Exploring the Scaffolding Technique in Teaching Recount Text

: A Case Study in SMP Negeri 5 Jepara

Abstract

This study is focused on the use of the scaffolding technique in English teaching. The objectives of this study were (1) To explain types of scaffolding techniques used by the teacher in teaching recount text. (2) To elaborate on the challenges faced by the teacher in using the scaffolding technique in teaching recount text. (3) To describe the solution of the challenges faced by the teacher in using the scaffolding technique in teaching recount text. In order to achieve the objective of the research, relevant theories were refereed and discussed. This study uses a qualitative method the subject was an English teacher at SMP Negeri 5 Jepara. The results showed the English teacher under the study had been implemented all types of scaffolding they were modeling, bridging, contextualizing, schema building, re-presenting text, and developing metacognition. She has implemented scaffolding in certain situations based on the types of scaffolding. Based on the results of observing the teacher in her English teaching process and interviewing the English teacher under study, there were several challenges faced by the teacher in implementing scaffolding. They were students’ interest, students’ confidence, and teaching aid.  Based on the research finding the solution to the students 'interest challenge is creating a fun atmosphere in the classroom, to challenge students' confidence is to provide motivation, and the solution to the challenge of teaching aids is updating teacher teaching methods