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Speaking is a productive skill that the students should master but in practice the researcher found that seventh-grade students at SMPN 10 Tarakan still struggled with English speaking skills due to limited opportunities to practice in meaningful contexts. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of Situational Language Teaching (SLT) on students' speaking skills using a Quasi-Experimental pre-test-post-test Control and Experiment group design at SMPN 10 Tarakan, involving 26 students in the Experimental class and 27 in the Control class. The Experimental class was taught using SLT over four sessions (introducing oneself and others, hobbies, describing people, and daily activities), while the Control class received Teacher-Centered Instruction. Speaking skills were measured through pre-tests and post-tests covering pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension, and it was analysed using descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, independent and paired samples t-tests, N-Gain, and Cohen's d. Both classes had equivalent initial proficiency ( t = 1.097 df = 51 p = 0.278 ) and showed significant improvement from pre-test to post-test (p 0.001) The Experimental class demonstrated greater improvement (31.08 Gain = 0.45) compared to the Control class (23.26 points; N-Gain = 0.35), with both falling into the moderate category. Following the intervention, the Experimental class achieved significantly higher scores ( t = 3.197 ; df = 51 P = 0.002 ) with a large effect size (d = 0.88) These findings indicated that the students which were taught using SLT experienced greater improvement in speaking skills compared to those taught using Teacher-Centered Instruction. English teachers are encouraged to optimize time allocation and utilize engaging instructional media by integrating technology.
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Advances in digital technology have generated new opportunities for English language learning beyond formal classroom environments. This study explores university students' experiences in utilizing Instagram as an informal platform for English language learning, focusing on their speaking skills, self-confidence, perceptions, challenges, and the meanings they ascribe to these learning experiences. Employing a qualitative approach, this research adopted a netnographic method. The study collected data through observations, video content analysis, documentation, and semi-structured interviews with four university students. The data were interpretively analysed to understand the students' learning experiences, practices, perceptions, strategies, and challenges. The findings indicate that Instagram contributes positively to the development of students' speaking skills and self-confidence. Through authentic English content, observing pronunciation and expressions, and repeated speaking practice, students improved their pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and content organization. Students perceived Instagram as a user-friendly, flexible, engaging, and relevant learning medium. However, students faced several challenges, including difficulty understanding pronunciation variations and accents, limited vocabulary, distractions from entertainment content, information overload, and a lack of academic feedback. To overcome these hurdles, students employed self-regulated strategies such as rewatching videos, utilizing captions, taking notes on new vocabulary, following trusted educational accounts, and managing their study time. This study concludes that Instagram can serve as an effective informal learning environment that complements formal instruction. Crucially, speaking skills and self-confidence do not develop automatically through mere exposure to content; rather, they result from an active process involving content selection, observation, practice, evaluation, reflection, and interaction. These findings suggest that educators may consider integrating Instagram as a supplementary resource for authentic and contextual speaking activities.
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Speaking activities in the English Club provide students with opportunities to practice using English communicatively outside of classroom instruction. However, the effectiveness of these activities requires supplementary teaching materials appropriate to students’ needs. Therefore, this research aimed to identify students’ needs in English Club speaking activities, develop supplementary speaking materials, and evaluate its quality and validity. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the Four D (4D) development model. The teaching materials were developed using the 4D model, which consists of the Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate stages; however, this study was limited to the Define, Design, and Develop stages. The study participants consisted of 20 students from SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan. Data were collected through a needs analysis questionnaire, interviews, expert validation, a teacher feedback questionnaire, and a student feedback questionnaire. The results of the needs analysis indicated that students’ speaking skills were still limited and that they experienced difficulties with vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, pronunciation, and self-confidence. Students preferred familiar topics, multimedia-based activities, pronunciation exercises, games, collaborative activities, and conversation-based speaking tasks. Based on these results, an interactive digital e-worksheet was developed using Canva, featuring videos, quizzes, pronunciation exercises, partner conversations, interviews, speaking presentations, and reflection activities. The final product consisted of three unit topics: Daily Life, Hobbies, and School Life. The content expert validation yielded a score of 98.95% (highly appropriate), while the media expert validation yielded a score of 77.65% (appropriate). Teacher and student responses scored 98.10% and 81.07%, respectively, both of which fall into the highly appropriate category. Therefore, the developed E-Worksheet has been considered appropriate and suitable to be used as supplementary teaching material to support English Club activities at SMP Negeri 2 Tarakan.
