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CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
In this chapter, the researcher presents the implementation of metacognitive learning strategies in SMP BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta. In addition, the
researcher also presents the findings of the research, which show the answers from two research questions. The research questions will be discussed based on
the data gathered by the writing test, questionnaire and interview. The findings of the research will be explained in the form of data description, data analysis and
discussion based on the methodology discussed. In this section, the researcher also discusses the findings by using the theoretical framework presented in
chapter II. Furthermore, the data will show the students‟ responses to writing
skills for writing recount texts in class 8A of SMP BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta and whether there is a significant correlation between metacognitive learning
strategies and students‟ writing skills or not.
A. The Implementation of Metacognitive Learning Strategies in SMP
BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta
The researcher conducted an interview with Mr. Krisna, the English teacher of SMP BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta on 7 April, 2016 after doing the statistical
study. The interview was conducted to find out whether the English teacher in SMP BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta has implemented metacognitive learning strategies
or not and it is important in order to strengthen the research result. Besides, it was PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
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how the teacher implemented the strategies in the writing classes, especially for students in class 8A of SMP BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta.
Based on the interview result see Appendix 20, Mr. Krisna confirmed that metacognitive learning strategies had been implemented by using mind-
mapping in the writing classes. In implementing metacognitive learning strategies, Mr. Krisna asked the students to organize their ideas in the mind map. In the
interview, Mr. Krisna said: Yes, I have used metacognitive learning strategies. In here, I ask the
students to make the mind map, so I ask them to make the outline for each paragraph. After that, they have to develop it into paragraph and finally,
they have to arrange it into a text.
In the interview, Mr. Krisna also explained that the implementation of metacognitive learning strategies was supported by three phase technique. It was
used to help the students in writing activity. In the interview, Mr. Krisna explained:
In here, I usually use three phase strategy. Firstly, I explain, give the example, and finally they will produce their own writing.
Based on the interview, it is known that the English teacher has implemented metacognitive learning strategies to help the students in producing
their own writing in the writing activity. The strategy that is used aims not only to help students to overcome the difficulties in writing but also to develop their
writing skills. Therefore, this research would like to pr ovide the students‟
responses to using metacognitive learning strategies and to find out whether there PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
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