IMPROVING STUDENT COOPERATION SKILLS USING THE JIGSAW AND STAD MODEL

Abstract

This study intends to answer the problem of why collaboration skills are needed in the learning process, especially in elementary school students. One model of cooperation in the study of Christianity that was developed was Jigsaw and STAD. Through an experimental method with a control group design that was tested using pre-test, post-test and questionnaire sheets and observation found that student collaboration skills experienced a significant increase. This finding confirms that an important factor driving increased student collaboration skills is; students are given the opportunity to work in small groups; students have social communication interactions; and students are accustomed to sharing knowledge and experiences, assignments and responsibilities. It was concluded that through the Jigsaw and STAD models, student collaboration skills would improve so that learning objectives would be achieved.