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b. Group Evaluation
Group evaluation is also important in cooperative learning because each of the students in the group needs to evaluate in order to know the
problems. Group Evaluation is really needed in cooperative learning, because the teacher should develop for engaging students in problem
solving and conflict resolution. From all explanations above, the writer assumes that in order cooperative
learning become more effective and more efficient, the teacher in the classroom has to notice and understand about some elements in cooperative learning. By
understanding those elements, the teacher will be easier in conducting cooperative learning in the classroom.
4. The Roles in Cooperative Learning
Applying cooperative le arning in the classroom has to notice the learner‟s
role and also the teacher‟s role, because the teacher and students‟ roles in cooperative learning are different. Below are the brief descriptions about the
learner‟s roles in cooperative learning:
1. The Learner’s Roles
Based on Kagan, there are some possible roles assignments for the students in cooperative learning class. Those are:
a Gate- Keeper Monitor. In this case, the teacher should make sure
that each student participates and that no one individual dominates of the group process.
b Cheer Leader encourager. The function is to make sure that the
contributions of each member and the team as a whole is appreciated.
c Task Master Super visor. The function is to keep the group on
task and attempt to make sure each number give the contribution. d
Secretary recorder and reporter. The function is to record team answer and supporting material and can be also the team spokes
person in reporting to the whole class.
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e Checker explainer. The function is to check that everyone agrees
before a group discussion is made and check that everyone understands the assignment and what is needed to finish. The last,
the students have to be a Quite Captain. The function is to make sure the group does not disturb other group.
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Another student‟s role in cooperative learning can be stated that the student as a member of a group must work collaboratively on task with other
group members, because it is a primary role for the students in cooperative learning and also the students have to be the directors of their own learning. The
students are taught to plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning.
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Although Cooperative learning is learning together with groups, the students have to take
the task individually.
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Based on the explanations above, the writer assumes that it is possible for Indonesian
‟s students to do those roles when their teacher applies cooperative learning in the classroom. When the teacher applies it, the students have
opportunities to be an explainer, an encourager, a monitor and they can share with their friends to accomplish their lessons. Because, learning by sharing with their
classmates can make the social interactions and help students to learn for one another‟s strength and limitations and to accept these differences.
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2. The Teachers’ role in Cooperative Learning
According to Richards, there are some roles for the teachers when the teacher want to implement cooperative learning in the classroom
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. Below are the brief
explanations about the teachers‟ roles in cooperative learning:
a The teachers have to create highly structured and well-organized learning
environment in the classroom.
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Carolyn Kessler, Cooperative Language Learning a Teacher’s Resource Book,
Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hill, inc. , 1992, p. 10.
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Richards. loc. cit.
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Diane Larsen Freeman, Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, p. 168.
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Killen, loc. cit.
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Richards, loc, cit.
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