Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: Students' Perception On The Role of Group Discussion in Interpersonal Speaking Class

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE ROLE OF GROUP DISCUSSION IN
INTERPERSONAL SPEAKING CLASS
Marthisa Olivia Billik
Abstract
This study aimed to find out what students’ perceptions toward the role of group
discussion in Interpersonal Speaking classes. This is done to investigate whether group
discussion is helpful or not in Interpersonal Speaking class according to the students’ opinion
in their English learning process. This is a qualitative research and the data were obtained
through direct interview to the subjects. The participants were 20 students who took
Interpersonal Speaking class in English Department of Satya Wacana Christian University,
Salatiga, Indonesia. Those participants were interviewed using semi-structured interview. The
findings revealed that the use of group discussion was effective in giving more opportunity to
students to practice speaking English. Also, the participants stated that group discussion
helped them in facing their problems in speaking English in class.
Key words: Group discussion, speaking, students’ perception