NUMBER HEADS TOGETHER

Prepared byRizky Nurul AmaliaHanny S. SuryaYakob MetbokiBudi Ilhami

Learning theory has been thought of as a key factor in teaching and learning

Teacher is the one who has to have the understanding of learning

Learning theory is “a general set of statement which is applied in order to explain the condition of learning” (Sugihartono, et al, 2007: 89)

An overview on Learning Theory

5 points to know about learning theory

Understanding the basic concepts, features, and scope

How is teachers’ attitude and role if the theory is applied

Environmental factors ( facility, tool, condition) to afford the learning process

Understanding the steps in teaching and learning process

What things should the students do?

Knowing the developer

Understanding the background from which the theory is generated.

The updating facts of its development

Factors in criticizing learning theory

Behaviorism theory of learning

Constructivism theory of learning

Humanism Theory of learning

Kinds of learning theory

Definition

“The instructional method, where students work in group to help one to another during learning activities”. The cooperation involves two people, and the maximum one was four people with different background.

Cooperative Learning Theory: a born theory of constructivism theory learning

3 categories of technique

Simple Structures (11) Student Team Learning Techniques (3)

Bridging techniques (4)

Think-Pair-Share STAD (Student Teams-Achievement Divisions)

Snowballing

T.A.P.P.S.(Talking Aloud Paired Problem-Solving)

TGT (Teams-Games-Tournaments)

Brainstorm Building

Study Buddies JIGSAW II Modified What I Know

Partner Reading Pairs-Consulting-Pairs

Checkmates

Three Step Interview

Roundtable

Circle of Knowledge

Numbered Heads TogetherPairs Check

Send a Problem

Techniques in Cooperative Learning Theory

Kagan in Bookman, et al (2001: 1) believed that Number Heads Together is “a technique which is useful for quickly reviewing objective material in a fun way”.

The developer and his idea:

Practically, students in each team of four are numbered 1, 2, 3, or 4.

In so doing, students train each other on the material to be mastered. This is also called Discussing Reasons.

Next, teachers pose a question and call a number: 1, 2, 3, or 4. Students with that number are allowed to answer and earn points for their team.

Furthermore, the class can be lead to repeat the previous sections

(Bookman, et al, (2001); Jacob, Lee, & Ball (p. 43-44).

What does it look like?

Central •NHT is the concept of building both individual accountability and positive interdependence.

•Students’ knowledge on any subject matter is exposed automatically.

Theoretical base

•Brown (2000: 283)•“automatic process refers to processing in a more complex skill, where the

“hard drive” of your brain can manage hundreds and thousands of bits of information”

Speaking Skill •The technique is applicable to refer to speaking because it raises the

collaborative skill of asking for and giving reasons.

Using NHT is effective in ELT

Bookman, B., et al. (2001). Cooperative Learning - Descriptions of some commonly used techniques. The NYS Biology - Chemistry Mentor Network, DDE Title II, FLCC, 2001. Retrieved November 11, 2012, from http://opas.ous.edu/Committees/Resources/Research_papers/15CommonlyUsedTechniques.pdf.

Brown, H.D. (2000). Principles of LlanguageLearning and Teaching. 4th Edition. New York: Prentice Hall Regents.

Jacobs, G. M., Lee, G. S., & Ball, J. (….) Cooperative Learning. A sourcebook of Lessons Plans for Teacher Education on Cooperative Learning. ……Kagan Cooperative Learning.

Slavin, R. E. (1995). Cooperative Learning. New York: Teachers Collage Press.

Sugihartono, et al. (2007). Psikologi Pendidikan. Yogyakarta: UNY Press.

References

NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER

Steps Preparation Formation of

groups Discussion of

problems Call the

number of members or giving answers

Gives conclusions

Preparation…,

preparing a lesson plan

If you fail to plan You plan a failure

Formation of groups…, The teacher divides the

students into heterogeneous groups consisting of 3-5 students

Teachers gave a number to each student in the group and name the group

The group was formed by a mixture of in terms of social background, race, ethnicity, gender and learning ability

If one group is smaller than the others have no. 3 answer for no. 4 as well. The teacher can give numbers or students can give numbers themselves

Management Tips…, Before posing a question, make sure each

person is assigned a number Having students sit in a specific seat

according to number insures honesty in responding

Model how to make sure each person knows the answer

Heads Together…, Activity sheets distributed

to students as a material to be studied

Students then think individually

Discussion of problems Each member of the group

they should know the answer to the question

Ensure enough ‘wait time is given for the group to do the task

Call the number of members…,

The teacher then calls a number and students from each group with the same number raised their hands

prepare for and respond to the entire class

Variations…,

Instead of sharing out with the class, they share with their answers with students who have the same number.

Reinforce mental math by calling numbers as the result of mental math problems. (e.g. Call on students whose number is the square of two.)

Gives conclusions…,

Teachers with students concluded the final answer of all questions related to the material presented

The Illustration…,

References http://teaching-my-students.blogspot.co

m/2011/08/numbered-heads-together-nht-model-in.html retrieved on 29th November 2012

Kagan Publishing http://www.eazhull.org.uk/nlc/

numbered_heads.htm