Numbered Heads Together Analysis
2.4 Numbered Heads Together (NHT)
2.4.1 The Definition of Numbered Heads Together (NHT)
Numbered heads together (NHT) is one of cooperative learning technique that holds each student accountable to learn the material. Students are placed in groups and each person is given a number (from one to the maximum number in each group). They should work together to figure out the answer of problems which are given by the teacher and ensures that each member knows the answer to problems or questions. The teacher calls a specific number to respond as spokesperson for the group. Because no one knows which number will be called, all team members must be prepared (Numbered Heads Together Cooperative Learning Strategy, n.d).
According to Slavin (as cited in Astuti, 2014) states that, “numbered heads together is basically a variant of group discussion, the twist is having only one student represent the group but not informing the group in advance whom its …show more content…
The classmate should respect the spokesperson by giving applause.
2.4.3 The Benefits of Teaching Reading Comprehension Using Numbered Heads Together (NHT)
As one of cooperative learning technique, numbered heads together have positive impact especially in teaching reading comprehension, and then it can be reflected in PIES Principles (Kagan, 2009, p.4.2). Kagan explains that PIES Principles is standing for “P” as positive interdependence, “I” as individual accountability, “E” as equal participation and “S” as simultaneous interaction.
Positive interdependence creates mutual support among the students, creates peer motivation achievement, and increases the quality of peer tutoring. In numbered heads together, when the students share and discuss to solve the problem, this positive interdependence will be occurred. Learning by their peers can make the students easily to understand and comprehend the text; they will feel secure and free to ask what they don’t
2.4.1 The Definition of Numbered Heads Together (NHT)
Numbered heads together (NHT) is one of cooperative learning technique that holds each student accountable to learn the material. Students are placed in groups and each person is given a number (from one to the maximum number in each group). They should work together to figure out the answer of problems which are given by the teacher and ensures that each member knows the answer to problems or questions. The teacher calls a specific number to respond as spokesperson for the group. Because no one knows which number will be called, all team members must be prepared (Numbered Heads Together Cooperative Learning Strategy, n.d).
According to Slavin (as cited in Astuti, 2014) states that, “numbered heads together is basically a variant of group discussion, the twist is having only one student represent the group but not informing the group in advance whom its …show more content…
The classmate should respect the spokesperson by giving applause.
2.4.3 The Benefits of Teaching Reading Comprehension Using Numbered Heads Together (NHT)
As one of cooperative learning technique, numbered heads together have positive impact especially in teaching reading comprehension, and then it can be reflected in PIES Principles (Kagan, 2009, p.4.2). Kagan explains that PIES Principles is standing for “P” as positive interdependence, “I” as individual accountability, “E” as equal participation and “S” as simultaneous interaction.
Positive interdependence creates mutual support among the students, creates peer motivation achievement, and increases the quality of peer tutoring. In numbered heads together, when the students share and discuss to solve the problem, this positive interdependence will be occurred. Learning by their peers can make the students easily to understand and comprehend the text; they will feel secure and free to ask what they don’t