A Successful Language Learning Implementation Through the Development of the Classrooms Social Interaction

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyze the contribution of the social interaction with the student learning atmosphere by using the Rückendiktat exercise form. The method used in this research is the descriptive, analytical method, with the students of the German Language education program as the analyst unit. The data had been collected through observations and questionnaires. The result of the research indicates that the boarder the interactive strategy developed by the lecturer, (1) the students are more motivated to study; (2) the students are happy and actively involve throughout the learning process; (3) the learning materials has been mastered and understood well by the students. Based on the results, a significant line can be drawn, that the implementation of the social interaction which involved, the teachers, students, the learning materials and the learning media, are able to produce positive impacts for the learning atmosphere in the classroom, which can significantly contribute into the result of the study. In order for a learning process to be meaningful, lecturers are expected to not only apply a two-way pattern of social interaction between lecturers and students only, but also between students and students and students with media and learning resources.