3. Problems related to process
In relation to the teaching and learning process, the problems laid on the classroom activities and speaking practices. They were monotonous that drove the
students to be bored. There were no fun and challenging activities letting the students to have speaking practices. The classroom activities were dominated by
translating words, sentences, or phrases and memorizing a dialog. The teaching and learning process also lacked the use of interesting media.
The writing board and board markers were the media used frequently in the classroom. Consequently, students were not attracted to the lesson. They got
bored with typical teaching and learning process in the classroom which depended too much on textbooks. As a result, some of the students did not pay full attention
to the teacher. Sometimes they talked with their friends about something unrelated to the lesson.
4. Problems related to learning material.
Most students had neither LKS
Lemba r Kerja Siswa
nor course books. They often relied on the books borrowedfrom library. Moreover, handouts
containing brief materials and tasks were rarely given to them. As a consequence, they had to spend a lot of time to take notes. It made the
students‟ limited speaking time became even more limited.
C. Limitation of the Problems
From the discussion above, in the background and identification of the problems, the researcher needs to limit the broad areas in order to focus on the
discussion of the problems. Basically, there are many factors that influence the result of teaching and learning process. One of the factors is media used. It is the
duty of the teacher to make the students interested and get involved in the teaching and learning process. One of the ways is by choosing interesting media.
It is believed that the use of comic strips can help the students to speak well as they can help them to comprehend texts, memorize and recall words, improve
grammatical competence, and increase engagement and motivation. In this study, the researcher will focus th
e problem only on how to improve students‟ speaking skills in grade VIII of SMP N 15 Yogyakarta.
D. Formulation of the Problem
How can comic strips be used to improve the speaking skills of grade VIII students of SMP N 15 Yogyakarta?
E. Objective of the Research
The objective of the research is to improve the speaking skills of grade VIII students of SMP N15 Yogyakarta through the use of comic strips.
F. Significances of the Research
1. Practical Significances
a. For grade VIII students of SMP N 15 Yogyakarta, it will be an effort to
improve their speaking skills.
b. For the English teachers of SMP N 15 Yogyakarta, it will be an ample
opportunity to improve the quality of teaching and learning process in their classrooms.
c. For the school principal of SMP N 15 Yogyakarta, it will be a stepping
stone to im prove students‟ speaking skills.
2. Theoretical Significance
Theoretically, the research findings will contribute to enrich the teaching theories of how to improve students‟ speaking skills in the classroom.
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