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C. The Limitation of the Problem
Based on the identification above, there are many problems found in the teaching and learning process in the English classroom. However, it is
impossible to solve all problems in a very limited time. Therefore, the researcher only focuses
on improving students’ speaking skills, regarding the activities in the classroom.
The English teacher and I decided to use one of the cooperative learning strategies STAD
to improve students’ speaking skills. We use STAD in this research because it is considered suitable for teaching speaking. STAD has been
suggested as the solution for many educational problems. It offers a proven, practical means of creating exciting social and engaging classroom environment
to help students to master traditional skills and knowledge as well as to develop the creative and interactive skills. In learning speaking, STAD is effective to
engage students to practice their speaking skill. By working in teams, students will be motivated to learn maximally.
D. The Formulation of the Problem
In this research, the problem is formulated as follows: ―How does STAD
improve the speaking skills of Accounting Program students grade XI in SMK N 1 Depok
?‖
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E. The Objective of the Study
The objective of this study is to describe how STAD can improve the speaking skills of Accounting Program students grade XI in SMK N 1 Depok in
the academic year of 20132014.
F. The Significance of the Study
The result of this study is expected to give some theoretical and practical significance.
1. Theoretical Significance
The researcher expects that the findings of this research study can be a reference related to the
use of STAD in improving students’ speaking skills in the English classroom.
2. Practical Significance
a. The English teacher of SMKN 1 Depok can use the result of this study as an
information source in employing STAD to develop students’ speaking skills.
b. The students of Accounting Program grade XI in SMKN 1 Depok can use
this study as a helpful source to improve their speaking skills. c.
As the researcher, I hope this study can be a reference to conduct further research of English language teaching in EFL context. It is also expected
that this study can give experience in not only doing action research but teaching English as well, especially using STAD.
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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
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