Second problem was related to the teaching method. Based on the observation and interviews, the interactive technique or media of teaching such as
games, discussions, and group works were not applied to the teaching and learning process. As a result, the students did not have opportunities to interact with the
teacher and the other students. Thus, the English teaching and learning process tended to be teacher-centered. The applied method did not give students enough
opportunities to work cooperatively in discussing questions. Individual practices were mostly used in the classroom so that the interaction among students was very
limited. Then, Indonesian was preferred to use than English during the lesson. As a result, the students were not accustomed to use English during the lesson.
Finding those problems, there should be a way or a strategy to solve those problems so that the students’ speaking skills could improve.
C. Delimitation of the Problem
In this research, the focus was on the process of teaching speaking that can encourage students to express their ideas. By conducting that kind of teaching and
learning process, students were expected to be stimulated to explore their speaking skills. They were also expected to be focus on constructing and expressing their
ideas to be meaningful as required. The research focused on the eighth grade students.
D. Formulation of the Problem
Based on limitation of the problem mentioned above, the formulation of the problem was:
“How can the students’ speaking skills at the second grade of SMP Negeri 1 Jogonalan be improved through Numbered Heads Together strategy
?”
E. Objective of the Research
The aim of the research was to improve speaking skills of the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Jogonalan through Numbered Heads Together strategy.
F. Significance of the Research This research was expected to give contribution theoretically and practically.
1. Theoretical significance
Theoretically, this research was expected to enrich the knowledge on the techniques of teaching speaking for students through Numbered Heads Together.
2. Practical significance
Practically, this research was expected to be useful for: a.
Students This research was expected to help the students of SMP Negeri 1 Jogonalan
to learn how to speak and make them confident to speak English. b.
English teachers This research was expected to provide an input for the teachers in providing
an alternative solution to improve their students ’ speaking skills through Numbered
Heads Together.
c. English Education Department students
This result might become one of the references to get information about the significance of the use of Numbered Heads Together strategy and to inspire those
who are interested in conducting research studies using this strategy. It was also able to enrich and enlarge the knowledge of teaching English, especially in
improving the speaking skill. d.
The researcher This research was expected to increase the awareness of the contribution of
Numbered Heads Together strategy to improve the students’ speaking skills in the
teaching and learning processes and gave the experience in doing the research and working with other people as well.
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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW
