THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FAN-N-PICK METHOD IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION VIEWED FROM STUDENTSâ SELF-CONFIDENCE.
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FAN-N-PICK METHOD IN TEACHING READING
COMPREHENSION VIEWED FROM STUDENTS’ SELF-CONFIDENCE
1
Vera Kristiana, 2Ngadiso, 3Sujoko
1
(Student of Magister Program of English Education of Pascasarjana UNS)
(mana_pujaanku@yahoo.com)
2
2
(Teacher of English Education of Pascasarjana UNS)
(Teacher of English Education of Pascasarjana UNS)
ABSTRACT
The objective of the research are: (1) to prove whether or not fan-n-pick method is more
effective than grammar translation method in teaching reading comprehension, (2) to prove
whether or not students who have high self-confidence have better reading skill than those
who have low self-confidence, and (3) to prove whether or not there is an interaction between
teaching methods and students’ self-confidence on the students’ reading skill.
The research was conducted at SMPN 2 Kejobong, Purbalingga. The research belongs to
experimental study. The population was the eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Kejobong in the
academic year of 2012/ 2013. The technique used to get the sample was cluster random
sampling. Test (reading test) and non test (self-confidence questionnaire) techniques were used
to collect the data. They were tried-out to be a valid and reliable instrument. The data of
reading test were analyzed by using multifactor analysis of variance 2 x 2. Then, they were
analyzed by using Tukey test.
The result of inferential analysis of the data shows that fan-n-pick method is more effective
than grammar translation method to teach reading. Second, the students having high selfconfidence have better reading skill than those who have low self-confidence. Third, there is
an interaction effect between the teaching methods used and students’ self-confidence in
teaching reading. Fan-n-pick method is more effective than GTM for teaching reading for
students having high self-confidence and GTM is more effective than fan-n-pick method for
teaching reading for students having low self-confidence.
Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that fan-n-pick method is an effective
method to teach reading, and the effectiveness of this method is affected by the level of the
students’ self-confidence.
Keywords: experimental, fan-n-pick, reading skill, and self-confide
people in some sectors. It is used for
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays,
many
people
international
languages.
international
languages
learn
One
of
the
obtaining successful jobs, promotions,
the
academic
function,
and
business
interactions. Many people tend to master
is
English.
international
language
English
role
in
Therefore, English is taught as the first
communication by people to interact with
foreign language which is as one of the
others in the world. As international
important subjects in Indonesia from
language, English is used to conduct
elementary to university level.
English
which
is
has
an
an
important
to
compete
in
globalization.
communication, in almost the entire
Reading skill is one of the four
world in many countries. According to
English language skills in addition to
an
listening, speaking, and writing. Reading
international language which is used by
is not simply a matter of interpreting
Broughton
(1980:
1),
English
is
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words, but also an important activity in
language
class
of
factor that makes reading difficult. The
consolidating and extending knowledge
other reason is that there are many kinds
of the language. Learning reading in
of texts in English, such as narrative,
schools has not been done through the
descriptive, recount, spoof and many
correct process. Teachers often teach
more.
reading to the students unsystematically.
characteristics.
They do not know the nature of teaching
structure, social function, and language
reading. Teaching reading means helping
features.
students
differentiate each text from another and
to
and
a
means
Besides that reason, there is another
comprehend
words,
sentences, or texts easily.
Each
text
has
They
Usually the
are
different
generic
student cannot
they mix all kinds of texts. This will be a
Burn, Roe, and Ross (1984: 10) state
challenge for the teacher to find out how
that reading is a thinking process. It
the student can distinguish each kind of
involves
text.
the
process
of
recognizing
words which requires interpretation of
To solve that problem, a teacher
graphic symbols. Meanwhile, Aebersold
must find out how to make them able to
and Field (1997: 15) say that reading is
distinguish each kind of text, the teacher
what happens when people look at a text
must also try to develop the students’
and
written
reading skill which includes identifying
symbols in that text. It means that
word meaning, main idea of the text,
reading is a thinking process to give
explicit information, implicit information,
interpretation to the printed text based
and reference. They must also find out an
on their knowledge.
interesting method to teach reading, so
assign
meaning
to
the
Reading is one of English skills that
the students will be interested in reading
should be taught integratedly, but it is
class.
regarded as the most difficult language
According
to Kagan
(1994:
118),
skill to learn for learners. According to
there are some interesting methods to
Patel (2008: 113), reading is the most
teach reading under cooperative learning
useful and important skill for students. It
structures like fan-n-pick. This method is
is often perceived as the most difficult
used
language skill. In fact, the students are
understanding about the content of the
not capable to read and comprehend the
text they read, to introduce a new topic,
content of text correctly. The reason is
review material that has been delivered
that they are poor in identifying word
by the teacher, increase the students’
meaning, main idea of the text, detail
mastery of reading skills, thinking skills,
information, implicit information, and
communication skills, and information
reference.
sharing. Fan-n-pick method also gives the
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students
new
venues
to
express
According to Dornyei (2005: 211), self-
themselves, practice self-control, learn in
confidence shares a common emphasis
different ways, and master and retain the
on the individual’s beliefs about his or
lessons they have learned. They have
her attributes and abilities as a person. It
come to realize that learning effectively
is the expected probability that a person
takes
more
forms
they
were
will achieve a goal in a certain situation
From
the
because it is relative to the prescribed
explanation above, it can be said that fan-
situation, task, and expectations. The
n-pick is an interesting method to teach
most important factor that determines
reading effectively in the classroom. It
the performance of students in school is
can build the students’ self-confidence in
neither intellect, nor energy or talent. It is
expressing
the amount of self-confidence that a
introduced
to
than
before.
