The Effect of Learning Cooperative Learning Model Type Write Think Type to Improve Communication of Students

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue VIII, August 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186

The Effect of Learning Cooperative Learning Model Type Write Think Type to Improve Communication of Students

Apri Liliani, Erlina Rufaidah, Pujiati
Master of Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Training and Education, University of Lampung, Indonesia

Abstract: This study aims to determine the increase in communication skills of students who take the Think Talk Write type of cooperative learning compared to conventional learning. The design used is a pretest posttest control group design. The population is all seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 9 Metro 2017/2018 Academic Year distributed in seven classes. Sampling was done using purposive sampling technique. The research data were obtained through tests of communication skills.

This research concludes that the cooperative learning model of think talk write type affects the communication skills of students.

Keywords: Influence, Think Talk Write, Communication Skills.

I. INTRODUCTION

Teaching materials in the learning process at school can be in the form of textbooks and modules, so students are expected to learn in groups using and utilizing the materials provided, one of which is student worksheets which are student work guides to facilitate students in implementing social studies learning activities. There is short material and practice questions in order to activate students in the learning process and improve the quality of learning outcomes. Think talk write learning starts from the involvement of students in thinking or having dialogue with themselves after the reading process. Then talk and share ideas with friends before writing. This activity is more effectively carried out in groups of students who are asked to read, take small notes, explain, listen, respond and complete them with writing in an active and fun atmosphere. The application of the TTW learning model is expected to assist teachers in overcoming various problems that arise when implementing Social Science (IPS) learning in the classroom.
Think talk write learning model is a learning model that facilitates verbal language training and writing in written form. One of the efforts that can be done is to create an environment and learning that can hone the communication skills of students. Selection of the right learning model and can help teachers overcome these problems, so that the objectives in implementing learning can be achieved. Teachers can use the Think Talk Write (TTW) learning model to make children more creative in learning.

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