Application of Clustering Techniques Based on the Balance of Brain Functions in Learning Writing Narration in Ponorogo Elementary School
Abstract
Writing is communicating thoughts and ideas. The objective of the study was to describe the use of clustering techniques. The application of clustering techniques is supported by a balanced brain activation combined with a guiding question. This research was conducted at Elementray School (SDN) 2 Tonatan Kabupaten Ponorogo. Students are 29 people, held for 2 months. The research method used is action research. The writer uses observation, interview, document analysis, and composition tests for data collection. The analytical techniques used are interactive analysis and comparative descriptive. The results showed that clustering techniques based on balancing brain function can improve the level of students’ narrative writing, which is illustrated in the mastery percentage progress in every cycle. Cycle 1 is 34%, cycle 2 is 48%, and cycle 3 is 83%. It is also illustrated that there is progress in every aspect of narrative writing.
Keywords: balancing brain function, clustering technique, learning, writing narrative
References
[1] OECD: Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA). Country-Specific Overviews, Paris: OECD org; 2015.
[2] Stack M: Testing, Testing, Real All About It: Canadian Press Coverage of the PISA Result. Canadian Journal of Eduation. 2006; 29(1): 49-69.
[3] Graham S, Bollinger A, Olson CB, D’Oust C: Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effevtive Writers. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance; 2012.
[4] Graham S: Effective Writing Instruction for All Students. USA: Renaissance Learning; 2008.
[5] Chandler D: The Act of Writing: A Media Theory Approach. Aberystwyth: University of Wales Press; 1995.
[6] Teague B, Smith P, Jimenez R: Learning to Write in a Mexican School. Journal of Language and Literacy Education. 2010; 6(1): 1-19.
[7] Tompkins GE: Teaching Writing Balancing Process and Product. New Jersey: Pearson Education; 2008.
[8] Martin SJ: Skills Acquired Throughs Personal Narrative Writing Intruction. New York: St. John Fisher College; 2010.
[9] Bartholomae D: When a writer can’t write: Studies in writers blck and other composing process problems. New York: Guilford Press; 1985.
[10] Sousa DA: How the Brain Learn, 4