ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
ESTD PERPUSTAKAAN UNTAD
| JudulEFEKTIVITAS DISKUSI KELOMPOK DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA SISWA KELAS TUJUH SMP NEGERI 7 PALU |
| Nama: SILVA IRIANNUR |
| Tahun: 2026 |
| Abstrak ABSTRACT Silva Iriannur (A12122092). This skripsi entitled “The Effectiveness of Group Discussion in Developing Speaking Skills of Grade Seven Students at SMP N 7 Palu” under the supervision of Abd. Kamaruddin and Fadhilah Zamzam This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the group discussion method in developing students’ speaking skills, particularly in terms of fluency and comprehensibility. The research was conducted with grade seven students at SMP Negeri 7 Palu. The sample of this study consisted of two classes selected through purposive sampling, namely class VII G as the experimental class and class VII F as the control class, with a total of 58 students. This research employed a quasiexperimental design using pre-test and post-test procedures. The data were collected through speaking tests which were assessed based on students’ fluency and comprehensibility. The experimental class received treatment using the group discussion method, while the control class was taught using conventional instruction. The findings revealed that students who were taught using the group discussion method showed a greater improvement in their speaking performance compared to those who were taught without the method. The result of the statistical analysis using the t-test indicated that the group discussion method was effective in improving students’ speaking fluency and comprehensibility. Therefore, it can be concluded that the implementation of group discussion provides meaningful opportunities for students to practice speaking, interact with peers, and develop their ability to communicate ideas more smoothly and clearly in English. Key Words: Group Discussion, Speaking Skills, Fluency, Comprehensibility. |