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2026•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
IMPROVING THE TENTH GRADES HOSPITALITY SPEAKING SKILLS AT SMK SWASTA PAGUNTAKA TARAKAN USING STIMULER AI: ENGLISH SPEAKING APPLICATION ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan Stimuler AI: English Speaking Application dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara bahasa Inggris serta mengurangi kecemasan berbicara pada siswa kelas X Perhotelan di SMKS Paguntaka Tarakan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Classroom Action Research (CAR) dengan model Kemmis dan McTaggart yang meliputi tahap perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 13 siswa kelas X Perhotelan. Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, dimana setiap siklus terdiri atas tiga kali pertemuan dan satu tes berbicara. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan meliputi tes speaking performance, kuesioner speaking anxiety yang diadaptasi dari Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), dan lembar observasi. Data dianalisis secara kuantitatif menggunakan skor rata-rata, persentase, dan klasifikasi tingkat kecemasan serta keterlibatan siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Stimuler AI mampu meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa secara signifikan. Nilai rata-rata siswa meningkat dari siklus I sebesar 60,3 hingga mencapai ketuntasan klasikal 100% dengan nilai rata – rata 82.78 pada akhir siklus II. Peningkatan terlihat pada aspek pronunciation, grammar, fluency, dan vocabulary. Selain itu, penggunaan aplikasi ini juga membantu mengurangi kecemasan berbicara dan meningkatkan rasa percaya diri siswa karena menyediakan lingkungan belajar yang aman, interaktif, dan bebas dari tekanan sosial. Siswa menjadi lebih aktif, mandiri, dan berani berkomunikasi menggunakan bahasa Inggris dalam konteks perhotelan. Dengan demikian, Stimuler AI terbukti efektif sebagai media pembelajaran berbasis AI untuk meningkatkan kompetensi berbicara dan kesiapan psikologis siswa vokasi di bidang perhotelan. IMPROVING THE TENTH GRADES HOSPITALITY SPEAKING SKILLS AT SMK SWASTA PAGUNTAKA TARAKAN USING STIMULER AI: ENGLISH SPEAKING APPLICATION ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Stimuler AI: English Speaking Application in improving English speaking skills and reducing speaking anxiety among tenth-grade hospitality students at SMKS Paguntaka Tarakan. This study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) based on the Kemmis and McTaggart model consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting stages. The subjects of this research were 13 tenth-grade hospitality students. The study was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of three meetings and one speaking test. The research instruments included a speaking performance test, a speaking anxiety questionnaire adapted from the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), and observation sheets. The data were analyzed quantitatively using mean scores, percentages, and classifications of anxiety and student engagement levels. The findings revealed that the use of Stimuler AI significantly improved students’ speaking skills. The students’ mean score increased from 60.3 in the cycle I to 100% classical mastery at the end of Cycle II. Improvements were observed in pronunciation, grammar, fluency, and vocabulary. In addition, the application helped reduce speaking anxiety and increase students’ confidence by providing a safe, interactive, and low-pressure learning environment. Students became more active, independent, and confident in communicating in English within hospitality-related contexts. Therefore, Stimuler AI proved to be an effective AI-based learning medium for enhancing both speaking competence and psychological readiness among vocational hospitality students.
