scholarly journals Using Language Games to Enhance EFL Students’ Speaking Skill in Indonesia

AL-TA LIM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-222
Author(s):  
Abdul Gafur Marzuki ◽  
Ana Kuliahana
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Language Games ◽  
Main Criterion ◽  
Classroom Performance ◽  
Plan Implementation ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Classroom Action Research

This research aims at enhancing EFL students’ speaking skill through the use of language games. The research was designed in the form of Classroom Action Research. It was conducted in two cycles and six meetings. Each cycle consisted of plan, implementation, observation, and Reflection. The researchers employed an observation checklist, field notes, questionnaire, and test to collect the data. The main criterion of success of this research was that the students’ scores on the speaking test should achieve a score of 70, and it must be achieved by 75% of the total number of students. The second criterion was that the lecturer’s classroom performance should meet the “Success” category. The results of the first speaking test showed that from 24 students in the classroom, 15 students got scores of 70 or higher. It was equal to 62.5 %. In cycle 2, the total number of students who got scores of 70 or higher was 21. It was equal to 87.5 %. The result of this research indicated that the use of language games can develop the students’ speaking skills

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF “ARIAS” STRATEGY TO INCREASE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL AT SMA NEGERI 1 BUNGORO

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Ismail Sangkala
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Interest Assessment

The Implementation of “ARIAS” Strategy to Increase Students’ Speaking Skill at SMA Negeri 1 Bungoro. The objective of the research is intended to know the increasing of the students’ accuracy and fluency in speaking through ARIAS strategy at third-year students’ of SMA Negeri 1 Bungoro. The method of this research is classroom action research consist of two cycles. Both of cycles consist of four meetings. It means that there are eight meetings for two cycles. The subject in this research is X.3 Senior High School in 2011-2012 academic years. That consists of 17 women and 35 men. Instruments are speaking test and observation.Keywords: Speaking, Assurance, Relevance, Interest, Assessment, Accuracy, Fluency and Satisfaction.Penerapan Strategi "ARIAS" untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Siswa Berbicara di SMA Negeri 1 Bungoro. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah ingin mengetahui peningkatan akurasi siswa dan kefasihan dalam berbicara melalui strategi ARIAS pada siswa tahun ketiga dari SMA Negeri 1 Bungoro. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas terdiri dari dua siklus. Kedua siklus terdiri dari empat pertemuan. Ini berarti bahwa ada delapan pertemuan selama dua siklus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah X.3 SMA tahun 2011-2012 tahun akademik. Yang terdiri dari 17 perempuan dan 35 laki-laki. Ada 2 intrumen yang digunakan tes berbicara dan observasi.Kata Kunci: Berbicara, Jaminan, Relevansi, Bunga, Pengkajian, Akurasi, Kefasihan dan Kepuasan.

scholarly journals UTILIZING ALPHABETICAL CARDS IN IMPROVING EFL STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derin Karbala
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Planning Implementation ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Minimum Criteria

The research aims at improving EFL students’ vocabulary through Alphabetical Cards. The subject of this classroom action research was 40 students. The research was a classroom action research which was conducted in two cycles where each cycle consisted of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The data of this research were obtained from the results of the test and observation sheet, questionnaire, field notes, during the implementation of the action. The findings of the research showed that Alphabetical Cards was effective in improving EFL students’ vocabulary. The effectiveness of Alphabetical Cards was shown by the improvement of students’ score. The findings revealed that in cycle 1 there were 18 students who achieved minimum criteria of achievement. It means that the classical achievement was 45%. In cycle 2, it showed that there were 36 of 40 students who achieved the minimum criteria of achievement. It means that the gain achievement was 90%. Gain achievement is based on the number of students who get the score at least the criteria of success (70). Both of the gained and individual achievements have met the criteria of success. It can be concluded that the alphabetical cards is very effective to improve the students’ vocabulary.

scholarly journals USING STORYTELLING TO INCREASE SPEAKING PERFORMANCE OF PAI STUDENTS OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF METRO

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirudin - Latif
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Speaking Performance

The study is intended to increase speaking performance of PAI students of Muhammadiyah University of Metro by using storytelling. The design of the research is collaborative classroom action research which involves a collaborator in whole process of the research. The instruments of the research are observation sheet, field notes, and speaking test. The criteria of success of the research are 100% from thirty students are active in the classroom and get score equal to or more than 70. The result shows that twenty two students get score 70 in Cycle 1 and thirty in Cycle 2.

scholarly journals The Used of Inductive Approach to Improve Students Speaking in Professional Context at the Second Semester Students of STKIP PGRI Lubuklinggau

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-153
Author(s):  
Ayu Oktaviani ◽  
Yulfi Yulfi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Strategy Implementation ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Inductive Approach ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Formal Class ◽  
Professional Context

