IMPROVING STUDENTS’ INVOLVEMENT IN ENGLISH CLASS BY USING INTERACTION-BASED ACTIVITIES IN THE THIRD GRADE OF SD NEGERI SLEMAN 4, IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/ 2014

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The research is aimed at improving the students’ involvement in English class in the third grade of SD N Sleman 4, in the academic year of 2013/ 2014 by using interaction-based activities.
The research was classified as action research. It was done in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of three meetings. Each cycle applied interaction-based activities accompanied by other actions such as using classroom English, using media, maximizing group work and pair work, and giving appreciation and rewards. The research was done with the participation of 29 students of grade III and the English teacher. The research was done through some steps including reconnaissance, planning, action and observation, and reflection. The data obtained during the research was qualitative data. The qualitative data were collected through observation and interview. Interview guidelines and observation guidelines were used as the instruments. The data were in the form of field notes and interview transcript. The validity of the data was obtained by applying the democratic validity, process validity, outcome validity, catalyctic validity, and dialogic validity.
The result of the research showed that the use of interaction-based activities successfully improved the students’ involvement. They became more active in the class activities. They enthusiastically joined the teaching and learning activities and did the tasks well. The students also made a good improvement in some aspects such as motivation and confidence. They spoke English without much encouragement. Moreover, they answered the questions in English without being afraid of making mistakes.

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