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2026•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
THE USE OF DUOLINGO BASED LEARNING IN ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS: A CASE STUDY AT SMPN 3 TARAKAN ABSTRACT This research examines the use of Duolingo-based learning as a technology-assisted approach to develop speaking skills at SMPN 3 Tarakan. Using a qualitative case study design, the study involved three junior high school students with different levels of English proficiency high achievers (S1), average achievers (S2), and low achievers (S3) as participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and documentation during three sessions conducted in May 2025. Findings indicate progressive improvement in six indicators of speaking skills (active engagement, fluency, accuracy, interaction skills, confidence, and adaptability) in all three participants over the observation period, albeit at different rates according to individual proficiency levels. (S1) demonstrated consistent and strong performance across all dimensions, (S2) showed significant improvement, particularly in fluency and interaction skills, while (S3) demonstrated the most significant affective shift, moving from communicative withdrawal and language anxiety in the initial session to greater participation and resilience in the final session. Additionally, this study examined how students used and perceived Duolingo-based learning across three sub-dimensions: prior experience with the app, perceived impact on speaking development, and expectations for technology-mediated learning. All three participants reported generally positive perceptions, recognizing Duolingo's low-pressure, game-based environment as supportive of pronunciation awareness, vocabulary development, and communicative confidence. The study concluded that the use of Duolingo-based learning as a supplementary resource within a structured EFL speaking program can result in meaningful communicative improvements across a range of learner achievement levels, particularly when combined with classroom-based communicative instruction.
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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILL AT ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 2 TARAKAN Abstract This study investigates how Project-Based Learning is used at SMA Negeri 2 Tarakan to teach English speaking skills to eleventh-grade students. Thirty-six students from Class 11A and one English instructor participated in a qualitative descriptive study The researcher used semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis to gather data. Miles and Huberman's interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, was used to examine the data. The results show that the researcher carried out the project-based learning in line with its primary phases, which include starting with key questions, creating a project plan, executing and overseeing project activities, presenting project outcomes, and assessing the learning process. This method provided a student-centered learning environment that promoted engagement, teamwork, and meaningful English communication. Additionally, this study discovered that pupils benefit from project-based learning speaking abilities, especially concerning self-assurance, presentation skills, vocabulary knowledge, pronunciation, fluency, and grammatical precision. Students exhibited increased confidence in articulating their thoughts, engaging in conversations, and presenting their work to the class. Nonetheless, other hurdles were recognized, including unequal participation among group members, grammatical issues, and insufficient class time to finalize and reflect on work. In conclusion, project-based learning is an efficacious pedagogical method for enhancing student outcomes. Proficiency in English and the enhancement of teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and presentation abilities To optimize learning results, meticulous preparation, continuous teacher support, equitable student engagement, and efficient time management are crucial for successful execution.
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2026•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi Bussu dalam pembelajran speaking siswa kelas VIII di SMPN 1 Tarakan, dengan melibatkan 32 siswa sebagai peserta. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Pre- experimental reaseach design. Data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini adalah data test dan observasi selama treatment diberikan. Pre test dan post test dilakukan dalam bentuk individual speaking test yang difokuskan pada aspek pengucapan, kelancaran, kosakata, tata bahasa dan pemahaman. Treatment dilakukan selama empat kali pertemuan dengan menggunakan aplikasi Busuu. Data dianalisis secara kuantitatif menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan statistik infrensial statistik dalam bentuk uji normalitas, homogenitas dan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan paired t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai rata-rata pre test siswa adalah 41.88 dengan standar deviasi 16.319, sedangkan nilai rata -rata post test meningkat menjadi 53.50 dengan standar deviasi 14.644, mencerminkan peningkatan signifikan sebesar 11.62, untuk masing-masing aspek, aspek yang paling berprogres adalah aspek pengucapan, pemahaman dan kosakata. Uji hipotesis menunjukkan signifikansi efektivitas penggunaan Aplikasi Busuu adalah, 0.001 hasil ini menindikasikan (Ha) ditolak, (Ho) diterima. Fitur yang paling dominan dari aplikasi Busuu yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa yaitu, percakapan, mendengarkan dan ulangi. Aplikasi ini akan sangat maksimal jika disertai dengan mengunakan metode mengajar role play, discussion dan juga jumble teknik. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Busuu application in learning speaking for eighth-grade students at SMPN 1 Tarakan, involving 32 students as participants. This study employed a Pre-experimental research design approach. The data collected in this study were test and observations during the treatment given. The pre test and post-test were carried out in the form of individual speaking tests focused on aspects of pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar and comprehension. The treatment was carried out for four meetings using the Busuu application Data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics in the form of normality tests, homogeneity and hypothesis testing using paired t-test. The results showed that the average pre-test score of students was 41.88 with a standard deviation of 16,319, while the average post-test score increased to 53.50 with a standard deviation of 14,644, reflecting a significant increase of 11.62, for each aspect, the most progressive aspects were pronunciation, comprehension and vocabulary. The hypothesis test showed the significance of the effectiveness of the Busuu application, 0.001, this result indicated that (Ha) was rejected, (Ho) was accepted. The most dominant features of the Busuu application used to improve students' speaking skills were conversation, listening, and repetition. This application will be optimal with role-play teaching methods, discussions, and also jumble techniques.