their
opinion
in
reading
activity.
student has which decides how much he
Another teaching method which is
used
in
the
translation
research
method.
is
will be able to use his talent, energy, and
grammar
According
intellect. In reading activity, the students
to
who have high self-confidence are more
Richards (2001: 5-6), GTM dominated
focused
language teaching from the 1840s to the
questions
1940s (and is still being used in some of
Meanwhile, the students who have low
today’s classrooms). It approaches the
self-confidence are more passive.
language first through detailed analysis
of
its
grammar
rules,
followed
and
This
by
not
that
they
research
variables.
ashamed
They
to
cannot
consists
are
ask
answer.
of
some
dependent,
application of this knowledge to the task
independent, and attributive variables.
of translating sentences and texts into
The
and out of the target language. Reading
students’ reading skill. The independent
and writing are the major focus; little or
variables of this research are more than
no
to
one because it uses factorial design. They
speaking and listening (oral language).
are fan-n-pick and grammar translation
There is no discussion in this method.
methods. The attributive variable of this
The students cannot share their ideas to
research
answer the questions of the text. As
Those
explained
this
experimental and attributive, are hoped
method is on reading and writing, there
to influence the students’ reading skill
is no chance for the students to discuss
especially fan-n-pick as the cooperative
their answers.
method in teaching reading. This method
systematic
attention
above,
the
is
focus
paid
of
will
Another factor that influences the
students’ reading skill is self-confidence.
dependent
is
students’
variables
also
variable
make
is
the
self-confidence.
which
the
here
consist
students’
of
self-
confidence in reading comprehension
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higher. If they have high self-confidence
He also states that research designs are
in expressing their opinion about the
invented to enable researchers to answer
content of the text they read, their
research questions as validly, objectively,
reading skills will be better. The students
accurately, and economically as possible.
finally can be good readers.
There
This study is aimed at finding out: (1)
whether
fan-n-pick
effective
than
method
in
grammar
have
is
(2)
high
about
five
kinds
of
research method, they are one shot case-
more
study, single group pre- and post-tests
translation
experimental design, experimental and
reading
control groups post-test only design, two
teaching
comprehension,
who
method
are
whether
students
self-confidence
experimental
groups
post-test
only
have
design, and factorial designs (Hartoyo,
better reading skill than those who have
2010). In this research, the writer used
low
whether
the fifth design what’s called factorial
there is an interaction between teaching
designs. According to Tuckman (1972:
methods and students’ self-confidence on
133), factorial designs are modifications
the students’ reading skill.
of the true experimental designs, with the
self-confidence,
and
(3)
further
that
additional
independent variables (usually moderator
METHODS
According
complication
to
Kerlinger
(1992:
449),
variables) are included in addition to the
research design is the plan and structure
treatment variables.
of investigation, conceived so as to
In this design there are some steps
obtain answers to research questions.
which should be done to get the data.
The
or
Firstly, the writer chose the population,
program of the research. It includes an
then, she took the sample randomly. She
outline of what the investigator will do,
got
from writing the hypotheses and their
experimental and control. Then, she gave
operational
treatments to the students. After giving
plan
is
the
overall
implications
scheme
to
the
final
analysis of data.
provide
as
the
samples,
times, she gave post-test to them.
research design has two basic purposes:
to
groups
some treatments to the students for nine
Kerlinger (1992: 450) states that
(1)
two
answers
to
The research was conducted from
research
July
to
December
2012.
This
point
questions and (2) to control variance.
presents about population, sample, and
Design
sampling of the research.
helps
investigators
obtain
answers to the questions of research and
also
to
control
the
Best (1981: 8) points out that a
experimental,
population is any group of individuals
extraneous, and error variances of the
that has one or more characteristics in
particular research problem under study.
common
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of
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research. A population is a set (or
sample of study randomly by taking
collection) of all elements processing one
certain
or more attributes of interest (Arikunto,
characteristic. So, among the four classes,
2007:
the
the writer decided to take only two
population are the eighth grade students
classes (VIII-B and VIII-D) as the samples
of SMPN 2 Kejobong in the academic year
of the study, which consists of 48
of 2012/2013. There are four classes of
students. In this case, 24 students were
eighth
taken from class VIII-B and 24 students
130).
In
grade
this
research,
students
in
SMPN
2
classes
that
have
similar
Kejobong. Those are the population of
from
this research.
samples was considered representative
According to Best (1981: 8) a sample
is
a
small
proportion
selected
class
VIII-D.
This
number
of
enough used as a subject of research.
To
for
measure
the
students’
self-
writer
used
observation and analysis. By observing
confidence,
the characteristics of the sample, the
questionnaire. There were 50 questions
researcher can make certain inference
related to the students’ self-confidence.
about the characteristic of the. The
These questions were formulated based
sample is made up of the students from
on the indicators of self-confidence. To
the
measure the students’ reading skill, the
population
who
are
chosen
to
the
writer used reading test.
participate in the study. The samples of
the research are two classes of eighth
Arikunto (2007: 139) defines that test
grade students of SMPN 2 Kejobong
is a set of questions or exercises or other
which consist of 24 students each class.
means used to measure skill, knowledge,
intelligence,
According to Kerlinger (1992: 180),
ability,
or
talent
of
an
cluster sampling as the most often used
individuals or group of people. Based on
method in surveys, is the successive
the definition above, test is a profile of
random sampling of units, or sets and
the study results in the written form.
subsets. A cluster can be defined as a
This
group of things of the same kind. It is a
standard of students’ achievement. For
set of sample elements held together by
educators, this profile will be used to
some common characteristics. In cluster
determine the next learning process. In
random
administering a test, it is important to set
sampling,
partitioned
into
the
universe
clusters.