The objective of the research was to find out how students speaking in professional context at the 2nd semester of STKIP PGRI Lubuklinggau can be improved through inductive approach. The researcher used Action Research or classroom action research. The research conducted at STKIP PGRI Lubuk Linggau academic year 2014/2015. The research conducted to the students who took speaking class (Speaking for Professional context). The class consists of 34 students. The procedures of the actions were four steps as follows: (1) planning, (2) implementing, (3) observing and (4) reflecting. The findings of the strategy implementation were analyzed from the research instruments used, observation checklists, field notes, speaking test and Interview. There were thirty four (34) students as the samples of class room action research. Based on the product of test, they were 30 of 34 students (88.24 percent) successfully passed the final of speaking test. Based on the interview of 34 students in second semester only 6 students who were still not confidence in speaking and there were 28 students or (82.35 percent) who did not feel easily embarrassed when they spoke in the class especially in formal class. Based on the data above, this classroom action research succeeds to improve students skill in speaking for professional context. It means that, inductive approach that has 6 steps, 13 meeting, and 7 topics was success. Keyword: Speaking, Professional Context, Inductive, Approach

scholarly journals USING PHONETIC TRANSCRIPTION TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION SKILLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Bambang Irawan ◽  
Muhammad Ahsan Tampubolon
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Phonetic Transcription ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Learning English

For EFL students especially the students of English Letters Department at Pamulang University, mastering English is something challenging. There are several problems which they face in learning English. One of the most crucial problems is pronunciation. Hence, appropriate teaching methods such as using phonetic transcription are needed to help the students to improve their pronunciation. This research focused on using phonetic transcription to improve the pronunciation skills of the fourth semester students of English Letters Department of Pamulang University. It was aimed to reveal if the utilization of phonetic transcription was able to improve the students’ pronunciation. It was also aimed to figure out how phonetic transcription improved the students’ pronunciation. This research implemented Classroom Action Research which was carried out from February until April 2020. There were two cycles in this research and each cycle consisted of three meetings. In collecting the data, the writers used field notes, interviews and tests. The average of the students’ score in the pre-cycle and cycle 1 were 59,86 and 66,07 which were still lower  than 75 as the target. In the cycle 2, the average of the students’ score was 75,56 which was higher than 75. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that phonetic transcription was able to improve the students’ pronunciation. Phonetic transcription had role in improving both segmental and supra segmental features of the students’ pronunciation. 

scholarly journals Animated Cartoon Film Discussion: Role in Improving Speaking Skill

EDUPEDIA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Indah Werdiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Animated Cartoon ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Test Result

This study aims to investigate how cartoon film based-discussion can improve students’ speaking. This Classroom Action Research was conducted at SMA Muhammadiyah 3 Jember. The subjects of the study were 22 female and 10 male students. The data were collected through English speaking test. From the test result, cartoon film based-discussion was very effective; there was a significant increase in student’s speaking skill (M=76.09 in Cycle 1 to M=77.28 in Cycle 2) and students’ active participation (76.56% - 79.68%). This leads to conclusion that cartoon film based-discussion can improve students’ speaking and active participation by three main factors; First, they can discuss about particular topics in the discussion before taking the Speaking test. Second, cartoon film succeeds to stimulate students’ mind in collecting vocabularies during watching. Third, students’ grammar and pronunciation are also increased because they are accustomed to the structure of English subtitle provided in the movie.

scholarly journals Improving Students’ Speaking Skill By Using Show And Tell Method: A Classroom Action Research

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Betty Kasita Bangun
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Action Research Approach ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Potential Improvement ◽  
Teaching Learning

This research employed a qualitative study using a Classroom Action Research approach by Kemmis and Mc. Taggart which was done during 3 cycles. Each of the cycle consists of four phases; planning, acting, observing, and reflecting, while each cycle was done in two meetings. Data were collected through the observation sheet, field notes, interview and and tests. The research findings show that there were improvement on students’ speaking skill. In cycle one, the process of teaching learning with Show and Tell Method suggested a potential improvement, the researcher found some minor technical problems and weaknesses that leave rooms for improvement. Afterward, necessary alterations and revisions were done and later applied in cycle two and three. The result of the research suggested that the students show a tremendous improvement during the process of teaching learning when Show and Tell Method was applied. The students’ participation and vocabulary mastery were increased; they were more active, enthusiastic, and confident in speaking. 

scholarly journals Using a Debate method to Increase the Students’ Speaking Skill on Discussion Text at Class XII SMAN 1 Kota Bengkulu at the 1ST Semester Academic Year 2017/2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 361-376
Author(s):  
Laina Tusifah
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Test Cycle ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Qualitative Technique ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Academic Year

