CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD RESEARCH METHOD
A. Findings
1. Critical Thinking Skill
Below is the scoring classification of the questionnaire about students' perception toward the implementation of critical thinking skill.
Table 4.2 Result of questionnaire on critical thinking skill
No. Statement SA A UN D SD
1
If I am not satisfied with an answer, then I will keep asking until I get an answer that makes me understand.
23 (71, 88%)
9 (28,12%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
2
I am able to make my own conclusion from the material that has been studied.
16 (50%)
13 (40, 62%)
3 (9,37%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
3
I discuss different opinions from members of my group in order to get the right answer.
20 (62, 5%)
12 (37, 5%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
4
I will first correct the work that I have done before it is collected.
17 (53, 12%)
14 (43, 75%)
0 (0%)
1 (3, 12%)
0 (0%)
5
I try to think of the truth of my answer before answering question from the teacher.
26 (81, 25%)
5 (15, 63%)
1 (3, 12%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
6
I do not freely accept various opinions or ideas from others.
12 (37, 5%)
18 (56, 25%)
2 (6, 25%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
7
I am able to compare someone’s opinion with someone else’s opinion
18 (56, 25%)
12 (37, 5%)
1 (3, 12%)
1 (3, 12%)
0 (0%)
8
I am able to answer the question given by the teacher based on my own thoughts.
13 (40, 63%)
17 (53, 12%)
2 (6, 25%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
9
I am able to solve problem in learning and analyze them with the result of my own thoughts.
5 (15, 62%)
17 (53, 13%)
10 (31, 25%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
10
I am able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
14 (43, 75%)
16 (50%)
2 (6, 25%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Based on table 4.2 shows, the first statement indicates that23 (71, 88%) students who chose Strongly Agree (SA), 9 (28, 12%) choose Agree (A), none chose Undecided (UN), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students strongly agree with the statement which state that they are not quickly satisfied with an answer and will ask questions until they understand.
For the second statement indicates that 16 (50%) students who chose Strongly Agree (SA), 13 (40, 62%) choose Agree (A), and 3 (9, 37%) chose Undecided (UN), while none choose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students strongly agree with the statement which state that they can make their own conclusion from the material that has been studied.
For third statement indicates that 20 (62, 5%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 12 (37, 5%) choose Agree (A), and none choose Undecided (UN), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students strongly agree with the statement which state that they discuss different opinions in order to get the right answer.
For fourth statement indicates that 17 (53, 12%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 14 (43, 75%) choose Agree (A), none choose Undecided (UN), 1 (3, 12%) choose Disagree (D) and none choose Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students strongly agree with the statement which state that they correct their work before collected.
For the fifth statement indicates that 17 (53, 12%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 14 (43, 75%) choose Agree (A), none choose Undecided (UN), 1 (3, 12%) choose Disagree (D) and none choose Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students strongly agree with the statement which state that they try to think of the truth of their answers before answering questions from the teacher.
For the sixth statement indicates that 12 (37, 5%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 18 (56, 25%) choose Agree (A), 2 (6, 25%) choose
Undecided (UN), none choose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students agree with the statement which state that they do not freely accept various opinions or ideas from others.
For the seventh statement indicates that 18 (56, 25%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 12 (37, 5%) choose Agree (A), 1 (3, 12%) choose Undecided (UN), 1 (3, 12%) choose Disagree (D) and none choose Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students strongly agree with the statement which state that they can compare someone’s opinion with someone else’s opinion.
For the eighth statement indicates that 13 (40, 63%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 17 (53, 12%) choose Agree (A), 2 (6, 25%) choose Undecided (UN), while none choose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students agree with the statement which state that they can answer the question given by the teacher based on their own thoughts.
Next, for the ninth statement indicates that 5 (15, 62%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 17 (53, 13%) choose Agree (A), 10 (31, 25%) choose Undecided (UN), while none choose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the most students agree with the statement which state that they can solve problem in learning and analyze them with the result of their own thoughts.
The last, tenth statement indicates that 14 (43, 75%) out of students choose Strongly Agree (SA), 16 (50%) choose Agree (A), 2 (6, 25%) choose Undecided (UN), while none choose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It shows the
most students agree with the statement which state that they can distinguish between fact and opinion.
The data from the questionnaire had shown thatfrom 32 students, total score of the questionnaire was 1419, so the mean score was 44. 34. It indicates that the students had strongly positive perception in the implementation of critical thinking skill.
2.Communicative Skill
Below is the scoring classification of the questionnaire about students' perception toward the implementation of communicative skill.
Table 4.3 Result of questionnaire oncommunicative skill
No. Statement SA A UN D SD
1
I am able to understand more easily the material conveyed by the teacher by using English and Indonesian.