Then,
is
the
and
profile
is
determine
then
an
used
to
know
understandable
clusters are sampled randomly. In this
instruction. It is necessary since there
case, all members of selected groups
have been some cases in which students
have similar characteristic. Based on this
failed to do the test due to their inability
idea
a
to understand the given instruction. From
sampling technique that chooses the
the explanation above, the writer gave
cluster
random
sampling
is
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test to the students in form of multiple
There are two requirements dealing
choices. There were 50 numbers of
with ANOVA test. They are normality and
questions. The students were asked to
homogeneity
answer the questions in 60 minutes.
Kerlinger (1992: 415), it is assumed in
tests.
According
to
According to Kerlinger (1992:192),
using the t- and F-tests (and thus the
data means research results from which
analysis of variance), for example, that
inferences
analysis
the samples with which the researchers
ordering,
work have been drawn from populations
manipulating and summarizing of data to
that are normally distributed. It is said
obtain answers to research questions.
that
The purpose of the analysis is to find out
samples are drawn are not normal, then
whether the experiment is successful or
statistical
not to answer the research problem. Data
normality assumption are vitiated. As a
analysis explains the kind of statistics
result,
analysis which is used. There are two
sampled observations and their statistics
kinds of data analysis methods. First,
will be in question. The sample is in
descriptive statistics (to analyze data by
normal distribution if Lo is lower than Lt
using
mean,
or Lo < Lt. The next important point is that
standard,
of homogeneity. It is assumed, in analysis
histogram and polygon) and second is
of variance, that variances within the
inferential analysis.
groups are statistically the same. That is,
means
are
the
drawn,
categorizing,
frequency
median,
The
while
distribution:
modus,
deviation
research
belonged
to
if
the
tests that
the
variances
quasi
population
depend
conclusions
are
from
on the
drawn
assumed
to
because the independent variable in the
within the bounds of random variation. If
research was more than one. They were
this is not true, the F-test is vitiated
fan-n-pick method and GTM in teaching
(Kerlinger, 1992: 416). The data are
reading
(1972:
262),
to
be
homogeneous
Tuckman
group
from
experimental which used factorial design,
comprehension.
from
which
group,
According
to
homogeneous if χo2 is lower than χt2. The
analysis
of
writer decided to use ANOVA (analysis of
variance, however, can be used for almost
variance) to analyze the research data.
any number of independent variables, but
Besides ANOVA test, Tukey’s test was
it is typically used for two, three, or four.
used to find the level of mean difference.
When
that
The finding of q is found by dividing the
includes an independent variable, the
difference between the means by the
size of the analysis of variance is equal to
square root of the ratio of the within
the
group variation and the sample size.
using
number
a
factorial
of
design
independent
and
moderator variables, called factors.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
score is 62 up to 74, the mean is 69.5, the
The description of the data is based on
mode
the groups which are divided into eight
deviation is 3.415; (7) descriptive analysis
as follows: (1) descriptive analysis of the
of the data of reading test of the students
data of reading test of the students as
having
experimental group taught by using fan-
experimental group taught by using fan-
n-pick method (A1) shows that score is 58
n-pick method (A1B2) shows that score is
up to 84., the mean is 73.3, the median is
58 up to 74, the mean is 68.3, the mode
73.5, the mode is 70.83, and the standard
is 69.50, and the standard deviation is
deviation is 6.338; (2) descriptive analysis
4.658; and (8) descriptive analysis of the
of the data of reading test of the students
data of reading test of the students
as control group taught by using GTM
having low self-confidence as control
(A2) shows that score is 62 up to 78, the
group taught by using GTM (A2B2) shows
mean is 70.8, the median is 70.50, the
that score is 62 up to 78, the mean is
mode is 69.5, and the standard deviation
72.0, the mode is 72.70, and the standard
is 3.837; (3) descriptive analysis of the
deviation is 4.221.
is
low
Then,
data of reading test of the students
69.17,
and
the
standard
self-confidence
based
on
the
as
result
of
having high self-confidence (B1) shows
normality test it was found that the
that score is 62 up to 84, the mean is
sample
73.9, the median is 74, the mode is 72,
because Lo (L obtained) is lower than Lt (L
and the standard deviation is 5.688; (4)
table) at the level of significance α = 0.05.
descriptive
of
The data were homogenous because χo2 is
reading test of the students having low
lower than χt2 at the level of significance α
self-confidence (B2) shows that score is 58
= 0.05. Furthermore, the Ho was rejected
up to 78, the mean is 70.2, the median is
because Fo was higher than Ft (Fo > Ft).
analysis
of
the
data
was
on
normal
distribution
71.28, the mode is 72, and the standard
Based on the above result it can be
deviation is 4.669; (5) descriptive analysis
stated that (1) Fan-n-pick method is more
of the data of reading test of the students
effective than GTM to teach reading. Fan-
having
n-pick is one of the cooperative methods
high
self-confidence
as
experimental group taught by using fan-
that
n-pick method (A1B1) shows that score is
enjoyable in learning activity. Reading
70 up to 84, the mean is 78.33, the mode
activity is more fun if it uses this
is 77.75, and the standard deviation is
method. One of the characteristics of
3.729; (6) descriptive analysis of the data
cooperative methods is that there is a
of reading test of the students having
group discussion during learning activity.
