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80 Appendix A: Observation Checklist Blueprint No. Things to be observed Theory 1. The teacher gives instruction in doing task clearly One of three steps to achieve the success of the group work is the ability to observe Douglas, 1978. 2. The teacher presents clear goals to the students. 3. The teacher divides the class into small groups. 4. The teacher opens a chance for students to consult about their material. One of three steps to achieve the success of the group work is the ability to make appropriate intervention Douglas, 1978. 5. The students share their material they learnt to other students in group. Students learn and use appropriate social skills including leadership, decision-making, trust building, communication and conflict- management Johnson et al. 1994. 6. The students have well interaction with other students. 7. The teacher has good interaction with students. One of three steps to achieve the success of the group work is the ability to make appropriate intervention Douglas, 1978. 8. The class activities challenge the students to involve. Students perform independently even though they work together. Each individual performance is assessed. Students must take personal responsibility to work toward the group goals Johnson et al. 1994. 9. The teacher moves around and assists the students. One of three steps to achieve the success of the group work is the ability to make appropriate intervention Douglas, 1978. 10. The students can help each other. Students are encouraged to help each other. Students share resources with other, provide constructive feedback, challenge other member’s reasoning and ideas, keep an open mind, act in a trustworthy way, and promote a safe feeling for all by reducing anxiety Johnson et al. 1994. 11. The students work cooperatively with others. 12. The students are involved actively in classroom activities. 13. The method encourages students’ communication skills. Students perform independently even though they work together. Each individual performance is assessed. Students must take personal responsibility to work toward the group goals Johnson et al. 1994. 14. The teacher assesses the learning activities. One of three steps to achieve the success of the group work is the ability to assess the group’s situation Douglas, 1978. 15. The students are asked to reflect what they have learned. 16. The teacher gives feedback to students’ work. 17. The teacher evaluates the activities that have been given.