xli number of seconds for each slide. The students then write down the name of each
item. It is a great way to test vocabulary. Using the timer feature, a teacher could design a many types of tests or quizzes.
D. Rationale
For some English teachers, it might be not easy to teach English to senior high school students that live in a village. The teacher finds that students are
reluctant in learning English in their class although it is not a new subject for them. Their low interest causes their low learning motivation. The low learning motivation
can influence to their achievement. Students’ learning motivation naturally has to do with students’ desire to
participate in teaching and learning process. Learning motivation is the willingness of the students to follow the learning activities. It concerns with the goals involved in
the activities being performed. Besides, learning motivation also concerns with the efforts of the students to devote to that pursuit. Their persistence during the learning
activity is performed related to their learning motivation. Based on the theory underlying the study, it seems that using Power Point
can improve the students’ learning motivation and listening proficiency. Students having low learning motivation will be more effectively taught through Power Point.
Encountering students having low motivation to learn English subject, the writer is interested in using Power Point. There are many reasons why this study
xlii uses Power Point in teaching English. First, SMAN I Girimarto, the high school
where he teaches, has been equipped with a language laboratory having head sets, LCD projectors, Penthium IV Computers and sound system sets. He has
been trained to use an English laboratory and has participated in the contests in making learning media. Second, Power Point is easily operated. He can develop
many kinds of English materials such as English songs, games, and many kinds of films. They can be inserted in the slides of Power Point. By clicking the active
buttons, the students can enjoy the sound and images produced by Power Point. Based on the theories underlying the study and the problems which are being
faced by the students, it seems that the use of Power Point has many contributions to attract the student’ motivation in learning, Moreover it also helps students have
entertainments but also to have social interaction among. From the explanation above the writer assumes that the students who learn English listening subject
through Power Point have better learning motivation, their high learning motivation can influence their achievement.
E. Action Hypothesis
