Figure 2.5 Model of Action Research Mulyasa, 2009:73
2.8 Theoretical Framework
In this study, I conducted a classroom action research which focuses on the exploring students‟ ideas in writing descriptive text for the tenth graders of SMA
1 Pegandon Kabupaten Kendal. In this classroom action research, I intend to use clustering technique to explore students‟ ideas in writing a text. In this research
descriptive text is chosen as the text that would be investigated. There would be some plans, treatment and evaluation done during this
research. This research consists of two cycles and each cycle consists of four steps, they were: planning, action, observation, and reflection. To collect and analyze
the data, I used the information from observation checklist and the students‟ PLANNING
?
OBSERVING ACTING
REFLECTING PLANNING
REFLECTING ACTING
OBSERVING CYCLE 1
CYCLE 1I
writing test as the instruments to gather qualitative and quantitative data. Those activities were carried out through cycles till the purpose of this study is reached.
CHAPTER III METHODS OF INVESTIGATION
In this chaper, I present the procedures and research steps to solve the research problem. It is divided into five subchapters which are 1 Research Design, 2
Subject of the Study, 3 Research Procedures, 4 Instruments of the Study, and 5 Method of Data Analysis.
3.1 Research Design
This study is an action research which concerns with the implementation of clustering technique as medi
a to explore the students‟ ideas in writing a descriptive text. Isaac and Michael 1980:27 state that
“The purpose of action research is to develop new skills or new approaches and to solve problems with
direct application to the classroom or working world setting ”.
According to Arikunto 2009:58, “Classroom action research is an action
research which is carried out at the classroom aimed to improve learning practice quality
”. Kemis and McTaggart in Nunan 1992:18 make statement that:
Action research is a piece of descriptive research carried out by a teacher in his or her own classroom, without the involvement of others, which is
aimed at increasing our understanding rather than changing the phenomenon under investigation. The essential impetus for carrying out
action research is to change the system.
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