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Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi efektivitas penggunaan aplikasi Bussu dalam pembelajran speaking siswa kelas VIII di SMPN 1 Tarakan, dengan melibatkan 32 siswa sebagai peserta. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Pre- experimental reaseach design. Data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini adalah data test dan observasi selama treatment diberikan. Pre test dan post test dilakukan dalam bentuk individual speaking test yang difokuskan pada aspek pengucapan, kelancaran, kosakata, tata bahasa dan pemahaman. Treatment dilakukan selama empat kali pertemuan dengan menggunakan aplikasi Busuu. Data dianalisis secara kuantitatif menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan statistik infrensial statistik dalam bentuk uji normalitas, homogenitas dan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan paired t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai rata-rata pre test siswa adalah 41.88 dengan standar deviasi 16.319, sedangkan nilai rata -rata post test meningkat menjadi 53.50 dengan standar deviasi 14.644, mencerminkan peningkatan signifikan sebesar 11.62, untuk masing-masing aspek, aspek yang paling berprogres adalah aspek pengucapan, pemahaman dan kosakata. Uji hipotesis menunjukkan signifikansi efektivitas penggunaan Aplikasi Busuu adalah, 0.001 hasil ini menindikasikan (Ha) ditolak, (Ho) diterima. Fitur yang paling dominan dari aplikasi Busuu yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa yaitu, percakapan, mendengarkan dan ulangi. Aplikasi ini akan sangat maksimal jika disertai dengan mengunakan metode mengajar role play, discussion dan juga jumble teknik. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Busuu application in learning speaking for eighth-grade students at SMPN 1 Tarakan, involving 32 students as participants. This study employed a Pre-experimental research design approach. The data collected in this study were test and observations during the treatment given. The pre test and post-test were carried out in the form of individual speaking tests focused on aspects of pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, grammar and comprehension. The treatment was carried out for four meetings using the Busuu application Data were analyzed quantitatively using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics in the form of normality tests, homogeneity and hypothesis testing using paired t-test. The results showed that the average pre-test score of students was 41.88 with a standard deviation of 16,319, while the average post-test score increased to 53.50 with a standard deviation of 14,644, reflecting a significant increase of 11.62, for each aspect, the most progressive aspects were pronunciation, comprehension and vocabulary. The hypothesis test showed the significance of the effectiveness of the Busuu application, 0.001, this result indicated that (Ha) was rejected, (Ho) was accepted. The most dominant features of the Busuu application used to improve students' speaking skills were conversation, listening, and repetition. This application will be optimal with role-play teaching methods, discussions, and also jumble techniques.
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This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) method, using role-play activities with random cards, on the speaking skills of eighth-grade students at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Tarakan. The research method used was quantitative with a quasi-experimental design. The research sample consisted of 42 students divided into an experimental class (20 students) and a control class (22 students). The research instrument used was a speaking test covering five aspects: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The results showed a significant increase in the experimental class, with a mean score of 23.40 to 52.40, while the control class only increased from 25.45 to 28.73. The Mann-Whitney U test showed a p-value of 0.000 ( 0.05), with the mean rank of the experimental class (31.40) being much higher than that of the control class (12.50). In addition, the effect size test results showed a value of -0.7755, which is categorised as a High Effect or significant influence. It proved that the application of CLT through role play is effective in improving students' speaking skills compared to conventional methods.