high self-confidence as control group
It makes the students more active in the
taught by using GTM (A2B1) shows that
classroom. According to Skidmore (2008:
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117), fan-n-pick is a method that helps all
information sharing in answering the
students in the learning process. Fan-n-
questions related to the content of the
pick uses a set of cards for each group of
text they read. Richards (2001: 5-6) also
four students. These cards consist of
says that this method approaches the
some questions about the content of the
language first through detailed analysis
text the students read. The students are
of
asked to answer the question on the card
application of this knowledge to the task
one by one in their group. Although it is
of translating sentences and texts into
frightening to answer the question of the
and out of the target language. It can be
text orally in front of the class, it is easy
said that the method requires students to
for students to talk with a supportive
translate whole texts word-for-word. It
teammate.
self-
just focuses on grammar pattern and
confidence. And it can be said that fan-n-
translation, not the content of the text
pick is used to check the students’
the students read. Questions and answer
understanding about the content of the
during learning activity are also very
text they read, to introduce a new topic,
limited. The answer of the questions is
review material that has been delivered
not various and it is almost the same
by the teacher, increase the students’
because the teacher gives the correct
mastery of reading skills, thinking skills,
answer just based on the text. The
communication skills, and information
students cannot express their opinion
sharing. According to Kagan (1994: 15-
freely in answering the question because
17) there are some advantages of fan-n-
they are not given a chance to discuss
pick method. Fan-n-pick method gives
with other during learning activity. It
the students new venues to express
makes reading a boring activity in the
themselves, practice self-control, learn in
classroom. Based on the explanation
different ways and master and retain the
above, it can be concluded that fan-n-pick
lessons
Another
method is more effective than GTM to
method that can be used to teach reading
teach reading especially to eighth grade
is grammar translation method (GTM),
students; (2) Students who have high self-
but it is an old method. According to
confidence have better reading skill than
Richards (2001: 5-6), there are some
those
characteristics of grammar translation
Having high self-confidence is necessary
method. One of the characteristics of this
for students. Confident students trust
method is that the teacher has authority
their own abilities, have a general sense
in the classroom. It makes the students
of control in their lives, and believe that,
more passive in learning activity. There is
within reason, they will be able to do
no group discussion, so there is no
what they wish, plan, and expect. If they
It
they
can
have
build
their
learned.
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its
grammar
who
have
rules,
low
followed
by
self-confidence.
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have high self-confidence, they will be
answers without giving any comments or
able to perform their personal attributes
different
such
optimism,
explanation above, it can be concluded
pride,
that the students who have high self-
independence, trust, the ability to handle
confidence are more active in reading
criticism
maturity.
activity than those who have low self-
Students who have high self-confidence
confidence. When they are active in
pay more attention in class, get along
reading activity, their reading skill will be
better with their peers and generally have
better. That is why the students who have
a more focused and inquisitive attitude
high self-confidence have better reading
because they feel good or comfortable
skill than those who have low self-
with who they are. They are more focused
confidence;
and do not hesitate to ask questions.
interaction between teaching methods
Asking
and self-confidence. The students who
as
assertiveness,
enthusiasm,
affection,
and
emotional
questions
in
the
classroom
answers.
and
Based
(3)
on
There
the
is
an
requires certain courage to stand up and
have
interrupt the teacher to ask a question,
enough in reading activity. They have
and it requires self-confidence to do that.
high willingness to read the text without
They can do that if they feel capable,
being guided too hard by their teacher.
competent,
the
When they are taught by using fan-n-pick
classroom. They trust their own abilities
method, they can share idea each other in
and don’t fear failure in learning process.
a group discussion. High self-confidence
In contrast, the students who have low
students make a lot of friends and
self-confidence tend to study lazy or they
engage themselves in a group discussion.
are not able to solve their problem, and
Discussion brings various viewpoints to
they do not commit something with their
the forefront in a common place, thereby
new ideas. Students having low self-
enriching everyone by giving a multi-
confidence cannot express their answers
angle view of the topic. In this situation,
of the questions freely. They might not
teacher just helps the students to have a
stand up and ask the teacher to explain
good understanding about the content of
once
the text they read. By using fan-n-pick
more
and
even
energetic
though
in
they
are
high
self-confidence
can
adjust
active
struggling to get a concept right. This
method,
creates obstacles to their learning. They
reading skills to the level of their partner
are not able to share the information they
because they are working together. They
get from the text. During the discussion,
also encourage and support each other in
they are passive. They just listen what
language use (Kagan, 1994: 15-17). It
others say about the answers of the
means that teaching steps of this method
questions. Then they agree with their
can build the students’ self-confidence in
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is
an
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
interaction among students especially
Based
when they share the answers of the
concluded that fan-n-pick is an effective
questions related to the text given by the
method
teacher. That is why fan-n-pick method is
effectiveness
more
determined by the level of the students’
effective
than
GTM
to
teach
on
the
to
findings,
teach
of
it
can
reading.
the
method
be
The
is
students who have high self-confidence.
self-confidence.
