English Teaching Methods Used by Student English Forum (SEF) of Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Abstract

The aim of this study is to describe English teaching methods used by Student English Forum (SEF) of Universitas Jenderal Soedirman. This is a descriptive qualitative study in which data are taken from interview, observation and documentation. Based on the result of the study, the study finds out that English teaching methods used by Student English Forum (SEF) is effective teaching method. The SEF has four classes i.e. SGSC, TOEFL class, Private class, Story Telling and Speech class. The result of the research found that there are ten methods applied such as Jigsaw, Timeline, Debate, Text-Book, Discussion, Think-Pair-Share, Bilingual method, Grammar-Translation Method, Flash card, and Drilling method. Students can develop their idea and their skill in English. The Jigsaw, Timeline, and Debate method is applied to teach the SGSC class. The Text-book and Discussion method is applied to teach TOEFL class. The Think-Pair-Share, Bilingual method, Grammar-Translation Method, and Flash card are applied to teach Private class, and Drilling method is to teach Story Telling class. The methods applied in SEF can create good progress for Student Activity Unit because they can improve students’ competence and English language skills.