This research discusses the implementation of peer editing in teaching-learning writing to the eleventh grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Surakarta 2014/2015 academic year. The research uses qualitative approach in the form of case study. The subject of this research is the English teacher and the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Surakarta in the academic year of 2014/2015 consists of 33 students. This research focuses how Peer Editing is implemented in writing class and how effective Peer Editing is implemented in teaching writing skill to the eleventh grade class. The data were collected through observations, interviews and documents.
The result of the research reveals two major findings which consist of: (1) the description of the implemented peer editing in writing class at the eleventh grade class and (2) the effectiveness of peer editing in teaching-learning writing to the eleventh grade class.
Based on the research findings, it can be summarized that the implementation of peer editing in writing class at the eleventh grade class of SMA Negeri 1 Surakarta is effective. To implement Peer Editing effectively in writing class, several aspects need to be considered, including the procedure, the role of teacher and students, the classroom climate, and the difficulties during the process. In its implementation, the students are encouraged to engage in peer editing process by carefully editing each other’s work and by giving a constructive feedback. This technique provides learning opportunities for the students to enhance the students’ understanding about a good writing. Besides, it can increase the students’ writing quality.
Keywords: peer editing, teaching technique, writing skill
