SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE AT TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS
Nofvia De Vega (a*), Nanda Riris Respati (b)
(a) Universitas Borneo Tarakan, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
*nofviadevega[at]gmail.com
(b) SMA Negeri 3 Tarakan
Abstract
The objective of the research is to improve students- achievement in learning English. The research design of this research was a Classroom Action Research (CAR). The criteria required were the students can improve their English score individually or group. The target of success is 80%. It means that 80% of the student-s total of the research gets an English score of more than 75 as the minimum standard of KKM (Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal). The research conducted from July 31st up to August 28th 2019, of 8 (eight meetings). The researcher described the research process, such as planning, implementing the actions, observing, and reflecting. It also elaborated on data obtained from students- scores. The first cycle of this research divided into four meetings. Based on the two cycles- results, the data showed that applying scientific approach in teaching English at twelfth-grade, students could improve and influence students- achievement. It could be seen from the quantitative data by proving the students- scores got better. Meanwhile, the qualitative data that showed the students were more active and exciting in learning.
Keywords: Scientific Approach, Teaching English Language, CAR
Topic: Education