Investigating Student Speaking Skill: A Qualitative Study Of Group-Based Discussion Among Eleventh-Grade High School Student

Nafisah, Zuhrotun (2025) Investigating Student Speaking Skill: A Qualitative Study Of Group-Based Discussion Among Eleventh-Grade High School Student. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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ABSTRACT
Zuhrotun Nafisah, 2025: Investigating Student Speaking Skill: A Qualitative Study Of Group-Based Discussion Among Eleventh-Grade High School Student
Keywords: speaking skill, group-based discussion, implementation, case study In Indonesia,
English language learners face challenges in developing speaking skills due to limited vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation issues, and lack of confidence. Traditional teacher-centered methods hinder opportunities for real-life communication and reduce student motivation. To address these issues, a creative approach is needed. Implementing group-based discussions can enhance interaction, increase student involvement, and effectively improve speaking skills, warranting further research on planning, implemetation and evaluation in high school contexts.
The research objectives of this research is to describe the planning process for speaking learning activities through group-based discussions among eleventh grade high school students. To describe the implementation process for speaking learning activities through group-based discussions among eleventh-grade high school students. To describe the evaluation process for speaking learning activities through group-based discussions among eleventh-grade high school students.
This research used a qualitative approach and case study as the research design. This research was conducted at SMAN 1 Tongas. Meanwhile, the researcher chose purposive sampling so that the subjects of this study were the English teacher and five eleventh grade G students for the interview, and the entire eleventh grade G of SMAN 1 Tongas for the questionnaire.
Data from observations, questionnaires, interviews, and document review showed that the planning of learning speaking through group-based discussion includes: 1) teachers prepare their own learning module based on the material from the textbook. The implementation of learning speaking through group-based discussion includes: 1) creating a pleasant learning atmosphere, 2) reviewing previous materials, 3) conducting brainstorming activities, 4) forming groups and appointing leaders, 5) guiding groups, 6) asking groups to present the results of the discussion, and 7) conducting reflection and assessment through Google Forms. The valuation of learning speaking through group-based discussion includes: 1) providing opportunities for students to ask questions, 2) evaluation is carried out periodically, 3) using assessment rubrics for presentations, 4) identifying student constraints, and 5) providing feedback at the end of learning. This study used data analysis techniques from Miles, Huberman and Saldana, which include; data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification.

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