In contrast, GTM is more effective to
effective than GTM to teach students who
teach
have
students
who
have
low
self-
high
Fan-n-pick
self-confidence.
is
For
more
the
confidence. Teaching reading using GTM
students who have low self-confidence,
is easier to do than using fan-n-pick, but
GTM is more effective than fan-n-pick to
it is boring. Larsen (2001: 17-18) states
teach reading. The writer hopes that it
that
grammar
can be a reference for the English
translation method is that the teacher
teachers to teach reading creatively and it
has authority in the classroom. It can be
can be references for other researchers to
said that the teacher plays a bigger role
conduct further research.
the
weak
point
of
than students in learning activity. There
is no group discussion activity. It means
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FAN-N-PICK METHOD IN TEACHING READING
COMPREHENSION VIEWED FROM STUDENTS’ SELF-CONFIDENCE
1
Vera Kristiana, 2Ngadiso, 3Sujoko
1
(Student of Magister Program of English Education of Pascasarjana UNS)
(mana_pujaanku@yahoo.com)
2
2
(Teacher of English Education of Pascasarjana UNS)
(Teacher of English Education of Pascasarjana UNS)
ABSTRACT
The objective of the research are: (1) to prove whether or not fan-n-pick method is more
effective than grammar translation method in teaching reading comprehension, (2) to prove
whether or not students who have high self-confidence have better reading skill than those
who have low self-confidence, and (3) to prove whether or not there is an interaction between
teaching methods and students’ self-confidence on the students’ reading skill.
The research was conducted at SMPN 2 Kejobong, Purbalingga. The research belongs to
experimental study. The population was the eighth grade students of SMPN 2 Kejobong in the
academic year of 2012/ 2013. The technique used to get the sample was cluster random
sampling. Test (reading test) and non test (self-confidence questionnaire) techniques were used
to collect the data. They were tried-out to be a valid and reliable instrument. The data of
reading test were analyzed by using multifactor analysis of variance 2 x 2. Then, they were
analyzed by using Tukey test.
The result of inferential analysis of the data shows that fan-n-pick method is more effective
than grammar translation method to teach reading. Second, the students having high selfconfidence have better reading skill than those who have low self-confidence. Third, there is
an interaction effect between the teaching methods used and students’ self-confidence in
teaching reading. Fan-n-pick method is more effective than GTM for teaching reading for
students having high self-confidence and GTM is more effective than fan-n-pick method for
teaching reading for students having low self-confidence.
Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that fan-n-pick method is an effective
method to teach reading, and the effectiveness of this method is affected by the level of the
students’ self-confidence.
Keywords: experimental, fan-n-pick, reading skill, and self-confide
people in some sectors. It is used for
INTRODUCTION
Nowadays,
many
people
international
languages.
international
languages
learn
One
of
the
obtaining successful jobs, promotions,
the
academic
function,
and
business
interactions. Many people tend to master
is
English.
international
language
English
role
in
Therefore, English is taught as the first
communication by people to interact with
foreign language which is as one of the
others in the world. As international
important subjects in Indonesia from
language, English is used to conduct
elementary to university level.
English
which
is
has
an
an
important
to
compete
in
globalization.
communication, in almost the entire
Reading skill is one of the four
world in many countries. According to
English language skills in addition to
an
listening, speaking, and writing. Reading
international language which is used by
is not simply a matter of interpreting
Broughton
(1980:
1),
English
is
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words, but also an important activity in
language
class
of
factor that makes reading difficult. The
consolidating and extending knowledge
other reason is that there are many kinds
of the language. Learning reading in
of texts in English, such as narrative,
schools has not been done through the
descriptive, recount, spoof and many
correct process. Teachers often teach
more.
reading to the students unsystematically.
characteristics.
They do not know the nature of teaching
structure, social function, and language
reading. Teaching reading means helping
features.
students
differentiate each text from another and
to
and
a
means
Besides that reason, there is another
comprehend
words,
sentences, or texts easily.
Each
text
has
They
Usually the
are
different
generic
student cannot
they mix all kinds of texts. This will be a
Burn, Roe, and Ross (1984: 10) state
challenge for the teacher to find out how
that reading is a thinking process. It
the student can distinguish each kind of
involves
text.
the
process
of
recognizing
words which requires interpretation of
To solve that problem, a teacher
graphic symbols. Meanwhile, Aebersold
must find out how to make them able to
and Field (1997: 15) say that reading is
distinguish each kind of text, the teacher
what happens when people look at a text
must also try to develop the students’
and
written
reading skill which includes identifying
symbols in that text. It means that
word meaning, main idea of the text,
reading is a thinking process to give
explicit information, implicit information,
interpretation to the printed text based
and reference. They must also find out an
on their knowledge.
interesting method to teach reading, so
assign
meaning
to
the
Reading is one of English skills that
the students will be interested in reading
should be taught integratedly, but it is
class.
regarded as the most difficult language
According
to Kagan
(1994:
118),
skill to learn for learners. According to
there are some interesting methods to
Patel (2008: 113), reading is the most
teach reading under cooperative learning
useful and important skill for students. It
structures like fan-n-pick. This method is
is often perceived as the most difficult
used
language skill. In fact, the students are
understanding about the content of the
not capable to read and comprehend the
text they read, to introduce a new topic,
content of text correctly. The reason is
review material that has been delivered
that they are poor in identifying word
by the teacher, increase the students’
meaning, main idea of the text, detail
mastery of reading skills, thinking skills,
information, implicit information, and
communication skills, and information
reference.
sharing. Fan-n-pick method also gives the
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students
new
venues
to
express
According to Dornyei (2005: 211), self-
themselves, practice self-control, learn in
confidence shares a common emphasis
different ways, and master and retain the
on the individual’s beliefs about his or
lessons they have learned. They have
her attributes and abilities as a person. It
come to realize that learning effectively
is the expected probability that a person
takes
more
forms
they
were
will achieve a goal in a certain situation
From
the
because it is relative to the prescribed
explanation above, it can be said that fan-
situation, task, and expectations. The
n-pick is an interesting method to teach
most important factor that determines
reading effectively in the classroom. It
the performance of students in school is
can build the students’ self-confidence in
neither intellect, nor energy or talent. It is
expressing
the amount of self-confidence that a
introduced
to
than
before.