This research is done because the mean of pretest speaking is 65.73. The KKM is 75.00. The problems of this research are: 1) Can the use of a Debate Method increase the students’ Speaking Skill on Discussion Text at class XII   SMAN 1 Bengkulu?. 2) How is the effectiveness of procedures of Using a Debate Method to Increase the Students’Speaking skill on Discussion Text at class XII  SMAN 1 Bengkulu? The aims of this research are: 1).To increase the students’ speaking skill on Discussion Text at class XII  SMAN 1 Bengkulu. 2).To find out how the effective procedure of using a debate method to increase the students’ speaking skill on discussion text at class XII SMAN 1 Bengkulu. This classroom action research which uses descriptive qualitative technique. This method uses pre-test and two cycles. Each cycle consists of four steps: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The source of the data is the teacher, collaborator as observer and students, and the result of the test. The total of the students are 35 students. Technique and collecting data uses observation and test.The result of classroom action research from observation cycle 1 is not good, that is 65%. And the result speaking test cycle1 is not good either, the mean score is 74.93%. 2 students get score 55-64, and the percentage is 5.71%. 12 students get score 65-74, and the percentage is 34.29%. 21 students get score 75-84 and the percentage is 60%. N0ne get score 85-94. The result of observation cycle 2 is good, that is 89%, and so is the result speaking test cycle 2, and the mean score is 80,64% .None of  students get score below 75, and the percentage means 0%, 31 students get score 75-84, and the percentage is 88,57%. 4students get score 85-94, and the percentage is 11.43%. And even thought none student gets score 95-100 ,but the result is satisfied. The mean is 80,64. From the observation result of the test cycle 2 shows that the success of the learning process is good. KKM for English is 75.00, so the learning activity of students is fulfilled for the KKM.  From the result of the cycle test 2, the mean score is 80,64% , learning activity uses a Debate Method to Increase the students’ speaking skill on Discussion Text at class XII IPS 2 SMAN 1 Bengkulu  semester 1 academic year 2017-2018 is successful.

scholarly journals Enhancing Speaking Ability of EFL Students through Debate and Peer Assessment

EFL Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar Fauzan
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
The Third ◽  
Score Sheet ◽  
Success Criteria ◽  
Score Improvement ◽  
Field Note ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Classroom Action Research

The objective of the study was to implement the debate technique and peer assessment to improve the third semester student’s speaking ability. This study employed classroom action research and it was done in two cycles.  There were four meetings in each cycle; three meetings was for the implementation of debate in the teaching of speaking and one meeting was for conducting speaking test. The instruments used to collect the data were: (1) observation checklist, (2) field-note, (3) score sheet, and (4) questionnaire. The result of the research showed that the criteria of success had been reached in cycle 2. There were two aspects determined as the success criteria; score improvement and classroom atmosphere. The result of speaking test showed that the students had made some progress, the average scores raised from 60 in pre-test, 69 in cycle 1 and 75 in cycle 2. These scores indicated that there is an increasing ability from being ‘fair’ to being ‘good’. The classroom atmospheres were also increasing positively. The result shows that the students gradually could express their thought and opinions in debate practice. This activity encouraged the students’ creativity to explore the language, since they were asked to develop their arguments from certain motions. The motions were made familiar to them so that they found it easy to speak on the topics. By practicing speaking in the debate practice, they improved their fluency as well as their confidence.

scholarly journals CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH: USING COOPERATIVE LEARNING (TEAM PAIR SOLO) TO IMPROVE NURSING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL

JURNAL ELINK ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Wahyu Wibisono
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Learning Team

Mastering many languages is a softskill that every nurse must acquire in order to make patients feel comfortable and decrease the anxiety.. English is one of many languages which is  widely used in the world. So, it is important to a nurse to be able to communicate using English. This research was intended to apply cooperative learning TPS (Team Pair Solo) as the technique to enhance students’ English-speaking skill when they took the “communicating class” in the fifth semester in Stikes Patria Husada Blitar. This research was a Classroom Action Research. The subject was 10 students of the fifth semester. The researcher used several instruments; such as observation checklist, field notes, test, and questionnaire. The findings showed that TPS were effective in improving the speaking skill of the student in class. This could be seen by the increase of students’ mean scores in the test results 65.1 in preliminary study became 81.3 in the first cycle and this also meant that 100% students could pass the minimum passing grade of 78 which was setted by the researcher as the criteria of success of the research itself. The improvement could also be seen on the results of the field notes that showed positivity, raise of motivation, and good responses from the students. It showed that by using cooperative learning (Team Pair Solo), students’ motivation and self-esteem increased since the TPS could accommodate students to be well prepared before they speak by discussing in team, pair with other student, and finally they have great self-esteem to stand by their self infront of the class. Other researchers were expected to elaborate this cooperative learning with other technique so that there would be alot of technique could be used as reference in teaching English

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