The Implementation of Storytelling Method to Improve Students’ Speaking Achievement

Andi Iswatun Hasanah; Murni Mahmud; Kisman Salija

The Implementation of Storytelling Method to Improve Students’ Speaking Achievement

Andi Iswatun Hasanah^(1*), Murni Mahmud⁽²⁾, Kisman Salija⁽³⁾,

(1) Universitas Negeri Makassar
(2) Universitas Negeri Makassar
(3) Universitas Negeri Makassar
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

This research aimed to increase students’ speaking ability by using Storytelling method at second grade students of MA Belang-Belang Maros. This research used quasi-experimental research with quantitative and qualitative method (mixed-method). The population of this research was the second grade students at MA Belang-Belang Maros. There were 25 students in experimental group and 25 students in control group. The research sample was taken by using cluster sampling technique in quantitative method and purposive sampling in qualitative method. The data of this research was obtained by using speaking test, questionnaire, and interview. This research used t-test, N_Gain score and KKM score to analyses the data operated by SPSS 25. The result of experimental class of t-test (4.99) was higher than t-table (2.01), and sig. (2-tailed) was lower than α = .005. Nevertheless, mean score of experimental group (76.23) was higher than control group (64.56). Moreover, Minimum Completeness Criteria of students was increase from 16% to 88% in experimental class. The researcher used questionnaire and interview to find out students’ response in Storytelling method. The researcher found that Storytelling method increased students felt enjoy and confidence. It means that storytelling interests students in learning speaking class activity. It signifies that the all hypothesis is accepted.

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Speaking achievement; Storytelling method

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