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CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY

This chapter deals with the research instruments and the research implementation in obtaining the data. First, this chapter presents the method used in the research. It presents the research participants and setting. It also presents the research instruments used in the research. In addition, this chapter presents the data gathering technique and the research procedure.

A. Research Method

The research was conducted to find out the students’ perceptions toward the use of audio recording as a model in the speaking classes. The researcher obtained the data by investigating the students’ perceptions as stated by Kreitner and Kinicki 1992: 126 that one’s perception in learning could influence hisher motivation and hisher motivation would influence hisher achievement in learning. Thereby, the researcher may also be able to predict the students’ motivation and achievement in the learning speaking by knowing their perceptions. The method used in the research was descriptive research method. It was based on the understanding of descriptive research stated by Gay 1992: 13. He states that descriptive research determines and reports the way things are. Further, he states that one common type of descriptive research involves assessing attitudes or opinions towards individuals, organizations, events, or procedures. In this case, the researcher used the method to find out the students’ perceptions toward the use of the model in their speaking class. In addition, Gay 1992: 13 states that descriptive data is typically collected through questionnaire survey, an interview or observation. In conducting the research, the researcher did class observation, distributed questionnaires, and also interviewed representative students. They were conducted to obtain the data on the students’ responses and the implementation of the model in the speaking classes.

B. Research Participants

The research was conducted in two Speaking V classes that used the model. From the two classes there were forty-four students. To obtain the data in the research, the researcher observed the class and also distributed questionnaires to all the students in the class. The researcher also interviewed some students. The interviewees are chosen based on their grade in their speaking examination.

C. Setting

The research was conducted in 2005. On October 28, and November 11, the researcher conducted the class observation and also distributed the questionnaires. This research was conducted in two speaking classes at the English Language Education Study program of Sanata Dharma University.

D. Research Instruments 1.