Definition of Number Head Together
Method
Numbered
Heads Together is one of Cooperative Learning types which developed by Dr.
Spencer Kagan. Numbered Heads Together is a cooperative
learning strategy that holds each student accountable for learning the
material. Students are placed in groups and each person is given a number (from
one to the maximum number in each group). The teacher poses a question and
students "put their heads together" to figure out the answer. The
teacher calls a specific number to respond as spokesperson for the group
According to Jacobs and Hall (2004: 2) defines Numbered Heads Together encourages successful
group functioning because all members need to know their group’s answers and because when students
help their groupmates, they help themselves and the whole group.
Base
on Lou (2005: 7) states this versatile can be used effectively for both memory
level and higher order thinking activities.
Instead of answering questions, learners can brainstorm ideas, solve a
problem, draw a diagram, invent a product, etc.
In addition Harper, Maheady & Mallette, (2006: 32) Number
Head Together is one of the cooperative learning structures designed to engage
all students to promote their academic and social interactions.
Based on the state above the writer have conclude that Number Head Together (NHT) is a strategy to improve the student ability with make a group, the student will be understand about the material given.
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