scholarly journals IMPROVING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH DEBATE TECHNIQUE AT SMK SWASTA DHARMA BAKTI MEDAN

Author(s):  
Mesda Pitrina Nainggolan

Speaking is important to be learnt because speaking is the way to communicate with otherpeople in order to deliver opinion and express idea. That means there must be at least two people in speaking, otherwise it is not called speaking. Speaking is the primary aspect of learning a language because the final goal of language learning is communication. This study is Classroom Action Research in which the writer employs debate technique in teaching speaking. The teaching process was carried out in two cycles. The data consist of observation sheet and test. The data from the observation that have been taken from every cycle are analyzed descriptively, while the data from test are analyzed quantitatively. The result of this study shows that using debate technique can improve students’ speaking skill. This is proven by students’ test score that improved in each test. In the pre-test, the students’ average score is 66.2. While in the formative test cycle I, the students’ average score is 67.6, and in the post-test cycle II, the students’ average score is 76.3. That means the debate technique can improve the students’ speaking skill significantly.

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Ni Made Wersi Murtini ◽  
Ni Wayan Krismayani

This study was designed as a classroom action research (CAR). This study was conducted in some cycles consisted of two sessions in each cycle: Planning, Action, Observation, and Reflection. This study is conducted to the students of Germania Class Airport Handling Management Bali Aviation Training Center Denpasar (BATC) which consisted of 22 students (6 male and 16 female) who had low ability in speaking English. It  was proven by the average score of pre-test which was 66,59. To solve the problem, the researcher used Multiple Inside-Outside Circle. The data collected  from this research were obtained from pre-test, post-test, and questionnaire. The data were analyzed by analysis statistial desriptive. The first finding of this study was there was a significant improvement on students’ speaking skill after the use of Multiple Inside-Outside Circle which can be seen from the average score of pre-test, cycle I and cycle II. The second finding showed that the subjects showed positive respond to the implementation of the Multiple Inside-Outside Circle.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Risa Octaviani ◽  
Ika Handayani ◽  
Welliam Hamer

The aim of this research was to know the increase of students’ vocabulary mastery by using board race game for fifth grade students of Uttayan Suksa Krabi School, Thailand in the academic year 2018/2019. The method used in this research was collaborative classroom action research. The researchers conducted this research from December 2018 until March 2019 in Uttayan Suksa Krabi School, Thailand. In collecting the data, the researchers used observation, test, and documentation. The tests were given in pre-test, post-test 1 and post- test 2. The researchers analyzed the average score of each test to find out the increase of students’ vocabulary mastery after the action was conducted. After the researchers have conducted the action, the students’ vocabulary mastery has increased optimally. It could be seen from the score of pre-test that showed 55.3, post-test 1 was 68.6, and post-test 2 was 85.6. After applying the action, the researchers were able to solve the problem in increasing students’ vocabulary mastery. The students were able to pronounce, memorize and understand the words based on the context. By using Board Race game in teaching vocabulary, the students could easily understand and memorize the spelling of the new vocabulary. In the teaching process, when the researcher as teacher used game, the students were enthusiastic and enjoyed during teaching learning process. It can be concluded that board race game can increase students’ vocabulary mastery. It is suggested to use board race game as the alternative media in teaching learning English.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-31
Author(s):  
Helmi Kamal

Online game is suggested as a medium that can encourage learners' acquisition of Arabic vocabulary. This research aimed to find out the learners’ vocabulary achievement before applying online game to the learners and to describe the usage of online game in improving learners’ vocabulary achievement effectively. This research used Classroom Action Research. There were 30 learners involved. Teaching processes consisted of two-cycle. Interviews, observation, tests, and documentation were the instruments of this research. The results of the tests were analyzed by using SPSS 20; the results of the interview and observation were analyzed qualitatively. The author found that online game improves learners’ vocabulary. The average score in cycle I was better than the average score in cycle II. The Pretest results in cycle I showed the greatest score obtained by the learners was 76. While in the Post test of the cycle I, the greatest score obtained by the learner was 90. Whereas in cycle II, the greatest score obtained by the learners was 100. Based on the observation, the learners were more excited on studying and focus on finishing their task; the learners could understand well the subject was given, and the learners were more enthusiastic in memorizing vocabulary. The author had successfully provided a new experience for learners who always learn conventionally by involving into the appealing and interactive online game-based learning atmosphere. The author hoped this research could be guidance for the effectuality of the next Arabic language learning through the online game in the class.


Jurnal Socius ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Annie

This classroom action research is motivated learning conditions IPS in SMP Negeri 3 Belawang particular class VIII A shows the very low interest in learning and learning outcomes that have not reached the minimum standard of thoroughness is 68. The exact cause is lack of teaching and learning strategies are applied, thus requiring their approach and a suitable method in learning. The hypothesis in this study is action If implemented cooperative learning model tife Scrambel, then the interest and student learning outcomes VIIIA class in SMPN 3 Belawang will increase. The method used in this research is a classroom action research method, commonly known by the term Classroom Action Research, which is a scrutiny of the learning activities in the form of an action, which is deliberately raised and occur within a class together. Based on the first cycle there is an increase in total score of 2.00 out of a score of 75.57 into a 77.57 score in spite of the increase in the average score of the class in the first cycle small however, can be overcome with improved learning outcomes in the second cycle is counted from 75.21 into 80.15 as well as the classical completeness also increased from post test cycle 1 at 78.57 percent and the post test cycle 2 at 82.14 percent.Keywords: Interest, Learning Outcomes, IPS, Model Scrambel                    


