THE USE OF ANDRAGOGY STRATEGY TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS’ BIOGRAPHICAL CRITICISM

Abstract

This study aimed at describing the implementation of Andragogy strategy to improve the students’ Biographical Criticism in Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk novel. The subject was 25 students of the VII semester of English Education Department FKIP UMSU of 2017/2018 Academic Year. Descriptive qualitative and descriptive quantitative design were applied in this study. In Pre Test I Cycle I, there was only 24%  students completed with the highest score was 75 and the lowest was 45. In Post Test I Cycle I, there was 36% students completed, or there was 24% improvement from Pre Test I Cycle I. In  Pre Test in Cycle II, there was 80% students completed or there was 33,33% improvement on the students learning according to student completeness criteria.. In Post Test II Cycle II, there was 100% students completed or there was 20% improvement in Pre Test II Cycle II and 80% improvement in Pre Test I Cycle I. The students’ diary note also showed their higher motivation, enthusiastic and enjoyed their learning, as the result their learning became better and better. It was proved from the score of each test. It meant that the use of Andragogy strategy could improve the students’ achievement in Biographical criticism.

Keywords: Andragogy, Biographical Criticism,Motivation, Improvement