.6 Previous Study ... 26

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY ... 28

3.1 Formulation of the Problems ... 28

3.2 Research Design ... 28

3.3 Research Site and Participants ... 29

3.4 Data Collection... 29

3.4.1 Instruments ... 30

3.4.1.1 Classroom Observation ... 30

3.4.1.2 Written Documents ... 33

3.4.1.3 Interview ... 33

3.4.2 Research Procedures ... 34

3.4.2.1 Teacher's Activity before the Program ... 34

3.4.2.2 Teacher and Students' Activity ... 36

3.5 Data Analysis ... 39

3.5.1 Analysis of Classroom Observation ... 39

3.5.2 Analysis of Written Documents ... 39

3.5.3 Analysis of Interview ... 40

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ... 42

4.1 The Implementation of Quantum Thinker model in Teaching Reading42 4.1.1 The Steps of Quantum Thinker model in Teaching Reading ... 42

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4.2.1 Benefits of Implementing Quantum Thinker model... 45

4.2.1.1 Benefits to The Teacher ... 46

4.2.1.2 Benefits to The Students ... 50

4.2.1.2.1 Improvement in Students' Reading Comprehension ... 50

4.2.2 Students' Responses toward The Implementation of Quantum Thinker model ... 58

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS ... 64

5.1 Conclusions ... 64

5.2 Suggestions ... 65

REFERENCES ... 67

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1 Students' Activities Checklist ... 30

Table 3.2 Observed Students' Responses ... 32

Table 3.3 The Research Timetable... 36

Table 3.4 Lesson Summary ... 36

Table 4.1 The evidence in teacher's field notes 1 ... 47

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1 Quantum Thinker Model in Teaching ... 24

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A Lesson Plans ... 73

Appendix B Students' Worksheets ... 109

Appendix C Interview Transcription ... 182

Appendix D Students' Checklists and Teacher's Field Notes ... 187

Appendix E The Coding and Categorization of The Process of Reading Activities ... 203

Appendix F The Classroom's Photos ... 216

Appendix G Video Recording Transcription ... 220