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Allamyrat Garajayev ◽  
Dewi Rochsantiningsih ◽  
Siswantoro Siswantoro

<p>This study focused on the implementation of using authentic materials in improving the students’ speaking competence in a bilingual boarding of high school in Central Java. The goals of this study are, (1) to describe whether the use authentic materials can improve the students’ speaking competence in class, (2) to reveal the difficulties of using authentic materials in this research. I adopted Classroom Action Research (CAR) which requires four steps, namely planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The participants are 26 high school students. The methods of data collection are observation, diary, interview, photograph, pre-test, and post-test. In analyzing data I used (1) constant comparative technique by Burns (1999) (qualitative), (2) descriptive statistic technique (quantitative). After analyzing the data, I found out that the change in improvement of the students’ speaking in class is seen clearly and all the responses from the students are positive. The average score of the students` speaking skill increased from 63.46 to 79.80.</p><p align="left"> </p>


Author(s):  
Gunaldi Masbirran ◽  
Andi Fauzi

The researcher applied Community Language Learning (CLL) in teaching speaking skill. The purpose of this research was to identify the effect of using Community Language Learning (CLL) Method towards speaking skill students who received the class instruction by using CLL than students who do not receive method at the second semester students of ABA Persada Bunda in Pekanbaru. The  design of the research was experimental design with the total number of population are 25 students from the second semester students of ABA Persada Bunda in Pekanbaru. Instrument in this research was an oral test speaking by report. Data were analyzed using t-test. The result of the test showed that the average score of students’ pre test was 68,50 and then the average of students post test was 74,58. The results of this research found that the alternative hypothesis was accepted and rejected a hypothesis null. It can be seen from the t-test (0.000) significant at the level of 0.05. The result of N-Gain of experimental class was 0,31. It meant that the significant of strategy that used in experimental class was Middle because the average of N-Gain was 0.31. From the above explanation, the researcher concluded that Community Language Learning (CLL) Method effective for teaching speaking skill at the second semester students of ABA Persada Bunda in Pekanbaru.


ELT-Lectura ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dahler Dahler

The purpose of this research is to identify the effect of using Community Language Learning (CLL) Methodtowards speaking skill. This experimental design uses 48 students from class VII of SMP Bina Mitra Wahana Pekanbaru. The VIIA sets as the experiment class and VIIB set as the control class. Instrument in this research was oral test. The data were analyzed using t-test. The result of the test showed that the average score of students’ pre test was 68,50 and then the average of students post test was 74,58. The results of this research found that the alternative hypothesis was accepted and rejected a hypothesis null. It can be seen from the t-test (0.000) significant at the level of 0.05. The result of N-Gain of experimental class was 0,31. It means that the significant of strategy that used in experimental class was Middle because the average of N-Gain was 0.31. From the above explanation, the researchers concluded that Community Language Learning (CLL) Method effective for teaching speaking skill.


Author(s):  
Putri Denaya Side Ayu ◽  
Heri Hidayatullah ◽  
Sri Ariani

This Collaborative Classroom Action Research aimed at enhancing students’ speaking skill through the application of Circle Game. It was conducted in one cycle consisting of two meetings. The subject was the seventh of C class of SMPN 2 Alas Barat consisting of 22 students. The types of data were qualitative (acquiring observation during the learning process) and quantitative (speaking tests). The results qualitatively showed that the implementation of Circle Game enhanced the students’ speaking skills. Such improvement could be seen from their enthusiasm, their interesting feeling in various materials presented by the teacher, their active involvement. In the quantitative findings, the result also showed a higher value of the mean score of the post-test (77.34) rather than the pre-test (75.75). In conclusion, the use of Circle Game can improve students’ speaking skill.


2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 70-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok Sapkota

Writing is a form of an art and integral part of language learning. The present study concerns with development of writing skills through peer and teacher correction technique. As an action research in nature, the research aimed to test the progress of the students while writing an essay. After the analysis of data collected through test items, it was seen improvement in students writing in post test than in pre-test. The students (Ss1-Ss10) were found using the words in an increased order and grammatically correct sentences in their writing in each test made and committed less grammatical errors in post test than in pre and progress test. Regarding mechanics of writing, their writing was found systematic in case of punctuation, proper use of paragraphs, in coherence and cohesion in writing. The peer correction and teacher correction technique was found productive in teaching writing through action research as a whole. Journal of NELTA, Vol. 17 No. 1-2, December 2012, Page 70-82 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v17i1-2.8094


2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Noni Risnawelli

<p>Result of initial observation at SDN 18 Batang Anai Kabupaten Padang Pariaman indicated that 1st grade students were afraid and shy to speak in front of class. It was caused the language learning only emphasized on reading and writing skills. Speaking skill was still not being a main focus. This is a classroom action research aimed to improve students’ speaking skill. Data were colected by using test and observation. In cycle I, percentage of students’ speaking skill mean score is 53,3%. In cycle II, percentage of students’ speaking skill mean score is 86%. Hence, learning with media of picture-series can improve students’ speaking skill. </p>


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