The Effectiveness of Peer Tutor Learning on the Improvement of Student’s Academic and Non-Academic Achievement

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of peer tutoring learning in improving the academic and non-academic achievement of students of SMA Negeri 6 Yogyakarta. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the effectiveness of the peer tutor learning model, (2) the methods used to improve student achievement through peer tutoring, and (3) constraints and solutions in implementing peer tutoring learning. This study uses a qualitative research method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques using observation techniques, documentation study, and interviews. This study obtained three findings, namely: (1) students experienced a very significant increase after participating in peer-to-peer learning. This increase is possible because using the tutoring method, students learn with a supervisor selected from their friends so that the learning process becomes more interesting and fun, (2) the learning method using peer tutors is to collaborate with other students in the form of small groups by providing different material in the group and giving one student the responsibility of fostering the small group, the use of the peer tutor method in the classroom is very useful in the effectiveness and efficiency of the teacher's time as a medium of information and students can be more open to friends to ask questions about the material being taught at that time, and (3) the obstacles faced in the implementation of peer tutoring are that other students treat like ordinary friends so that it is difficult to be given directions, the solution given is to agree with students to comply with the rules given to students who become tutors in groups.