15 (46, 87%)
11 (34, 38%)
4 (12, 5%)
2 (6, 25%)
0 (0%)
2
I am able to master English well with the use of English and Indonesian in learning.
10 (31, 25%)
9 (28, 12%)
13 (40, 63%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
3
I have no difficulty in learning when the teacher uses English and Indonesian.
15 (46, 87%)
8 (25%)
8 (25%)
1 (3, 13%)
0 (0%)
4
I am more active in learning by using English and Indonesian.
16 (50%)
5 (15, 62%)
8 (25%)
3 (9, 38%)
0 (0%)
5
I understand very well the instructions given by the teacher during the class with the use of English and Indonesian.
17 (53, 12%)
8 (25%)
7 (21, 88%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
6
The use of English and Indonesian makes me understand toward the meaning of every sentence which is explained by the teacher.
20 (62, 5%)
6 (18, 75%)
5 (15, 63%)
1 (3, 12%)
0 (0%)
7
I am able to complete the assignment given by the teacher well by using English and Indonesian.
22 (68, 75%)
7 (21, 88%)
3 (9, 38%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
8
I am able to find out various new
vocabularies in English by using English and Indonesian in learning.
20 (62, 5%)
12 (37, 5%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
9
I like the teacher using a combination of English and Indonesian in delivering the material in class.
22 (68, 75%)
7 (21, 88%)
1 (3, 12%)
2 (6, 25%)
0 (0%)
10
I am able to use a combination of English and Indonesian in learning English.
15 (46, 87%)
9 (28, 13%)
8 (25%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
Based on the table 4.3, in the first statement the result showsthat there are 15 (46, 87%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 11 (34, 38%) choose Agree (A), 4 (12, 5%) choose undecided (UN), 2 (6, 25%) choose disagree (D) while none choose strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they canunderstand more easily the material conveyed by the teacher by using English and Indonesian.
In the second statement the result showsthat there are 10 (31, 25%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 9 (28, 12%) choose Agree (A), 13 (40, 63%) choose undecided (UN), while none choose disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students undecided with the statement which states that they canmaster English well with the use of English and Indonesian in learning.
In the third statement the result showsthat there are 15 (46, 87%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 8 (25%) choose Agree (A), 8 (25%) choose undecided (UN), 1 (3, 13%) choose disagree (D) while none choose strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they have no difficulty in learning when the teacher uses English and Indonesian.
In the fourth statement the result shows that there are 16 (50%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 5 (15, 62%) choose Agree (A), 8 (25%) choose undecided (UN), 3 (9, 38%) choose disagree (D) while none choose strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they aremore active in learning by using English and Indonesian.
In the fifth statement the result showsthat there are 17 (53, 12%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 8 (25%) choose Agree (A), 7 (21, 88%) choose undecided (UN), while none choose disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that theyunderstand very well the instructions given by the teacher during the class with the use of English and Indonesian.
In the sixth statement the result showsthat there are 20 (62, 5%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 6 (18, 75%) choose Agree (A), 5 (15, 63%) choose undecided (UN), 1 (3, 12%) choose disagree (D) while none choose strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that the use of English and Indonesian makes them understand toward the meaning of every sentence which is explained by the teacher.
In the seventh statement the result showsthat there are 22 (68, 75%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 7 (21, 88%) choose Agree (A), 3 (9, 38%) choose undecided (UN), while none choose disagree (D) and strongly
disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they can complete the assignment given by the teacher well by using English and Indonesian.
In the eighth statement the result showsthat there are 20 (62, 5%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 12 (37, 5%) choose Agree (A), while none choose undecided (UN), disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they can find out various new vocabularies in English by using English and Indonesian in learning.
In the ninth statement the result showsthat there are 22 (68, 75%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 7 (21, 88%) choose Agree (A), 1 (3, 12%) choose undecided (UN), 2 (6, 25%) choose disagree (D) while none choose strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they like the teacher using a combination of English and Indonesian in delivering the material in class.
The last statement showsthat there are 15 (46, 87%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 9 (28, 13%) choose Agree (A), 8 (25%) choose undecided (UN), while none choose disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), through the data percentage it can be revealed that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they can use a combination of English and Indonesian in learning English.
The data from the questionnaire had shown thatfrom 32 students, total score of the questionnaire was 1377, so the mean score was 43. 03. It indicates that the students hadstrongly positive perception in the implementation of communicative skill.
3.Collaborative Skill
Below is the scoring classification of the questionnaire about students' perception toward the implementation of collaborative skill.
