Self Directed Learning to Enhance Students Speaking Skills : A Case Study in SMAN Arjasa

Hakim, Adinda Maharani (2023) Self Directed Learning to Enhance Students Speaking Skills : A Case Study in SMAN Arjasa. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

Speaking skills are defined as the skills which allow us to communicate effectively. They give us the ability to convey information verbally and in a way that the listener can understand. Speaking refers the ability to communicate which encompasses four important aspects such as pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. There are so many strategies that students can use to enhance their speaking, one of which is Self directed learning. Self directed learning have the characteristics of Independence, responsibility, Persistence, self-discipline and have ways to develop a plan in the learning process without the help of others. from this perspective, The author is encouraged to conduct research on how students develop their own learning strategies to enhance their speaking. The research question to answer is "How does Self directed learning enhancing students' speaking skills in SMAN Arjasa?".
On the basis of the Research question, the research objective was “to figure out how is the self directed learning enhance student speaking skills in SMAN Arjasa‟
This research uses Qualitative approach as a research method. This research was conducted at SMAN Arjasa and two student of twelfth grade had been chosen as subject of research. Data were collected through questionnaires, test, observation, interview, and document review. The data analysis used has three stages 1) Data Condensation 2) Data display 3) Conclusion drawing and for data validation were used triangulation of sources and technique.
The results showed that students of SMAN Arjasa conducted self-directed learning at home by using Self-Directed Learning by utilizing brand-owned mobile social media such as games, translation applications, and watching movies. The researcher found that the students practiced it in their daily life which made them able to learn. students who do self-directed learning by using Self-Directed Learning is very good to be applied in every situation because students can learn by themselves without the help of teachers or other people to improve their speaking skills. only by using social media on their mobile phones and laptops to learn independently.

Keywords: Speaking skills, self directed learning.

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