their
opinion
in
reading
activity.
student has which decides how much he
Another teaching method which is
used
in
the
translation
research
method.
is
will be able to use his talent, energy, and
grammar
According
intellect. In reading activity, the students
to
who have high self-confidence are more
Richards (2001: 5-6), GTM dominated
focused
language teaching from the 1840s to the
questions
1940s (and is still being used in some of
Meanwhile, the students who have low
today’s classrooms). It approaches the
self-confidence are more passive.
language first through detailed analysis
of
its
grammar
rules,
followed
and
This
by
not
that
they
research
variables.
ashamed
They
to
cannot
consists
are
ask
answer.
of
some
dependent,
application of this knowledge to the task
independent, and attributive variables.
of translating sentences and texts into
The
and out of the target language. Reading
students’ reading skill. The independent
and writing are the major focus; little or
variables of this research are more than
no
to
one because it uses factorial design. They
speaking and listening (oral language).
are fan-n-pick and grammar translation
There is no discussion in this method.
methods. The attributive variable of this
The students cannot share their ideas to
research
answer the questions of the text. As
Those
explained
this
experimental and attributive, are hoped
method is on reading and writing, there
to influence the students’ reading skill
is no chance for the students to discuss
especially fan-n-pick as the cooperative
their answers.
method in teaching reading. This method
systematic
attention
above,
the
is
focus
paid
of
will
Another factor that influences the
students’ reading skill is self-confidence.
dependent
is
students’
variables
also
variable
make
is
the
self-confidence.
which
the
here
consist
students’
of
self-
confidence in reading comprehension
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higher. If they have high self-confidence
He also states that research designs are
in expressing their opinion about the
invented to enable researchers to answer
content of the text they read, their
research questions as validly, objectively,
reading skills will be better. The students
accurately, and economically as possible.
finally can be good readers.
There
This study is aimed at finding out: (1)
whether
fan-n-pick
effective
than
method
in
grammar
have
is
(2)
high
about
five
kinds
of
research method, they are one shot case-
more
study, single group pre- and post-tests
translation
experimental design, experimental and
reading
control groups post-test only design, two
teaching
comprehension,
who
method
are
whether
students
self-confidence
experimental
groups
post-test
only
have
design, and factorial designs (Hartoyo,
better reading skill than those who have
2010). In this research, the writer used
low
whether
the fifth design what’s called factorial
there is an interaction between teaching
designs. According to Tuckman (1972:
methods and students’ self-confidence on
133), factorial designs are modifications
the students’ reading skill.
of the true experimental designs, with the
self-confidence,
and
(3)
further
that
additional
independent variables (usually moderator
METHODS
According
complication
to
Kerlinger
(1992:
449),
variables) are included in addition to the
research design is the plan and structure
treatment variables.
of investigation, conceived so as to
In this design there are some steps
obtain answers to research questions.
which should be done to get the data.
The
or
Firstly, the writer chose the population,
program of the research. It includes an
then, she took the sample randomly. She
outline of what the investigator will do,
got
from writing the hypotheses and their
experimental and control. Then, she gave
operational
treatments to the students. After giving
plan
is
the
overall
implications
scheme
to
the
final
analysis of data.
provide
as
the
samples,
times, she gave post-test to them.
research design has two basic purposes:
to
groups
some treatments to the students for nine
Kerlinger (1992: 450) states that
(1)
two
answers
to
The research was conducted from
research
July
to
December
2012.
This
point
questions and (2) to control variance.
presents about population, sample, and
Design
sampling of the research.
helps
investigators
obtain
answers to the questions of research and
also
to
control
the
Best (1981: 8) points out that a
experimental,
population is any group of individuals
extraneous, and error variances of the
that has one or more characteristics in
particular research problem under study.
common
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research. A population is a set (or
sample of study randomly by taking
collection) of all elements processing one
certain
or more attributes of interest (Arikunto,
characteristic. So, among the four classes,
2007:
the
the writer decided to take only two
population are the eighth grade students
classes (VIII-B and VIII-D) as the samples
of SMPN 2 Kejobong in the academic year
of the study, which consists of 48
of 2012/2013. There are four classes of
students. In this case, 24 students were
eighth
taken from class VIII-B and 24 students
130).
In
grade
this
research,
students
in
SMPN
2
classes
that
have
similar
Kejobong. Those are the population of
from
this research.
samples was considered representative
According to Best (1981: 8) a sample
is
a
small
proportion
selected
class
VIII-D.
This
number
of
enough used as a subject of research.
To
for
measure
the
students’
self-
writer
used
observation and analysis. By observing
confidence,
the characteristics of the sample, the
questionnaire. There were 50 questions
researcher can make certain inference
related to the students’ self-confidence.
about the characteristic of the. The
These questions were formulated based
sample is made up of the students from
on the indicators of self-confidence. To
the
measure the students’ reading skill, the
population
who
are
chosen
to
the
writer used reading test.
participate in the study. The samples of
the research are two classes of eighth
Arikunto (2007: 139) defines that test
grade students of SMPN 2 Kejobong
is a set of questions or exercises or other
which consist of 24 students each class.
means used to measure skill, knowledge,
intelligence,
According to Kerlinger (1992: 180),
ability,
or
talent
of
an
cluster sampling as the most often used
individuals or group of people. Based on
method in surveys, is the successive
the definition above, test is a profile of
random sampling of units, or sets and
the study results in the written form.
subsets. A cluster can be defined as a
This
group of things of the same kind. It is a
standard of students’ achievement. For
set of sample elements held together by
educators, this profile will be used to
some common characteristics. In cluster
determine the next learning process. In
random
administering a test, it is important to set
sampling,
partitioned
into
the
universe
clusters.