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Speaking ability in English plays a crucial role, as it serves as the primary means for students to express their ideas, opinions, and feelings in class XI-K at SMAN 1 Tarakan. The research employed a pre-experimental design, and the sample consisted of 36 students from class XI-K. The research procedures included a pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The treatment was conducted over four meetings, focusing on speaking practice through role-play activities. The pre-test and post-test were analyzed statistically using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank non-parametric test. The results discovered that the students' mean score increased from 43.47 in the pre-test to 76.13 in the post-test. The statistical analysis yielded a significance value of 0.000, which was below the significance level of 0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results. These findings indicate that the use of role-play activities significantly improves students' speaking ability. In addition, increased confidence and particiation were observed during classroom activities, although these aspects were not formally measured using specific instruments.
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This study examines how speaking assessment is carried out under the Merdeka Curriculum at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Tarakan, with a focus on diagnostic and students. Using a descriptive qualitative design, data were gathered from document formative assessment practices and on how they are perceived by both the teacher and analysis (teaching modules and assessment rubrics), classroom observations, and semi- structured interviews. The participants were one English teacher and nine seventh- ability levels. The data were analyzed thematically, and credibility was strengthened grade speaking through source triangulation. The findings show that diagnostic and formative assessments were implemented in an organized and differentiated way, aligned with Merdeka Curriculum principles, through activities such as interactive games and paired dialogues. However, students' experiences did not always match the teacher's intentions. In particular, students reported that assessment criteria were not clearly communicated, and many experienced considerable speaking anxiety-both of which became major barriers. Even so, students felt that these classroom activities helped them participate more actively and gradually build confidence, which they associated with improvement in speaking. These results point to the need for clearer, more consistent communication of assessment rubrics and for structured instructional strategies that address affective factors, especially anxiety, so that formative assessment can work more effectively within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Aplikasi bussu dapat membantu meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Inggris dalam berbagai cara, dimulai dari kosakata, tata bahasa, dan berbicara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh signifikan penggunaan aplikasi Busuu terhadap kemampuan speaking siswa kelas VII di SMP Negeri 09 Tarakan. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian pre-experimental design dengan melibatkan 30 siswa sebagai partisipan penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen speaking test. Pre-test dan Post-test dilakukan dalam bentuk tes berbicara secara oral/interview. Treatment dilakukan selama 4 pertemuan. Data yang dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini adalah data hasil kemampuan speaking siswa sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan aplikasi Busuu. Data penelitian dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan inferensial dengan uji paired sample t-test menggunakan SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi Busuu memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan kemampuan speaking siswa. Aspek speaking yang dapat terbantu dengan aplikasi ini adalah fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, dan comprehension. Fitur aplikasi Busuu yang direkomendasikan dapat digunakan untuk mengoptimalkan kemampuan speaking adalah pronunciation exercises, dialogue exercises, vocabulary lessons, speaking practice, dan community feedback dari native speakers. Kelemahan aplikasi ini adalah keterbatasan akses internet, tidak semua siswa memiliki perangkat yang memadai, serta beberapa fitur pada versi gratis masih terbatas.
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This study aims to investigate the effect of interactive culinary sessions on the English oral communication skills of 11th-grade culinary students at SMKN 1 Tarakan. the study employed a pre-experimental method with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The subjects were 30 students from the 11th grade specializing in culinary at SMKN 1 Tarakan. data collection utilized a speaking test instrument, assessing five indicators of speaking ability: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and content, during both pre-test and post-test phases. the findings showed that the mean pre-test score of 65.87 increased to 76.67 in the post-test, signifying a notable 10.8-point improvement following the intervention through interactive culinary sessions. The most substantial improvement was observed in the content indicator, where 100% of students, initially at a fair level, advanced to an excellent level. Improvements were also evident in fluency, with the percentage of students at the excellent level increasing from 6.7% to 20%. in pronunciation, students achieving an excellent level rose from 0% to 10%, with no students remaining at the poor level. For grammar, an increase from 3.3% to 13.3% was noted at the good level, and students at the poor level were eliminated (0%). Although the increase in the vocabulary indicator was not statistically significant, students demonstrated progress in recognizing and utilizing new culinary-related terminology. Based on the results of Wilcoxon and paired sample t-tests, a significance value of 0.000 (p 0.05) was obtained. Consequently, the alternative hypothesis was accepted, and the null hypothesis was rejected. these empirical findings strongly support the conclusion that interactive culinary sessions are effective in enhancing students' english oral communication skills, particularly concerning fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and content.
