Institusion
Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
Author
Salma, Salma
Muhammad, Candra
Satria, Agust
Subject
371.3 Methods of Instruction and Study/Metode Belajar Mengajar, Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar
Datestamp
2022-04-20 03:25:23
Abstract :
This study aimed at improving students? speaking ability through role play
technique at the eighth grade of SMPN 1 Kecamatan Bunguran Timur Laut. The
subject of this research was the VIII.1 grade students which consisted of 15
students, 10 for female and 5 for male students. This research was Classroom
Action Research (CAR) and decided to conduct action research by implementing
the model proposed by Kemmis and McTaggart. There were two cycles with three
meetings in each cycle. There were four board in each cycles: planning, action,
observation and reflection. The results of the research showed that the
implementation of the role-play technique in the English teaching and learning
process was effective to improve the students? speaking skills. They could
perform more confidently. Moreover, their motivation and enthusiasm in English
learning also improved. Furthermore, there was an increase from 66.9 to 78.7
from the pretest to the posttest. It concluded that through role-play technique the
students? speaking ability improved.