Number Head Together as Method in Teaching English

1. Definition Of Number Head Together

Number Head Together (NHT) is a cooperative learning strategy designed to influence the students interaction pattern and as the alternative for traditional class structure. Number Head Together developed first by Spencer Kagan (1993) to involve more student in learning material which consist in a lesson and to know their knowledge about the material given.

  2.   Four phase structure to asking the questiour phase structure to asking the question

The teacher use four phase structure to asking the question for student in the class, they are:

a.  Phase I: Numbering

In the phase the teacher divide the student into some groups consist of 3 to 5 person  and each member of groups given number from 1 to 5

b. Phase II: Asking Question

Pose a question or a problem to the class and give the groups fifteen minutes of “Head Together

c.  Phase III: Heads Together

The student put their head together to the decide one appropriate answer making sure that every group member know the agreed upon answer.

d.       Phase IV: Answering the Question

The teacher calls a member at random and only student with the member respond to the question.

3.  Benefits Of NHT

This cooperative learning strategy promotes discussion and both individual and group accountability. This strategy is beneficial for reviewing and integrating subject matter. Students with special needs often benefit when this strategy is used. After direct instruction of the material, the group supports each member and provides opportunities for practice, rehearsal, and discussion of content material.
Group learning methods encourage students to take greater responsibility for their own learning and to learn from one another, as well as from the instructor (Terenzini & Pascarella, 1994).

4. TheWay to Stretch Students' Thinking

This is a flexible strategy that can be used at a variety of levels. The teacher may start with factual information questions, and as students become more familiar with the strategy, ask questions that require analysis or synthesis of information. Student groups can be given statements such as, "School uniforms help to keep students focused on academics." Students' task is to come to consensus on whether they agree or disagree, giving an explanation of their reasoning.
After the students respond, have the other groups agree or disagree with the answer by showing a thumbs up or thumbs down, and then explain their reasoning. Or, if the answer needs clarifying, ask another student to expand on the answer

5. used in two skill in English

NHT always Using In two skill in english are Writing and Reading
WRITING

Students can evaluate the quality of a piece of writing using a rubric. Have students review the writing as a group and assign scores as a group. Ask them to respond with their scores and rationale using the numbered heads together strategy.

READING
Comprehension questions can be posed to groups, and students can work together to find the answers. For example, when reading a story, students can be given the task of analyzing one of the characters. They can be asked questions such as, "Which character traits are stated directly, and which are implied by the author?" and "What information do you get from the character's speech and actions?"