Meilyaningsih, Arini Isnaen (2015) IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH THE USE OF ROLE PLAYING TECHNIQUE FOR GRADE VIII STUDENTS OF SMPN 1 BANGUNTAPAN IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014. S1 thesis, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.
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Abstract
The objective of this research was to improve Grade VIII students’ speaking ability by using Role Playing technique in SMPN 1 Banguntapan. It was an action research study which consisted of two cycles. The researcher worked collaboratively with the English teacher, the students, and the collaborators. The subjects of the research were students of VIIIH of SMPN 1 Banguntapan in the academic year of 2013/2014. The data were qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative data were collected by observing the teaching and learning process, and interviewing the students, the teacher and the collaborators. The data were in the form of field notes, interview transcripts, photographs, and video. Meanwhile, the quantitative data were collected through assessing the students’ speaking performance by comparing the means of the pretest and posttest. The data were the students’ speaking scores. They were analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The procedure of the research consisted of reconnaissance, planning, acting, and reflecting. The results of this research showed that the use of Role Playing technique was successful to improve the students’ speaking ability. Based on the qualitative data, the use of classroom English helped the students to be more familiar with English. The vocabulary and pronunciation practices and role play performances also helped them to enrich their vocabulary knowledge and build their accuracy. Furthermore, Role Play technique was successful to encourage them to practice speaking. Meanwhile, the use of various media could attract their attention during the class. Based on the quantitative data, the students’ mean scores for the speaking skill improved from 8.25 in the pretest to 14.20 in the posttest.
| Item Type: | Thesis (S1) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Role Playing technique, speaking ability |
| Subjects: | Bahasa dan Sastra > Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa, Seni dan Budaya (FBSB) > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Admin Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Apr 2015 07:07 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jan 2019 20:50 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uny.ac.id/id/eprint/16171 |
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