Then,
is
the
and
profile
is
determine
then
an
used
to
know
understandable
clusters are sampled randomly. In this
instruction. It is necessary since there
case, all members of selected groups
have been some cases in which students
have similar characteristic. Based on this
failed to do the test due to their inability
idea
a
to understand the given instruction. From
sampling technique that chooses the
the explanation above, the writer gave
cluster
random
sampling
is
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test to the students in form of multiple
There are two requirements dealing
choices. There were 50 numbers of
with ANOVA test. They are normality and
questions. The students were asked to
homogeneity
answer the questions in 60 minutes.
Kerlinger (1992: 415), it is assumed in
tests.
According
to
According to Kerlinger (1992:192),
using the t- and F-tests (and thus the
data means research results from which
analysis of variance), for example, that
inferences
analysis
the samples with which the researchers
ordering,
work have been drawn from populations
manipulating and summarizing of data to
that are normally distributed. It is said
obtain answers to research questions.
that
The purpose of the analysis is to find out
samples are drawn are not normal, then
whether the experiment is successful or
statistical
not to answer the research problem. Data
normality assumption are vitiated. As a
analysis explains the kind of statistics
result,
analysis which is used. There are two
sampled observations and their statistics
kinds of data analysis methods. First,
will be in question. The sample is in
descriptive statistics (to analyze data by
normal distribution if Lo is lower than Lt
using
mean,
or Lo < Lt. The next important point is that
standard,
of homogeneity. It is assumed, in analysis
histogram and polygon) and second is
of variance, that variances within the
inferential analysis.
groups are statistically the same. That is,
means
are
the
drawn,
categorizing,
frequency
median,
The
while
distribution:
modus,
deviation
research
belonged
to
if
the
tests that
the
variances
quasi
population
depend
conclusions
are
from
on the
drawn
assumed
to
because the independent variable in the
within the bounds of random variation. If
research was more than one. They were
this is not true, the F-test is vitiated
fan-n-pick method and GTM in teaching
(Kerlinger, 1992: 416). The data are
reading
(1972:
262),
to
be
homogeneous
Tuckman
group
from
experimental which used factorial design,
comprehension.
from
which
group,
According
to
homogeneous if χo2 is lower than χt2. The
analysis
of
writer decided to use ANOVA (analysis of
variance, however, can be used for almost
variance) to analyze the research data.
any number of independent variables, but
Besides ANOVA test, Tukey’s test was
it is typically used for two, three, or four.
used to find the level of mean difference.
When
that
The finding of q is found by dividing the
includes an independent variable, the
difference between the means by the
size of the analysis of variance is equal to
square root of the ratio of the within
the
group variation and the sample size.
using
number
a
factorial
of
design
independent
and
moderator variables, called factors.
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
score is 62 up to 74, the mean is 69.5, the
The description of the data is based on
mode
the groups which are divided into eight
deviation is 3.415; (7) descriptive analysis
as follows: (1) descriptive analysis of the
of the data of reading test of the students
data of reading test of the students as
having
experimental group taught by using fan-
experimental group taught by using fan-
n-pick method (A1) shows that score is 58
n-pick method (A1B2) shows that score is
up to 84., the mean is 73.3, the median is
58 up to 74, the mean is 68.3, the mode
73.5, the mode is 70.83, and the standard
is 69.50, and the standard deviation is
deviation is 6.338; (2) descriptive analysis
4.658; and (8) descriptive analysis of the
of the data of reading test of the students
data of reading test of the students
as control group taught by using GTM
having low self-confidence as control
(A2) shows that score is 62 up to 78, the
group taught by using GTM (A2B2) shows
mean is 70.8, the median is 70.50, the
that score is 62 up to 78, the mean is
mode is 69.5, and the standard deviation
72.0, the mode is 72.70, and the standard
is 3.837; (3) descriptive analysis of the
deviation is 4.221.
is
low
Then,
data of reading test of the students
69.17,
and
the
standard
self-confidence
based
on
the
as
result
of
having high self-confidence (B1) shows
normality test it was found that the
that score is 62 up to 84, the mean is
sample
73.9, the median is 74, the mode is 72,
because Lo (L obtained) is lower than Lt (L
and the standard deviation is 5.688; (4)
table) at the level of significance α = 0.05.
descriptive
of
The data were homogenous because χo2 is
reading test of the students having low
lower than χt2 at the level of significance α
self-confidence (B2) shows that score is 58
= 0.05. Furthermore, the Ho was rejected
up to 78, the mean is 70.2, the median is
because Fo was higher than Ft (Fo > Ft).
analysis
of
the
data
was
on
normal
distribution
71.28, the mode is 72, and the standard
Based on the above result it can be
deviation is 4.669; (5) descriptive analysis
stated that (1) Fan-n-pick method is more
of the data of reading test of the students
effective than GTM to teach reading. Fan-
having
n-pick is one of the cooperative methods
high
self-confidence
as
experimental group taught by using fan-
that
n-pick method (A1B1) shows that score is
enjoyable in learning activity. Reading
70 up to 84, the mean is 78.33, the mode
activity is more fun if it uses this
is 77.75, and the standard deviation is
method. One of the characteristics of
3.729; (6) descriptive analysis of the data
cooperative methods is that there is a
of reading test of the students having
group discussion during learning activity.
