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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.