THE EFFECT OF THE THINK PAIR SHARE TYPE COOPERATIVE LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENTS' SELF-EFFICACY

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence  of the Think Pair Share  (TPS) type cooperative learning  model  on the level of self-efficacy of students compared to the expository model. The population in this study is all grade VIII of SMP Negeri 7 Tegal which totals 254 students. Sampling was carried out by cluster random sampling  technique selected by the experimental class of class VIII H, the control class of class VIII F, and the trial class of class VIII G. these research studies through questionnaires, tests and documentation. The data analysis used was  the Likert Summated Rating (LSR) method and the right-sided single-sided t-test, where the data had been tested for normality and homogeneity. The results of the study stated that: (1) the assessment of the level of self-efficacy of the experimental class exceeded 50% with a score of 80%. (2) the level of self-efficacy of students taught using the Think Pair Share (TPS) type cooperative learning model is better than using the expository model. So it can be said that the TPS learning model has a positive effect on the level of self-efficacy of students.