The Use of Video Recording Project to Improve XI IIS 3 Students’ Speaking Skill at SMA N 1 Wonosari in the Academic Year of 2015/2016

Abstract

The aim of this research is to improve students’ speaking skill using video recording project for the XI IIS 3 students of SMA N 1 Wonosari in the academic year of 2015/2016. This particular research was categorized as classroom action research which was implemented in two cycles. The data were in the form of quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data were obtained through the pre-test and the post-test. Meanwhile, the qualitative data were collected by observing the teaching and learning process and interviewing the students of class XI IIS 3 and the English teacher. There were five validity criteria in this research: democratic, outcome, catalytic, process, and dialogic validity. The procedure of the research consisted of reconnaissance, planning, actions and observations, and reflection. The result of this study shows that the video recording project and the supporting actions such as pronunciation drills, vocabulary practices, asking the students to bring the dictionary, outside classroom activity, peer assessment, and giving a reward improved the XI IIS 3 students’ speaking skill. The findings are strengthened by the increasing of average score in pre-test and post-test. The students’ motivation and confidence to speak English improved. Moreover, the video project improved the students’ speaking skill in the aspect of vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and pronunciation