IMPROVING ENGLISH CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS OF GRADE X STUDENTS OF SMA N 1 SRANDAKAN THROUGH INFORMATION GAP ACTIVITIES IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014

摘要

The study aimed at improving classroom interaction among grade X students of SMA N 1 Srandakan through information gap activities in the academic year of 2013/2014.udThe research was classified as action research. It was done through some steps namely (a) reconnaissance, (b) planning, (c) implementing and observing actions, and (d) reflection. It was done in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of three meetings. Information gap activity was implemented in each meeting with some supporting actions such as using media, maximizing classroom discussion, and using classroom English. The subjects of the research were 8 males and 15 females students. The data obtained during the research were qualitative data. They were collected through observation and interview. Observation guide and interview guide were used as the instruments. The data were in the forms of fieldnotes and interview transcripts. The validity of the data was obtained by applying the democratic validity, outcome validity, process validity, catalytic validity, and dialogic validity. The reliability of the data was gained by using multiple method and investigator triangulation technique.udThe result of the research shows that the use of information gap activities successfully improved classroom interaction. Based on the interview and observation, there were a lot of improvements in the class. They were on the interaction between teacher and the students, the interaction between the students and the material, and the interaction among the students. More interaction occurred in the class. In teacherstudent interaction, the students interacted with the teacher in classroom discussion. The students expressed their opinion or asked question to the teacher. Besides, the interaction between the students and the material also improved. The studentswanted to participate in every task completion and do the task by not doing cheating. As the improvement on student-student interaction, the students had a lot of interaction during the information gap activities or group work. They talked to other students to discuss the answer and to complete the task.