The Efficacy of Role-play in Speaking Class: An Experimental Research  

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Februansyah, Rizki

Jenis: Article from Proceeding
Dalam koleksi: The 61st TEFLIN International Conference : English Language Curriculum Development: Implications for Innovations in Language Policy and Planning, Pedagogical Practices, and Teacher Professional Development, Solo, 7 - 9 October 2014, page 756-759 .
Topik: one of strategies; worth applying; efficacy; effective; confident
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Role-play is one of strategies in foreign language learning in which the learners play certain roles which are almost the same with the real situation in life. This method is worth applying in the language acquisition process especially in speaking skill since by this method the language learners will not only practice the target language but also other aspects such as teamwork and creativity. This research tried to examine the efficacy of this method in speaking class. The respondents were the second semester students of English Diploma Program of Jenderal Soedirman University. The data was collected through questionnaire, tests comprising pre- and post-test, interview as well as class observation. The data was then analyzed using descriptive qualitative method. The result of the research showed that the role-play method was very effective for improving students’ speaking skill. In addition, by this method the students could act more creatively and enthusiastically. Another advantage was the students felt that by this method they were more confident in practicing their English since they could work together with their partners in a group composed by two members at least.

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