Teaching reading through cooperative learning two-stay two-stray

Abstract

Reading is one of elements in English language which is every important for English learners. Dealing with this, the lecturers have to find the best method in teaching English especially reading skill. The aim of this research is to describe the use of Cooperative Learning “Two-Stay Two-Stray†(TS_TS) in teaching reading ability of English students. Research design of this research is descriptive qualitative research. The subject of this research is the learners of second semester of English Education Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Madura Islamic University (UIM) Pamekasan. In collecting the data, the researchers used list of observation, documentation and interview. In analyzing the data, the researchers used reducing, interpreting and summarizing. Finally, based on the data, it could be summarized that Using Cooperative Learning “Two –Stay Two Stray†(TS-TS) to Teach Reading is very effective with three steps. The first is pre-activity which focuses on introducing the materials by the lecturer. Second is focusing the learners which they are discussing and sharing the material, it is known by Students Centered Learning (SCL). The third is reviewing the materials. This research is also supported by the data that 91% of English learners enjoyed the process of teaching and learning and 87% learners got the target minimum.

Keywords: Cooperative Learning, Two –Stay Two Stray†(TS-TS) and Reading.