Journal of English Education Program (JEEP)
Vol 4, No 1 (2017): Journal Of English Education Program

THE USE OF NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER (NHT) TECHNIQUE IN TEACHING READING RECOUNT TEXT

Mia Siti Kamilah (Universitas Galuh)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Nov 2017

Abstract

This study investigated the use of Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique in teaching reading recount text at the eighth grade of a junior high school. Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique is one of techniques which is derived from cooperative learning method that includes four simple steps: dividing and numbering off students into a group, giving a problem, putting heads together, and calling up the numbered-heads (Slavin, 2005). This study was conducted in qualitative approach, particularly case study. The data were obtained from several sources including classroom observation in four sessions and interview to an English teacher and six students at the eighth grade of a junior high school in Ciamis. The result showed that based on the classroom observation and interview, the use of Numbered Heads Together (NHT) technique was useful and appropriate to attract students’ attention in learning reading, in this case the students could more increase their reading ability. As result of findings of this study, Numbered Heads Together (NHT) is recommended to be used in teaching and learning process to increase students’ reading ability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jeep

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Education Program (JEEP) focuses on English Teaching and Learning research. This journal includes the following topic areas: 1. English Language Pedagogy 2. ELT Materials Development and Evaluation 3. English Language Assessment 4. Teaching English to Young Learners 5. Language ...