An Analysis of Think-Pair-Share Strategy on Google Classroom in Reading at SMKN 1 Kuta Selatan

Abstract

This study aimed at analysing the implementation of TPS strategy on Google Classroom in reading at SMKN 1 Kuta Selatan. Descriptive qualitative was used as a research design. A purposive sampling technique was applied to choose 3 English teachers and 117 students as the research subjects. An observation sheet, closed-ended questionnaires, and semi-structured interview guide were used to collect the data. The results show that the teachers create many forums on Google Classroom to implement TPS strategy, namely; posting a text, providing some questions, asking the students to work in pairs, and collecting the results of their discussion. Teachers' perceptions show that 84.37% are very good and 15.63% are good. While students' perceptions show that 8.82% are very good, 70,6% are good, and 20,58% are enough. Increasing students’ enthusiasm and motivation to read a text became one of the teachers' reasons for using TPS strategy on Google Classroom.

Enhancing EFL Learners’ English Proficiency through the Think-Pair-Share Technique with the Synergy of Digital Media Integration

“…Besides videos and mind mapping, Google Workspace can be utilized as well. Google Classroom can be combined with the Think-Pair-Share technique [7]. The previous study used Google Classroom to carry out the teaching and learning process.…”

“…70.6% of students agreed that TPS has good criteria. Students had time to understand the materials and discussed with pairs, which led to the enhancement of students' motivation in reading class [7].…”

“…Further, the strengths of the Think-Pair-Share technique in online classes are that the Think-Pair-Share technique is easy to apply, teachers can monitor students through comment sessions, and students' active participation also showed positive results during the learning process [7]. However, there is a weakness found in the online classroom, where some students do not submit the assignments on time.…”

“…Furthermore, for online classes, teachers can utilize Google Workspace to conduct the teaching and learning process. Google Classroom is a digital learning tool that can help teachers in the online classroom [7]. Although it is online-based, students still can improve their reading comprehension with the implementation of the Think-Pair-Share technique in the teaching and learning process.…”