Implementation of Using Small Group Method to Improve Speaking Skill in Plus An-Nur Al-Munir Junior High School

Abstract

The teaching and learning process is a core part of the school environment, both in the classroom and outside the classroom. In this case there needs to be a creative teacher, who is able to invite students to follow the learning well. The learning process can happen between teachers and students, and students with students. The teacher will channel his or her knowledge and the students will do well. With the development of the Times, the learning process occurs, preferably varied with various methods available, for example in this research, Teachers apply small group methods to improve students ' speaking skills, i.e. English speaking skills. The purpose of this study is (1) describe about implementation of small group method in Plus An-Nur Al Munir junior high school (2) describe about the results of implementation of small group methods in Plus An-Nur Al Munir junior high school (3) describe about advantages and disadvantages of small group methods in Plus An-Nur Al Munir junior high school. The research approach used in this study is a qualitative approach. With this kind of qualitative descriptive research. In accordance with the qualitative approach and the data source used, the data collection techniques used are: observation, interview and documentation. The Data obtained is collected, then processed into a single picture of the problem, analyzed and compared with the scientific theory discussed, then given conclusions. The steps in this qualitative data analysis technique are: data reduction, data presentation and withdrawal conclusion. The results of the implementation of small group methods to improve students ' speaking skills in Plus An-Nur Al Munir Junior High School show that (1) the implementation of small group methods is effective because in addition to the easy steps, also give good speaking skills in learning. (2)Results obtained from the application of small group methods to improve students ' speaking skills. (3) The advantages of the implementation of this small group method is active in learning, can appreciate mutual opinions, have a democracy attitude, improve students ' communication skills and develop knowledge. (4)Disadvantages of this method are wasteful time, interdependence among group members and domination with other groups.