Abstract

Asantewa Christiana

The aim of this research is to explain the implementation of cooperative learning in English class of
favorite school of Secondary High School 5 Batusangkar, West Sumatera; to find out the achievement
of Cooperative Learning in English class of Favorite School of Secondary High School 5 Batusangkar,
West Sumatera; and to know how is the strengths and weaknesses of cooperative learning methods in
English class in Secondary High School 5 Batusangkar, West Sumatera. This research belongs to
descriptive qualitative research. Instruments applied here were observation, interview and
documentation. Grade VIII A and B Secondary High School 5 Batusangkar, West Sumatera as a pilot
test to see how the cooperative learning is conducted. The findings explained that the implementation
of cooperative learning in Secondary High School 5 Batusangkar, West Sumatera was effective. It
helped the students to improve students’ achievement in terms of academics up to 9.8. There are
strengths such a) Having advantages in terms of delivery material by using a complete infrastructure;
b) English teacher create learning that inspires students to be active; c) the students become subject of
the study; d) had quite good; and e) teacher becomes a facilitator. While the weaknesses are a) the
learning process is still using the conventional model; b) English language usage not maximum; c) the
process of learning tends to lead the achievement of curriculum; and d) contextual, teachers are still
following the situation and condition of students.