Final Semester Test

Final Semester Test of Essay Writing “Effect of  Learning Methods  on Interest in Learning English”.
Effect of  Learning Methods on Interest in Learning English.
Introduction:
Learning and teaching are two concepts that can't base parated from each other.  Learning is what must be done by a subject who receives a lesson, while teaching shows that what must be done by a teacher.  The learning process will always be a process of interaction between two human elements, namely students as the learning party and the teacher as the teaching party, with students as the main subject (Sardiman).
Learning activities in their implementation are familiar with many terms to describe the teaching methods that will be carried out by the teacher. So many types of learning methods that aim to improve the quality of learning for the better.
The learning method is the most important part in carrying out the learning process.  Learning should be carried out in an interesting way that is able to arouse students' interest in carrying out learning. Learning methods are ways of presenting subject matter conducted by educators so that the learning process occurs in students themselves in an effort to achieve goals.  (Sutikno, 2014: 33-34)
The selection of the right learning method will affect students' interest and motivation to learn.  Therefore, in considering a method to be applied it is necessary to pay attention or be guided by goals, individual differences, the ability of the teacher himself to applyit, the nature of the subject matter, the class situation.
This essay discusses about, first what is the learning method, secondly the various types of learning methods, three characteristics of a good learning method, and finally the purpose of the learning method.
Body:
The various types of leraning Method
There are many methods that a teacher can use in the learning process. As the Pribadi expressed (2009: 42), that proper selection of methods can help students achieve the purpose of learning or make an internalization of content or learning materials. As for a variety of learning methods are as follows:
1. Lecture Method
This method is a conventional method, namely by conveying information verbally to students.  The lecture method is considered the most practical and economical method, but there are some deficiencies in it.
Disadvantages:
• Students are more passive because they only listen to the instructor.
• Teaching and learning activities tend to be boring.
• Some students who prefer visual learning will have difficulty accepting lessons.
• The teaching process is more focused on the understanding of words only.
 Advantages:
• Teachers can control the classroom completely.
• Encourage student stotry to practice focus.
• The learning process is easier to do.
• Learning activities can be attended by many students.
2. Discussion Learning Methods
The discussion method is a teaching method that emphasizes student discussion activities in learning to solve problems.  This method is done by forming a discussion group to discuss a problem.
Advantages:
• Encourage students to think critically.
• Encourage students to express their opinions.
• Train students about to lerance and respect the opinions of others.
Deficiency:
• Tends to be dominated by students who like to talk.
• A formal way is needed to express an opinion.
• The theme in the discussion is usually limited.
• Only suitable for small groups.
3. Demonstration Method
This is a teaching method that is done by means of a practicum so that students see first hand what is being learned.  This method is usually more interesting and makes students more focused on the subject matter.
Advantages:
• Information is easier to understand because it is through direct practice.
• Can minimize the possibility of misunderstanding because concrete evidence is seen.
• Students more easily understand the information conveyed by the instructor.
Deficiency:
• Not all subject matter can be demonstrated.
• Teachers must be people who are very knowledge able about the material being taught.
• Only effective if there are not too many students.
4. Experimentation Method
The experimental method is carried out with practical activities or lab experiments so students can see the subject matter directly.
Advantages:
• Students can explore and develop themselves through experiments.
• Make students think that the subject matter can be proven by experiments.
• Producing students who have the soul of researc hers for scientific development.
Deficiency:
• Students can not conduct experiments if there is a lack of tools.
• Not all subject matter can be done with an experimental method.
• This method activity can only be done in certain fields of study and in a limited time.
5. Recitation Learning Methods
This method requires students to make a resume about the material that has been delivered by the teacher.  The resume is written on paper using the students' own words.
Advantages:
• Encourage students to practice good writing.
• Students tend to remember the subject matter delivered by the teacher.
• Train students to take responsibility and take initiative.
Deficiency:
• Some students cheat their friends' resumes, or are done by others.
• It is difficult to evaluate whether students really understand the resume they have made.
6. Debate Method
In this method, students argue with each other, both individually and in groups.  The debate is held formally with certain rules where the aim is to discuss a problem and how to solve the problem.
Advantages:
• Practicing the cooperation and group work of students.
• Train students to convey and defend their arguments.
• Encourage students to find information to streng then their arguments.
• Practicing students' ability to express opinions and self-confidence.
Deficiency:
• Often raises arguments that have no solution.
• Only certain students carry out debate activities.
• Opinions expressed often do not have the essence and only contain refutation.
The Characteristics of Good Learning Methods.
The characteristics of a good method for teaching and learning are as follows:
a. Be flexible, flexible and have a power that is in accordance with the character of the student and the material.
b. Be functional in uniting theory with practice and leading students to practical abilities.
c. Do not reduce the material, even on the contrary develop material.
d. Give flexibility to students to express their opinions.
e. Able to place the teacher in the right position, respectable in the whole learning process.
The purpose of the learning method.
Basically the main purpose of learning methods is to help develop students' individual abilities so that they are able to solve their problems.  The several objectives of the learning method are as follows:
1. To help students develop their individual abilities so that they can over come their problems with break through alternative solutions.
2. To help the teaching and learning process so that the implementation of learning activities can be done in the best way.
3. To help find, test, and compile the data needed in an effort to develop a scientific discipline.
4. To facilitate the learning process with good results so that teaching objectives can be achieved.
5. To deliver a learning in an ideal direction precisely, quickly, and as expected.
6. So that the learning process can run in a fun and motivated atmosphere so that the learning material is more easily understood by students.
Conclusion
Learning method is a strategy or tactic in carrying out learning and teaching activities in class which are applied by the teaching staff so that the learning objectives that have been set can be achieved properly. Learning methods are ways of presenting subject matter conducted by educators so that the learning process occurs in students themselves in an effort to achieve goals.  (Sutikno, 2014: 33-34).
Many methods can be chosen by a teacher in teaching and learning activities.  Therefore every teacher who will teach is expected to choose a good method.  Because whether or not a method that will be used in the learning process lies in the accuracy of choosing a method in accordance with the demands of the teaching and learning process. A method that will be used in the teaching and learning process can be said to be good if the method can develop the potential of students. The learning method acts as an educational facility that serves to convey learning material to students.  In other words, the learning method is a tool so that students can achieve learning goals.


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  1. in each paragraph you should place a space so that the reader does not experience difficulties when reading the essay.

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  3. In introductions in the second paragraph should not use coma punctuals in the "Learning Activities" sentence and in the sentence "by the Teacher" should use the point punctuation.

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