USING CLASSROOM MULTIMEDIA TOOLS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING LEARNING PROCESS FOR THE STUDENTS OF GRADE VIII AT SMPN 1 BANTUL IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2011/2012

摘要

The objective of this research was to improve speaking learning process for the students of grade VIII at SMPN 1 Bantul in the academic year of 2011/2012 by using classroom multimedia tools.udThis research was collaborative action research. The steps were reconnaissance, planning, action and observation, and reflection.The instruments for collecting the data were interview guideline and observation sheet. The data of this research were qualitative which were obtained by observing the teaching and learning process during the implementation of the actions and interviewing the collaborators and the students about the implemented actions in two cycles. These qualitative data were in the forms of field notes and interview transcripts. The analysis of the data was descriptive qualitative. The validity of the data was established by fulfilling the democratic, outcome, process, catalytic, and dialogic validity.udThe results show that the use of classroom multimedia tools was effective to improve the English speaking learning process for grade VIII students at SMPN Bantul. The procedure of using classroom multimedia tools was integrated in the stages of teaching learning activities; warming-up, main instructional activities, and closing. Video clips were used in the warming-up session and as a presentation of input text to improve the student’s comprehension on the topic of the lesson and provide the students contextual model of language expressions. PowerPoint presentation was used to deliver the language and the communication focus in the main teaching learning activities such as quiz, games, and simulation. Cambridge Oxford Dictionary Third Edition was used to provide model of correct spelling, pronunciation, and definition of vocabulary when the students encountered difficulties. To provide the students feedback on their communication skills, the students’ performance in the freer production activity was recorded. The overall actions could improve the students‘engagement and participation during the teaching learning process. Their motivation to practice their English speaking skill was also improved. The speaking input delivered by using classroom multimedia tools could help them comprehend the content and the language focus of learning materials better.