The effectiveness of teaching speaking by using drama technique for grade eighth students of SMP Nurul Qarnain Sukowono

Siti, Normaulida (2025) The effectiveness of teaching speaking by using drama technique for grade eighth students of SMP Nurul Qarnain Sukowono. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH. Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

Key words : Drama Technique, Speaking Skill, Pre-Experimental Design, Junior High School Students

Many junior high school students face challenges in developing their English speaking skills, particularly in terms of fluency, pronunciation, and self-confidence. Traditional teaching methods that rely heavily on textbooks often fail to foster active engagement and interactive learning. This study addresses these issues by exploring how the implementation of drama techniques can serve as an effective alternative teaching technique for enhancing speaking skills in a rural junior high school context. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using drama techniques in improving students’ speaking skills. It specifically examines how drama enhances fluency, accuracy, and comprehensibility in students' spoken English. The central research question is: "Does the use of drama techniques significantly improve the speaking abilities?" The study employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test model. A total of 21 eighth-grade students were selected through total sampling. The treatment consisted of three sessions (270 minutes in total), involving drama-based activities such as role-plays and dialogue performances. The research instruments included speaking tests and observation checklists. The data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The findings revealed a significant improvement in students’ speaking performance, with the average score increasing from 45.1 in the pre-test to 67.8 in the post-test, reflecting a 50.3% improvement. The t-value (15.17) was higher than the t-table value (2.086), indicating a statistically significant difference. It can be concluded that drama techniques effectively enhance students' speaking skills and offer a practical, engaging approach to English language teaching.

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