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respecting differences, using the advantages and shortcomings of each member for filling the heterogeneous elements that
exist within the group. d Participation and Communication
Cooperative learning is educate the students to be able to participate actively and communicate that will be useful when
they are already in the community. Teachers have a role to provide good communication provision. It is undeniable that
learn to communicate also requires time, so teachers need to educate them every time.
c. Procedure of Cooperative Learning
Hamruni 2012: 127 explains that the cooperative learning procedure consists of four step as follows:
1 Explanation of The Material Explanation step is the process of delivering the principal of
subject matter before the students learn in groups, in order to provide
students’ understanding of the basic subject matter. The method can be given are oral speech, brainstorming, questions
and answer or even demonstrations and media. 2 Learning in Groups
Students are encouraged to exchange information and opinions, or through discussion.
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3 Assessment Assessment conducted by the teacher will provide information
related to the ability of each individuals for the next group assessment because group assessment is the result from
cooperation of each member. 4 Team Recognition
Teacher determine the winning team by considering the achievement, then give them an award to motivate the team to
improve achievement.
d. Excellences and Weaknessess of Cooperative Learning
1 The excellences of cooperative learning according to Hamruni 2012: 129 are as follows
a Reduce the dependence of students to teachers, increase students’ confidence to think independently, find information
from a variety of sources, and learn from other students. b Develop the ability to express an idea or ideas with words
verbally and compare with the other ideas. c Cooperatif learning can improve the attitude of concern for
others, aware of the limitations and accept differences. d To empower students to take more responsibility in learning.
e Improve academic achievement at the same time as social capabilities,
include develop
self esteem,
positive
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interpersonal relationships, develop time management skills, and a positive attitude toward school.
f Develop the ability of students to test their own ideas and understanding as well as receive feedback. Students can
practice solving problems without fear of making mistakes. g Increase motivation and stimulus for thinking.
2 The weaknesses of cooperative learning according to Hamruni 2012: 130 are as follows:
a It takes time to understand and appreciate the philosophy of cooperative learning.
b Without effective peer teaching, cooperative learning can not achieve the objectives compared with direct instruction from
the teacher. c The assessment based on the groups work, so teachers need
to be aware that actual results or achievements is the achievement of individual students.
d The efforts to develop an awareness of groups requires a long period of time.
e The ability to work together is a very important, but the individual skills are also important. Both of them is not an
easy thing can be achieved through cooperative learning.
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3. Team Game Tournament Type of Cooperative Learning Model
