IMPROVING THE LISTENING SKILL OF GRADE XI STUDENTS OF SMAN 1 YOGYAKARTA BY USING PODCAST IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2016/ 2017

Abstract

This research is aimed at improving the listening skill of grade XI students’ of SMA Negeri 1 Yogyakarta in the academic year of 2016/2017 with the use of podcast as the listening input. The research was conducted through action research that consisted of two cycles. Each cycle consisted of three meetings. The researcher worked collaboratively with English teacher and the collaborator. The data were obtained from the observation during the implementation of the actions in the teaching and learning process; interview with the English teacher and the XI grade students of XI MIA 5; and discussion with the English teacher. The data were on forms of field notes, interview transcript, and photographs. The validity of the data was gained by applying democratic, outcome, process, catalytic, and dialogic validity. In gaining the trustworthiness, the researcher used a triangulation technique, it was done by gathering data from different points of view, including the point of view from the students, the teacher, and the collaborator. The findings of the study showed that the use of podcast combined with the three-phase technique of listening found to be effective in improving the students’ listening skill. The students made a good improvement in grabbing the main points from audio played by the teacher. They also showed enthusiasm in doing the tasks given in post-listening phase