As the conclusion, numbered heads together is one of the cooperative or collaborative learning which need a small group which is the member get the
different number, then they solve the given question together. Each student tutoring their group members till they have the same perception. All of the
students in a group have to know the answer because the teacher calls the number randomly. In this game, students need a cooperation and concentration.
Rewards are needed to motivate students in the learning process.
2.2.8 Teaching Irregular Past Forms Using Crossword Puzzle and
Numbered Heads Together
The teacher in the classroom has many roles, such as a facilitator, partner, model, instructor, or as the counselor toward their students. The role of the
teacher depends on the method that is used in the classroom. The teacher may use some techniques in the teaching process in order to make the students
understand and enjoy toward the given material. Medium can be the alternative way that can be used in the teaching and
learning process. Using medium into the classroom can enhance the students‟ achievement and motivation. In this study, the writer chooses crossword puzzle
as the medium of teaching irregular past forms. The writer will use criss-cross type of crossword puzzle which belongs to nontechnical media using the
traditional technique. Although, crossword puzzle is also called as the technical media because of using technology such as computer or online in the internet.
The writer not only use medium in the teaching irregular past forms, but also using one of the techniques in cooperative learning method called numbered
heads together. As a result, the teaching and learning process of irregular past forms will use the combination of crossword puzzle and numbered heads
together.
In this case, irregular past forms which is easy to be forgotten can be taught by using the combination of crossword puzzle and numbered heads
together. This kind of combination between a medium and technique is simple and students will enjoy learning irregular past forms. The writer hopes that
students are also active and enthusiastic during the learning process. In addition, they will get self motivation in learning the given material because they have a
small group that will solve the problem together.
Here are the steps of the teaching irregular past forms using the
combination of crossword puzzle and numbered heads together:
1 Teacher makes a small group consists of four or six members in each group
randomly. 2
Each student is given a different number e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. So, each student holds a number.
3 Teacher glues the poster of crossword puzzle in front of the class. The
content of the poster is some blank horizontal and vertical squares without the clues in the bottom.
4 Teacher gives instructions how to play this game.
5 When the teacher poses a question and says, “Numbered Heads Together”,
quad members discuss the question making certain that all members can answer the question posed.
6 After the time period, the teacher restates the question and announces a
number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. 7
Students having that number in all the different quads state answers to the question by writing the answer in the poster.
8 The teacher calls a second number and the procedure continues.
2.2.9 Students’ Motivation
