A COLLABORATIVE STUDY IN IMPROVING COMPETENCY IN SPEAKING SKILL BY USING “JAZZ CHANT TECHNIQUE” OF THE STUDENTS GRADE FIVE AT SD NEGERI 2 BANJAR TEGAL SINGARAJA

Abstract

The recent study was conducted to improve the competence of the students grade five of SD Negeri 2 Banjar Tegal Singaraja in speaking capability by applying Jazz Chant Technique. The subjects of the study were the second-year students of SD Negeri 2 Banjar Tegal Singaraja, especially those who belong to class V. The total number of the subjects was 17 students, 10 males, and 7 females. This study was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of two sessions. The first sessions were done for the treatment and the last session was for posttest. This study was an action-based classroom research that was conducted in two cycles in which four steps were involved in each cycle, namely; planning, action, observation, and reflection. Besides, the data were obtained through three kinds of an instrument; questionnaire, test, and researcher’s diary. A pre-test was given to the students before conducting the action to obtain the preliminary data of the students’ achievement in speaking capability. Then, the data obtained were descriptively analyzed. The study showed that the students’ competence in speaking capability improved. The continual improvement took place in the students’ achievement. It was shown by the students’ mean score, which increased from cycle to cycle. Students’ mean score was 54 in the pre-test, which was categorized as poor. After the treatment was conducted, it increased to a sufficient level of mastery 65 in post-test I. The second treatment was then conducted to get a satisfactory result since the results of students’ score were not satisfying yet. Finally, the students’ mean score could reach a good criterion, which was 80 in the post-test II. From the observation, it was found that Jazz Chant Technique allowed the students to collect their ideas, practice their pronunciation, intonation and organized their speaking capability through the song of Jazz Chant Technique that guided the students systematically in speaking capability so that they could produce good pronunciation in speaking. In addition, the technique also brought about a positive effect in fostering students’ motivation and interest in learning English.