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This study aimed to determine the differences in students' speaking skills between the 2013 Curriculum and the Merdeka Curriculum among eleventh-grade students at SMAN 1 and SMAN 3 Malinau in the 2023/2024 academic year. A causal- comparative research design was employed with purposive sampling, involving students from SMAN 1 and 44 students from SMAN 3. Data were collected using the TOEIC Speaking Test and analyzed with SPSS version 26.0 through descriptive and inferential statistical procedures. As the data were not normally distributed, the Mann-Whitney U test was applied. The results showed no statistically significant difference between the two groups (U = 647.500, Z =-1.404, p= 0.160). The effect size was small (r = 0.157), indicating a small practical difference. Although students under the 2013 Curriculum (SMAN 1) achieved slightly higher mean score (M = 69.72) than those under the Merdeka Curriculum (SMAN 3) (M = 56.14), the difference was not statistically significant. These findings indicated that, despite a slight tendency for higher achievement under the 2013 Curriculum, both curricula produce relatively similar outcomes in students' speaking skills.
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan teknik storytelling terhadap kemampuan berbicara siswa kelas XI di SMAN 2 Tarakan. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kebutuhan akan metode pembelajaran yang lebih kontekstual dan komunikatif dalam pembelajaran berbicara Bahasa Inggris. Storytelling adalah teknik pembelajaran yang melibatkan aktivitas menyampaikan cerita secara lisan dengan struktur yang jelas dan ekspresi yang menarik, yang diyakini dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berbahasa secara menyeluruh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain pre-eksperimental, menggunakan model one-group pretest-posttest. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 34 siswa kelas XI Bahasa yang dipilih secara purposive. Instrumen utama dalam penelitian ini adalah tes kemampuan berbicara yang mengacu pada lima aspek penilaian menurut Brown (2004), yaitu pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, dan comprehension. Tes dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan (treatment) berupa empat sesi pembelajaran berbasis storytelling yang terintegrasi dengan teks hortatory exposition. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan inferensial menggunakan Uji Wilcoxon Signed-Rank karena data tidak berdistribusi normal. Hasil analisis menunjukkan adanya peningkatan rata-rata skor siswa dari 4,25 pada pretest menjadi 6,78 pada posttest. Seluruh siswa mengalami peningkatan skor, dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 (p 0,05), yang menunjukkan bahwa teknik storytelling memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kemampuan berbicara siswa. Peningkatan paling dominan terjadi pada aspek pronunciation dan vocabulary. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa teknik storytelling merupakan strategi yang efektif dalam meningkatkan performa berbicara siswa, serta mampu menciptakan suasana belajar yang aktif, komunikatif, dan relevan dengan konteks kehidupan siswa.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Keterampilan berbicara merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam penguasaan bahasa Inggris yang masih menjadi tantangan bagi banyak pelajar di Indonesia, termasuk di tingkat Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK). Permasalahan yang dihadapi siswa antara lain adalah rendahnya kelancaran berbicara, pengucapan yang kurang tepat, serta kurangnya kepercayaan diri siswa dalam menyampaikan ide secara lisan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat pengaruh role play terhadap speaking ability siswa, teknik role-play digunakan sebagai alternatif pendekatan pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pre-experimental design dengan model one-group pretest-posttest. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 29 siswa kelas XI SMKN 4 Tarakan yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling berdasarkan rata-rata nilai speaking terendah. Instrumen penelitian meliputi tes berbicara (pre-test dan post-test), observasi, dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil uji normalitas, data tidak berdistribusi normal sehingga analisis dilakukan menggunakan uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada nilai rata-rata kemampuan berbicara siswa dari pre-test ke post-test. Nilai signifikansi uji Wilcoxon sebesar 0,000 (p 0,05) menunjukkan bahwa teknik role-play memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan kemampuan berbicara siswa. Temuan kualitatif juga menunjukkan adanya peningkatan partisipasi siswa, keberanian dalam menyampaikan pendapat, serta penggunaan ekspresi yang lebih bervariasi. Dengan demikian, teknik role-play terbukti efektif dan dapat dijadikan strategi alternatif dalam pengajaran berbicara bahasa Inggris yang lebih komunikatif dan interaktif di lingkungan sekolah kejuruan. Speaking is one of