Table 4.4 Result of questionnaire on collaborative skill
No. Statement SA A UN D SD
1
By doing group work activities, the work will become easier because we help each other in completing work.
21 (65, 62%)
4 (12, 5%)
7 (21, 88%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
2
Group work activities make me easier to understand English subject matter.
11 (34, 37%)
8 (25%)
9 (28, 12%)
3 (9, 38%)
1 (3, 13%)
3
Group work activities teach me not to pay attention to personal interests but to prioritize shared interests.
24 (75%)
7 (21, 87%)
1 (3, 13%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
4
My knowledge in learning English is increasing by group work activities.
6 (18, 75%)
15 (46, 87%)
7 (21, 87%)
3 (9, 37%)
1 (3, 13%)
5
I feel more confident when I become a part of a group.
12 (37, 5%)
9 (28, 12%)
10 (31, 25%)
1 (3, 13%)
0 (0%)
6
I like group work activities because my friend and I can exchange ideas and opinions.
16 (50%)
12 (37, 5%)
4 (12, 5%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
7
By doing group work activities I can more quickly complete the assignment given by the teacher.
14 (43, 75%)
10 (31, 25%)
4 (12, 5%)
2 (6, 25%)
2 (6,25%)
8
I prefer study with a group than study alone.
7 (21, 87%)
12 (37, 5%)
9 (28, 13%)
2 (6, 25%)
2 (6, 25%)
9
Group work activities can teach me how to respect the opinions of others.
24 (75%)
8 (25%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
10
By doing group work activities I become more active in learning
English.
6 (18, 75%)
20 (62, 5%)
5 (15, 62%)
0 (0%)
1 (3, 13%)
Based on the table 4.4, for the first statement it can be revealed that there are 21 (65, 62%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 4 (12, 5%) choose Agree (A), 7 (21, 88%) choose undecided (UN), while none choose disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students
strongly agree with the statement which states that by doing group work activities, the work will become easier.
For the second statement it can be revealed that there are 11 (34, 37%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 8 (25%) choose Agree (A), 9 (28, 12%) choose undecided (UN), 3 (9, 38%) choose disagree (D) and 1 (3, 13%) choose strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they can easily understand English subject matter by group work activities.
For the third statement it can be revealed that there are 24 (75%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 7 (21, 87%) choose Agree (A), 1 (3, 13%) choose undecided (UN), while none choose disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that group work activities teach them not to pay attention to personal interests but to prioritize shared interests.
For the fourth statement it can be revealed that there are 6 (18, 75%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 15 (46, 87%) choose Agree (A), 7 (21, 88%) choose undecided (UN), 3 (9, 37%) choose disagree (D) and 1 (3, 13%) choose strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students agree with the statement which states that their knowledge in learning English is increasing by group work activities.
For the fifth statement it can be revealed that there are 12 (37, 5%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 9 (28, 12%) choose Agree (A), 10 (31, 25%) choose undecided (UN), 1 (3, 13%) choose disagree (D) while none choose
strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they feel more confident when become a part of a group.
For the sixth statement it can be revealed that there are 16 (50%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 12 (37, 5%) choose Agree (A), 4 (12, 5%) choose undecided (UN), while none choose disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they like group work activities because they can exchange ideas and opinions.
For the seventh statement it can be revealed that there are 14 (43, 75%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 10 (31, 25%) choose Agree (A), 4 (12, 5%) choose undecided (UN), 2 (6, 25%) choose disagree (D) and 2 (6, 25%) choose strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that they can more quickly complete the assignment given by the teacher by doing group work activities.
For the eighth statement it can be revealed that there are 7 (21, 87%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 12 (37, 5%) choose Agree (A), 9 (28, 13%) choose undecided (UN), 2 (6, 25%) choose disagree (D) and 2 (6, 25%) choose strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students agree with the statement which states that they prefer study with a group than study alone.
For the ninth statement it can be revealed that there are 24 (75%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 8 (25%) choose Agree (A), while none choose
undecided (UN), disagree (D) and strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students strongly agree with the statement which states that group work activities can teach them how to respect the opinions of others.
For the last statement it can be revealed that there are 6 (18, 75%) students who choose strongly agree (SA), 20 (62, 5%) choose Agree (A), 5 (16, 62%) choose undecided (UN), none choose disagree (D) and 1 (3, 13%) choose strongly disagree (SD), thus it can be concluded that the most students agree with the statement which states that they become more active in learning English by doing group work activities.
The data from the questionnaire had shown thatfrom 32 students, total score of the questionnaire was 1322, so the mean score was 41. 31. It indicates that the students had positive perception in the implementation of collaborative skill.