USING FILM CLIPS TO IMPROVE LISTENING SKILLS AMONG THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2013/2014

摘要

The aim of this study is to improve listening comprehension ability through Film Clips media at Eleventh Grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sleman. udThis research consisted of two cycles. In conducting the study, the researcher involved the English teacher, the collaborator (student of English Department of UNY), and the students of XI Social 2. The participants of the study were 36 students of XI Social 2 of SMA Negeri 1 Sleman in the academic year of 2013/2014. The data were obtained from observing the teaching-learning process, taking pictures of the teaching-learning process in the class, interviewing (the students of XI Social 2, the English teacher), and holding discussion with the English teacher and the collaborator. The data were in the forms of field notes, listening test scores, and interview transcripts. The data validity was obtained by applying democratic validity, outcome validity, process validity, catalytic validity and dialogic validity. udThe study revealed that the uses of film clips in this study successfully improved the students‟ listening comprehension ability. The students‟ difficulties in listening can be reduced by applying film clips. The researcher found that the film clips could help the teacher to deliver the materials in the classroom. With reference to the obtained data, the students were more enthusiastic and had a good motivation to read. As a result, they performed a better comprehension and tended not to make the same mistakes in their work. The result of the analysis of students‟ score in pre-action showed that the mean score was 68.7, in Cycle 1 the mean score was 76.4, and, in Cycle 2 the mean score was 87.5. In conclusion, the use of film clips can improve the students listening comprehension ability in class XI Social 2. This study suggests that the English teacher may improve her teaching strategy by optimizing the use of a variation media and technique in school. The teacher should be creative in delivering materials in class.