the most critical yet challenging aspects of mastering the English language for many Indonesian students, particularly at the vocational secondary school level. Learners often encounter difficulties with fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and confidence when expressing ideas orally. This study examined the effect of the role-play technique on students' speaking ability, employing it as an alternative instructional strategy. The research adopted a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest model. The sample consisted of 29 Year 11 students from SMKN 4 Tarakan, selected purposively based on their low average speaking scores. Instruments included speaking tests (pre- and post-tests), observation, and documentation. Due to non-normal data distribution, the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used for analysis. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students' speaking scores, with a significance value of 0.000 (p 0.05), indicating a positive impact of role-play. Qualitative observations further highlighted increased student participation, greater confidence, and more varied language use. Thus, role-play proves to be an effective and communicative strategy for enhancing speaking skills in vocational education contexts.
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This study aimed to examine the effect of using the Project-Based Learning (PBL) method to improve the English speaking ability of eleventh-grade nursing students at SMK Kesehatan Kaltara Tarakan in the 2024/2025 academic year. This study was conducted due to the low speaking ability of students, which was characterized by a lack of vocabulary, difficulty in pronunciation, lack of confidence, and minimal opportunities to practice speaking in class. The research method used was a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test model. There were 32 students participating in the study. The research instruments included speaking tests (pre-test and post-test) and an observation sheet. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test, a non-parametric statistical test, with the help of SPSS version 27. The results revealed a significant increase in students' speaking scores after the implementation of PjBL, covering the aspects of fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and comprehension. These findings indicate that PBL was effective in improving students' English speaking skills, as well as increasing their confidence and collaboration skills.
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Speaking skills are a crucial aspect of effective communication, both in academic settings and daily life. However, many students-particularly those learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) continue to face challenges in mastering this skill due to various internal and external barriers. This study aims to identify the factors that inhibit the English-speaking skills of second-semester students in the English Education Study Program at Universitas Borneo Tarakan. A qualitative case study approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews with 19 students, supported by questionnaires and classroom observations. The data were analyzed thematically and validated through instrument triangulation. The findings reveal that psychological factors-such as anxiety, fear of making mistakes, lack of self-confidence, and shyness-are the most dominant barriers. Furthermore, linguistic challenges, such as limited vocabulary, grammatical errors, and pronunciation, also contributed. External factors such as an unsupportive environment and limited speaking opportunities also contribute to students' difficulties. Conversely, the use of technology and media was found to have a positive impact on increasing students' motivation and participation in speaking activities. The findings of this study confirm that internal factors need to be addressed first to improve speaking skills.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kinerja berbicara siswa kelas sebelas di SMA Negeri 2 Tarakan melalui penerapan teknik public speaking, dengan menggunakan desain Classroom Action Research (CAR) serta pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Kinerja berbicara merupakan keterampilan penting yang harus dikuasai siswa untuk mendukung proses belajar mengajar dan komunikasi yang efektif di masyarakat. Desain penelitian ini terdiri dari dua siklus, yang masing-masing meliputi tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Data kuantitatif dikumpulkan melalui tes kinerja berbicara siswa dan observation checklist untuk aktivitas guru, yang kemudian dianalisis secara kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil analisis tes kinerja berbicara siswa menunjukkan adanya peningkatan sebesar 41% dalam kinerja berbicara mereka. Selain itu, data dari observation checklist menunjukkan peningkatan dalam perilaku dan aktivitas guru. Pada siklus pertama, total skor guru adalah 77%, sedangkan pada siklus kedua, total skor guru meningkat menjadi 91%. Dari hasil penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan teknik public speaking dalam konteks Classroom Action Research dapat secara efektif meningkatkan kinerja berbicara siswa, serta memberikan wawasan berharga mengenai pengalaman belajar mereka. Selain itu, komitmen dan metode pengajaran guru juga sangat mempengaruhi hasil belajar siswa. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini dapat menjadi acuan bagi pengembangan metode pengajaran di SMA Negeri 2 Tarakan dan institusi pendidikan lainnya. This study aims to improve the speaking performance of eleventh-grade students at SMAN 2 Tarakan through the application of Public Speaking Techniques using a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design. The approach was used quantitative and qualitative. Speaking performance is an important skill that students must master to support the teaching and learning process and effective communication in society. This study consisted of two cycles, each of which includes the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Quantitative data were collected through student speaking performance tests and observation checklists for teacher activities, which were then analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of the analysis of the students' speaking performance tests showed a 41% improvement in their speaking performance. In addition, data from the observation checklist showed an improvement in teacher behavior and activities. In the first cycle, the total teacher score was 77%, while in the second cycle, the total teacher score increased to 91%. From the results of this study, it can be concluded that the application of public speaking techniques can effectively improve students' speaking performance and provide valuable insights into their learning experiences. Furthermore, teachers' commitment and teaching methods also significantly influence students' learning outcomes. It is hoped that the results of this study can serve as a reference for the development of teaching methods at SMA Negeri 2 Tarakan and other educational institutions.
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2025•Skripsi, Thesis, Disertasi, dan Tugas Akhir
Kemampuan berbicara bahasa inggris menjadi sangat penting, karena kemampuan ini mengekspresikan pikiran, perasaan, dan ide dalam situasi nyata melalui proses yang dinamik dan interaktif untuk tujuan personal dan profesional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi efek dari penggunaan aplikasi ELSA Speak terhadap kemampuan berbicara siswa kelas 10 MAN Tarakan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pra-eksperimen. Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah kelas X-5 yang terdiri dari 33 siswa, yang diseleksi menggunakan cluster random sampling. Tahapan penelitiannya adalah pre-test, treatment, dan post-test. Treatmen diberikan selama 5 pertemuan. Pre-test dan post-test difokuskan untuk menguji kemampuan bahasa inggris dalam aspek pelafalan, tata bahasa, kosakata, kelancaran, dan pemahaman. Data pre-test dan post-test dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan non-parametrik Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test. Hasil analisis statistik menunjukkan bahwa nilai p-value 0,00 jauh dibawah standar operasional 0,05 dengan nilai Z score -5.152 mengindikasikan bahwa perlakuan dengan menggunakan aplikasi ELSA Speak menunjukkan efek yang signifikan terhadap kemampuan berbicara siswa kelas 10 MAN Tarakan. Fitur ’study by topic’ pada aplikasi ELSA Speak menjadi fitur yang paling membantu dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara siswa karena menyediakan latihan berbicara yang kontekstual dan relevan dengan situasi kehidupan nyata. English speaking skill is very crucial because this ability expresses thoughts, feelings, and ideas in real situations through a dynamic and interactive process for personal and professional purposes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of using ELSA Speak application on speaking skill of 10th grade students of MAN Tarakan. The method employed in this study was a pre-experimental. The sample of this study was class X-5 consisting of 33 students, who were selected through cluster random sampling. The stages of the study were pre-test, treatments, and post-test. Treatment was given for 5 meetings. The pre-test and post-test focused on testing English language skills in the aspects of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Pre-test and post-test data were analysed statistically using the non-parametric Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test. The results of the statistical analysis showed that the p-value of 0.00 was far below the operational standard of 0 05 with a Z score of -5.152 indicating that the treatments using ELSA Speak application showed a significant effect on speaking skill of 10th grade students of MAN Tarakan. The 'study by topic feature in ELSA Speak application was the most effective feature in improving students' speaking skill because it provided contextual and relevant speaking exercises to real-life situations.
