THE USE OF WHISPERING GAME STRATEGY IN TEACHING LISTENING COMPREHENSION TO ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT THE MA BAHRUL ULUM

Muflihatun Nisa, Ana (2025) THE USE OF WHISPERING GAME STRATEGY IN TEACHING LISTENING COMPREHENSION TO ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS AT THE MA BAHRUL ULUM. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KIAI HAJI ACHMAD SIDDIQ JEMBER.

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Ana Muflihatun Nisa’ 2025: The Use of Whispering Game Strategy in Teaching Listening Comprehension to Eleventh Grade at the MA Bahrul Ulum
Keywords: Teaching listening comprehension, Whispering game, Eleventh grade.
Students' listening comprehension in English language learning is an important concern for eleventh-grade students at MA Bahrul Ulum, Bondowoso. Major obstacles include difficulties in recognizing pronunciation, intonation patterns, and extracting meaning from spoken language. These problems are worsened by students’ negative attitudes towards the learning process and the lack of an optimally supportive environment. Furthermore, early learners' limited independence in learning contributes to these challenges, emphasizing the need for strong guidance and motivation from teachers. Therefore, the English teacher at MA Bahrul Ulum utilized the Whispering Game strategy to address these issues and enhance students' listening comprehension skills.
The focus of this study includes: 1) What is the purpose of using the Whispering Game strategy for teaching listening comprehension to eleventh-grade students at MA Bahrul Ulum? 2) How is the Whispering Game strategy implemented in teaching listening comprehension? 3) How is the evaluation of the Whispering Game strategy conducted?
This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The study was conducted at MA Bahrul Ulum, Bondowoso, and involved one English teacher and three eleventh-grade students, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis. Data were then analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model, encompassing data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. Data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation.
The findings of the study revealed that: 1) The purpose of using the Whispering Game strategy was to actively engage students, create a dynamic classroom environment, increase active participation, and foster a fun learning experience. 2) The materials used focused on asking for, giving, and refusing services. The steps of implementation included preparing materials, practicing expressions within groups of five students, whispering sentences sequentially, and recording the final message on the board. Winners were determined based on accuracy. 3) The evaluation involved formative assessments, including descriptive tests, gap-fill exercises to assess comprehension, attitude assessments, and final interviews.

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