The Use of problem-based learning to develop students' english-speaking skills: a case study at SMP Islam Raden Paku Surabaya in Academic Year 2020/2021

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Septiana, Milla (2021) The Use of problem-based learning to develop students' english-speaking skills: a case study at SMP Islam Raden Paku Surabaya in Academic Year 2020/2021. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

To make the students able to speak English requires a good teaching technique. This study aims to investigate the ways or stages problem-based learning method in developing English-speaking skills of Indonesian EFL Learners and students’ responses toward the use problem-based learning in ELT class at SMP Islam Raden Paku Surabaya. Under a descriptive qualitative method, the data was obtained from interviews and questionnaire. The results of this study were analyzed using the theory of Rusmono, and Rosenberg and Hovlandas. The results showed that the teacher used the six steps: (1) giving the purpose of learning/material and dividing the students into some groups, (2) orientating the problem, 3) directing interpersonal and intergroup research, (4) developing and present results of discussion, (5) examining and assessing the issue’s procedure, (6) concluding material that has learned. Meanwhile, the students’ responses on the use of problem-based learning in developing English-speaking skills highlighted that 63, 6% students agreed problem-based learning is useful for learning English-speaking. In fact, the students responded that the problem-based learning method can help them be active and fluent in speaking. Most of the students participating in this study agreed that problem-based learning approach gives more ideas to speak English confidently. The findings imply the teacher implemented the steps of problem-based learning according to the Rusmono theory and students responded that the use of problem-based learning can develop their English-speaking skills.