Vol 10 No 1 (2016): Current Issues and Trends in Educational Technology-Research

Abstract

English writing skills is one of English basic skills that need to be improved among high school students. This research is a classroom action research which aims to improve English writing skills of students of SMAN 1 Prambanan Sleman through English Writing Competition using STAD (student teams achievement division) cooperative learning model on a web blog developed by the English teacher.
The method of Kemmis & McTaggart was used in this research, consisting some cycles. Each cycle consists of four steps: 1) planning; 2) action; 3) observation; and 4) reflection. The problem was called succesfully solved when at least 75% of students passed the minimum passing standard (Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal, KKM) of English writing. The research instuments were writing assessment and pencil-paper test. The learning model that used in this research was STAD cooperative learning model.

The results showed that the problem of students' English writing skill can be solved in 3 learning cycles. English Writing Competition using STAD cooperative learning model on the web blog can improve English writing skills of students of SMAN 1 Prambanan Sleman.