INTEGRATING TARL STRATEGY THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA TO ENHANCE STUDENT’S SPEAKING ABILITY AT SMPN 8 SEMARANG

Abstract

Speaking is one of the skills that need to be mastered by students when learning English. Speaking is a significant tool for communication. Enhancing students' speaking skills is a constant concern in the classroom. In this rapidly evolving 21st century, various innovative technologies have been introduced to teach speaking skills in the classroom. In this research, various digital media have been used to support the learning process. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) is implemented to develop students’ speaking abilities at SMPN 8 Semarang. The aim of this study was to know how far the implementation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) strategy through digital media can enhance the students' speaking ability at SMPN 8 Semarang in the academic year 2023-2024. In implementing this strategy, two cycles were applied following the procedures for action research: planning, action, observing, and reflecting. In collecting the data, the researcher used four kinds of instruments: classroom observation, document analysis, a pretest, and a post-test. Therefore, the researcher used the students’ test results to measure the improvement in their speaking achievement at the end of the process.