liv chairs the classroom. The students seem to be comfortable with their class and
enjoy it. The following was the time schedule of the research activity.
No. Activities
Time Notes
1. Pre-survey
July, 2008 2.
Proposal August - November, 2008
3. Reviewing literature
August-October, 2008 4.
Developing instrument September-November, 2008
5. Collecting and analyzing data
October-March, 2009 6.
Writing reports January-April, 2009
7. Examining Thesis
April, 2009 8.
Revising Thesis April, 2009
9. Submitting the document
April, 2009
B. The Subject of the Research
The subject used by the writer is the first grade of Information Technique students of SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta. They are 35 students, consisting of 25 male
students and 10 female students. Most of the students in SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta are male students.
C. The Method of the Research
In this research, the writer used action research method. Related to the action research method, there are some definitions of action research. Kemmis
lv 1993: 44 proposes that action research is a form of self-reflective inquiry
undertaken by participant in social situation including education. In order to improve the rational and justice of their own social or education practice, their
understanding of these practices and situations in which practices are carried out. The second definition is given by Ebbut Hopkins, 1993: 44-45 who
states that action research is the systematic study of attempts to improve educational practice by groups of participants by means of their own practical
actions and by means of their own reflection upon the effects of those actions. Joko Nurkamto.
Thirdly, Action research is a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a
community of practice to improve the way they address issues and solve problems. Action research can also be undertaken by larger organizations or
institutions, assisted or guided by professional researchers, with the aim of improving their strategies, practices, and knowledge of the environments within
which they practice http:en.wikipedia.orgwikiAction_research. Elliot 1991: P.69 states that action research may be defined as the study
of social situation with a view of improving the quality of action within it. It aims as feeding practical judgment in concrete situation, and the validity of theories or
hypothesis. It generates not so much on scientific tests of truth, as on their usefulness in helping people to act more intelligently and skillfully. In action
research theories are not validated independently and then applied to practice. They are validated through practice.
lvi To support those definitions above, here are the key points of action
research: 1. Action research is an action, which is taken as a result of reflection on
phenomenon done by the researcher. 2 Action research always arises from some species problems or issuing arising
out of the searchers practice. 3 Action research can be done by one person or individually but will be
rationally empowering when undertaken by participant collaboratively. 4 Action research stars with small cycle of planning, acting, observing and
assumption more clearly. 5 Action research is a systematically learning process in which people at
deliberately, though remaining open to surprise and responsive opportunity. 6 The aim of action research is to improve the quality of the system in certain
social circumstances including educational system.
D. The Procedure of the Research
