B. Problem Formulation
The problem is formulated in the following question: What is the most appropriate technique to improve English speaking ability to the
twelfth grade students of SMU Stella Duce Bantul?
C. Objective of the Study
The research is intended to find out the most appropriate technique to improve English speaking ability to the twelfth grade students of SMA Stella Duce Bantul.
D. Problem Limitation
This research is limited to the discussion on finding the most appropriate technique in teaching speaking to increase the students’ speaking ability. To focus
on the study, the researcher conducts the research only to the twelfth grade of Senior high school students in SMA Stella Duce Bantul, Yogyakarta. The
researcher conducted the research only in extracurricular activity. The reason why the researcher chose SMA Stella Duce Bantul as the place of conducting the
research is because the researcher is also one of the English extracurricular teachers of SMA Stella Duce Bantul.
E. Benefits of the Study
The study is expected to give valuable contribution to the senior high school students, senior high school teachers, and other researchers.
1. The students The students will improve their English speaking ability using the most
suitable technique. They will be able to interact and converse in English. Besides, they can apply the interactive communication in their real communication in their
community. 2. The teachers
The study may provide information about the technique in teaching speaking in English class whether in regular classes or extracurricular activities.
3. The other researchers The result of the research hopefully can be used as the background
knowledge or reference for the next researchers. They may use the result of this study for their own research on related issues.
F. Definition of Terms
1. Extracurricular activity Nouveldt 1997: 482 explains that extracurricular activity is not the part
of the required curriculum and outside the regular course of the study. However, it is under supervision of the school. In this study, extracurricular activity is used to
enhance speaking English ability. 2. Speaking Ability
Lado 1961: 240 explains speaking ability as the ability to express oneself in life situation, or the ability to report acts or situations in precise words or the
ability to converse, to express the sequence of ideas fluently. This study deals PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI
with the improvement of speaking ability. This study is aimed to find the most appropriate technique to improve students’ English speaking ability.
3. Action Research Mills 2003: 4 describes action research as any systematic inquiry
conducted by teacher researchers to gather information about the ways that their particular school operates how they teach, and how well their students learn. The
information is gathered with the goals of gaining insight, developing reflective practice, effecting positive changes in the school environment and on educational
practices in general, and improving student outcomes. 4. SMA Stella Duce Bantul
SMA Stella Duce Bantul is a private senior high school under the Tarakanita Institution. It is located in Ganjuran, Bambanglipuro, Bantul,
Yogyakarta. The goal of the school is similar to that of the other public schools. The vision of the school is forming good personality, good quality, and friendly
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