The Implementation of Impromptu Speaking Method at Bilingual Boarding School

Dewi Sofiyanatiz  Zahro; Januarius Mujiyanto; Dwi Rukmini

doi:10.38035/dijemss.v6i5.4584

Authors

Dewi Sofiyanatiz Zahro Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
Januarius Mujiyanto Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
Dwi Rukmini Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v6i5.4584

Keywords:

Implementation, Impromptu speaking method, Speaking skills

Abstract

This study explored the implementation of the impromptu speaking method in a bilingual learning environment at 10^th Graders of MA Al-Musyaffa’ Semarang. The research aims to describe the assessment and the effectiveness of this method followed by the students’ perception toward this method. This study employed quantitative approach. The data were collected through pre-test and post-test, questionnaires, and documentation. The findings revealed that the assessment focused on fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, and comprehension, with average students' pretest and posttest scores improving from 65.75 to 83.26. Furthermore, statistical analysis using SPSS Version 26 confirmed the effectiveness of this method, with a significant improvement in students' speaking skills (????-count = 7.671 > ????-table = 2.110, significance value = 0.00). The findings indicated a highly significant impact across all the speaking skill aspects. Additionally, students’ perceptions of the implementation of impromptu speaking method were categorized into positive and negative perceptions, comprised into personal, pedagogical, and activity-related factors.

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