Mixing Theories, Methods, and Approaches Used in Teaching Strategic Communication can Improve the Success of Student’s Learning (CAR in Communication Department SMMTC UUM

IRMAWATI, R.A. NOER DODDY Mixing Theories, Methods, and Approaches Used in Teaching Strategic Communication can Improve the Success of Student’s Learning (CAR in Communication Department SMMTC UUM. UUM CAS .

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Abstract

Mixing theories, methods, and approaches used in teaching Strategic Communication can improve the success of student’s learning. This is the result of class room action research (CAR) which was done in Communication Department SMMTC UUM during the period of February until July 2012. There was no good method in teaching – learning process but the using of mixing theories, methods, and approaches could improve the success of student’s learning. It can be seen from the result of the study. The writer took the initiative to teach how to act, communicate, and work to maximum in order to succeed as a qualified, fully alert, responsive, and workmanlike full with creativity and innovation.

To determine the using of mixing theories, methods, and approaches in teaching – learning Strategic Communication was done because the lecturer saw the condition of the students who were passive and not enthusiastic in learning. They were not active, not creative, and always waiting for the instruction given. They tended to be individualism and no motivation at all. After applying some theories, methods, and approaches in the teaching – learning Strategic Communication, the students can become active, cooperative, creative, innovative and independent. This study used an experimental method to the design created with the needs of student-based learning, active students, administration tasks, habituation to actively communicate and cooperate. Qualitative methods were also used to collect data. The data were obtained through interviews, direct observation, and observation that were done from a list of questions posed to the students. Descriptive analysis and field notes were also used in this study.
After going through the treatment in a study using mixing theories, methods, and approaches, a visible change of attitudes and habits of the students were more active and enthusiasm in learning. Students were smarter and smarter in the face of learning problems and answering questions. Class discussions could be run well with smooth and communicative. The students in the class were more spirit, creative, and professional. All tasks were collected on time and with a good answer which showed improved learning and reading. Students were courage to speak up and becoming qualified. They were not selfish and apathetic anymore.

Key words: Mixing, CAR, Individualism, Qualitative, Field Notes.

Item Type:	Artikel Umum
Subjects:	A General Works > AC Collections. Series. Collected works
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan) > S1-English Education (S1-Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris)
Depositing User:	Noer Doddy Irmawati
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2015 17:00
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2015 17:00
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/2581

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