USING ROLE PLAY IN IMPROVING STUDENTS SPEAKING ABILITY

Main Author: IRIANTI, Sari
Format: Bachelors
Terbitan: Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan
Daftar Isi:
  • This research uses Classroom Action Research (CAR). The Classroom Action Research that is used in this research adopting the Kurt Lewin�s design; it consists of 2 cycles. Every cycle consists of four phases those are: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The subject of this research is the students in VIII.I class of SMP PGRI II Ciputat. In collecting the data, this research uses observation, questionnaire, and test. Based on the research findings, it can be said that using role play technique in teaching speaking is success since the criteria of success were achieved. The criterion of action success is 75% of students could achieve the target score of the minimal mastery level criteria or KKM of English lesson was 65 (sixty-five). The findings of the study are: first, related to the test result, they were 4 students or 11.11% of students in the class who achieved the minimal mastery level criterion or KKM in pretest. Next, in the result of posttest in cycle 1, there were 13 or 36.11% students who achieved the minimal mastery level criterion or KKM. Next, in the result of posttest in cycle 2, they were 32 or 88.88% students in the class who achieved The minimal mastery level criterion or KKM. Second, related to the observation result showed that the students were braver and more confident in speaking. It can be seen from their participation in the class, their participation in the conversation, and their performance. Third, related to the questionnaire result, it is proved that the response of the students toward the teacher professionalism and their interest in learning speaking using role play technique is 75.00% and 78.57% that means it falls into the strong and very strong category. It can be concluded that most students love role play technique. Moreover, they admitted that their speaking ability is improved.