The Development of a Thematic Module Based on Numbered Heads Together (NHT) Cooperative Learning Model for Elementary Students in Ambon, Moluccas-Indonesia

Abstract

Th is study aimed to examine the eff ectiveness and practicality of modules used to teach the elementary students in Ambon, Moluccas, Indonesia and as a result generate a thematic module based on Numbered Heads Together (NHT) cooperative learning model. We adopted a 4D development model, which comprises four stages: defi ne, design, develop, and disseminate to produce the module. A survey and interviews were conducted at the defi ne stage and the results proved that the students used modules which only accommodate the traditional learning model. Th ese modules did not provide the students with activities which could help improve their thinking skills. At the defi ne stage, a thematic module was created and at the develop stage, it was revised based on suggestions from experts and the results of the fi eld try-outs. Th e use of the module showed a signifi cant improvement in student achievement. Th e fi nal step of the development of the module was performed by providing teachers with a training program on teaching resources and lesson study. Future research is expected to be empirical so that it can investigate the eff ect of the thematic module on students' higher order thinking skills.

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