Abstract
In university, in this case STAIN Parepare, the fourth semester students have been taught many kinds of speaking which varied based on different purposes. One of them is transactional speaking and Group Discussion is one of the kinds which frequently practised in college activity. In the initial study, it was found that students of the fourth semester in STAIN Parepare had low proficiency level in speaking and they had no motivation to participate in group discussion in speaking subjects. To overcome these problems, the writer implemented Philosophy-Based Language Teaching (PBLT) approach. This approach was selected to enhance students’ thinking ability in group discussion in order that they build an idea then convey it to improve their speaking skill. This research was quantitative which employed pre-experimental research with one group pretest-posttest design. The data was collected by speaking test and observation then processed by statistical calculation by t-test nonindependent sample. Furthermore, the findings of this result revealed that PBLT approach is able to improve students speaking skill. Besides, this approach improved students’ speaking skill through the existence of philosophical questions which allowed the discussion surrounded by active participation of group members. In addition, the findings indicated students’ improvement in speaking skill both intellectual and social aspect. Finally, this research provided some suggestions to overcome some problems found during this research.
Highlights
A s a foreign language, English has a very good reputation in Indonesia both in curriculum and education system
The Philosophy-Based Language Teaching (PBLT) approach which was implemented through group discussion was able to improve students’ enthusiasm to express their opinion in group discussion
Based on the findings and discussion of this research, it can be concluded that Philosophy-Based Language Teaching (PBLT) Approach is able to improve students’ speaking skill
Summary
A s a foreign language, English has a very good reputation in Indonesia both in curriculum and education system. Based on the researcher’s experience as one of undergraduate student of STAIN Parepare, discussion in the classroom is often boring because lack of participation of the group members They tend to be less interested and unmotivated to get involved in discussing conventional problems. An effective discussion absolutely the goal of speaking class To achieve this goal, learning process should be supported by proper and interesting approach, method, as well as techniques which are suitable with students’ need in discussion process. This such learning process is expected to be able to improve students’ speaking skill and thinking ability. One of the alternative offered approach that can be implemented is PhilosophyBased Language Teaching (PBLT) Approach
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