high self-confidence as control group
It makes the students more active in the
taught by using GTM (A2B1) shows that
classroom. According to Skidmore (2008:
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117), fan-n-pick is a method that helps all
information sharing in answering the
students in the learning process. Fan-n-
questions related to the content of the
pick uses a set of cards for each group of
text they read. Richards (2001: 5-6) also
four students. These cards consist of
says that this method approaches the
some questions about the content of the
language first through detailed analysis
text the students read. The students are
of
asked to answer the question on the card
application of this knowledge to the task
one by one in their group. Although it is
of translating sentences and texts into
frightening to answer the question of the
and out of the target language. It can be
text orally in front of the class, it is easy
said that the method requires students to
for students to talk with a supportive
translate whole texts word-for-word. It
teammate.
self-
just focuses on grammar pattern and
confidence. And it can be said that fan-n-
translation, not the content of the text
pick is used to check the students’
the students read. Questions and answer
understanding about the content of the
during learning activity are also very
text they read, to introduce a new topic,
limited. The answer of the questions is
review material that has been delivered
not various and it is almost the same
by the teacher, increase the students’
because the teacher gives the correct
mastery of reading skills, thinking skills,
answer just based on the text. The
communication skills, and information
students cannot express their opinion
sharing. According to Kagan (1994: 15-
freely in answering the question because
17) there are some advantages of fan-n-
they are not given a chance to discuss
pick method. Fan-n-pick method gives
with other during learning activity. It
the students new venues to express
makes reading a boring activity in the
themselves, practice self-control, learn in
classroom. Based on the explanation
different ways and master and retain the
above, it can be concluded that fan-n-pick
lessons
Another
method is more effective than GTM to
method that can be used to teach reading
teach reading especially to eighth grade
is grammar translation method (GTM),
students; (2) Students who have high self-
but it is an old method. According to
confidence have better reading skill than
Richards (2001: 5-6), there are some
those
characteristics of grammar translation
Having high self-confidence is necessary
method. One of the characteristics of this
for students. Confident students trust
method is that the teacher has authority
their own abilities, have a general sense
in the classroom. It makes the students
of control in their lives, and believe that,
more passive in learning activity. There is
within reason, they will be able to do
no group discussion, so there is no
what they wish, plan, and expect. If they
It
they
can
have
build
their
learned.
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its
grammar
who
have
rules,
low
followed
by
self-confidence.
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have high self-confidence, they will be
answers without giving any comments or
able to perform their personal attributes
different
such
optimism,
explanation above, it can be concluded
pride,
that the students who have high self-
independence, trust, the ability to handle
confidence are more active in reading
criticism
maturity.
activity than those who have low self-
Students who have high self-confidence
confidence. When they are active in
pay more attention in class, get along
reading activity, their reading skill will be
better with their peers and generally have
better. That is why the students who have
a more focused and inquisitive attitude
high self-confidence have better reading
because they feel good or comfortable
skill than those who have low self-
with who they are. They are more focused
confidence;
and do not hesitate to ask questions.
interaction between teaching methods
Asking
and self-confidence. The students who
as
assertiveness,
enthusiasm,
affection,
and
emotional
questions
in
the
classroom
answers.
and
Based
(3)
on
There
the
is
an
requires certain courage to stand up and
have
interrupt the teacher to ask a question,
enough in reading activity. They have
and it requires self-confidence to do that.
high willingness to read the text without
They can do that if they feel capable,
being guided too hard by their teacher.
competent,
the
When they are taught by using fan-n-pick
classroom. They trust their own abilities
method, they can share idea each other in
and don’t fear failure in learning process.
a group discussion. High self-confidence
In contrast, the students who have low
students make a lot of friends and
self-confidence tend to study lazy or they
engage themselves in a group discussion.
are not able to solve their problem, and
Discussion brings various viewpoints to
they do not commit something with their
the forefront in a common place, thereby
new ideas. Students having low self-
enriching everyone by giving a multi-
confidence cannot express their answers
angle view of the topic. In this situation,
of the questions freely. They might not
teacher just helps the students to have a
stand up and ask the teacher to explain
good understanding about the content of
once
the text they read. By using fan-n-pick
more
and
even
energetic
though
in
they
are
high
self-confidence
can
adjust
active
struggling to get a concept right. This
method,
creates obstacles to their learning. They
reading skills to the level of their partner
are not able to share the information they
because they are working together. They
get from the text. During the discussion,
also encourage and support each other in
they are passive. They just listen what
language use (Kagan, 1994: 15-17). It
others say about the answers of the
means that teaching steps of this method
questions. Then they agree with their
can build the students’ self-confidence in
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are
their
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the classroom because there
is
an
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
interaction among students especially
Based
when they share the answers of the
concluded that fan-n-pick is an effective
questions related to the text given by the
method
teacher. That is why fan-n-pick method is
effectiveness
more
determined by the level of the students’
effective
than
GTM
to
teach
on
the
to
findings,
teach
of
it
can
reading.
the
method
be
The
is
students who have high self-confidence.
self-confidence.
In contrast, GTM is more effective to
effective than GTM to teach students who
teach
have
students
who
have
low
self-
high
Fan-n-pick
self-confidence.
is
For
more
the
confidence. Teaching reading using GTM
students who have low self-confidence,
is easier to do than using fan-n-pick, but
GTM is more effective than fan-n-pick to
it is boring. Larsen (2001: 17-18) states
teach reading. The writer hopes that it
that
grammar
can be a reference for the English
translation method is that the teacher
teachers to teach reading creatively and it
has authority in the classroom. It can be
can be references for other researchers to
said that the teacher plays a bigger role
conduct further research.
the
weak
point
of
than students in learning activity. There
is no group discussion activity. It means
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