Strategies in Teaching English Speaking Skills in Grade 7 of Junior High Schools in Rural Areas
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Abstrak—Keterampilan berbicara merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris, terutama bagi siswa di daerah pedesaan yang sering menghadapi hambatan seperti keterbatasan fasilitas, rendahnya motivasi, dan minimnya paparan Bahasa Inggris di luar kelas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan strategi yang digunakan guru dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara Bahasa Inggris pada siswa kelas tujuh di SMPN 1 Sekar dan SMPN 2 Gondang. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru menerapkan berbagai strategi seperti role-play, diskusi kelompok, dan storytelling untuk mendorong siswa aktif berbicara. Meskipun menghadapi tantangan seperti keterbatasan akses internet dan fasilitas belajar yang kurang memadai, guru tetap berinovasi agar pembelajaran berlangsung secara efektif. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa strategi yang diterapkan mampu meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dan kemampuan berbicara siswa, meskipun diperlukan dukungan lebih lanjut agar proses pembelajaran semakin optimal.
Kata kunci —Strategi Mengajar, Keterampilan Berbicara, Pendidikan di Daerah Pedesaan
Abstract—Speaking skill is one of the essential aspects of English learning, especially for students in rural areas who often face obstacles such as limited facilities, low motivation, and minimal exposure to English outside the classroom. This study aims to describe the strategies used by teachers to improve English speaking skills among seventh-grade students at SMPN 1 Sekar and SMPN 2 Gondang. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that teachers apply various strategies such as role-play, group discussions, and storytelling to encourage students to speak actively. Despite challenges like limited internet access and inadequate learning facilities, teachers continue to innovate to ensure effective learning. It can be concluded that the implemented strategies help improve students' confidence and speaking abilities, although further support is needed to optimize the learning process.
Keywords—Teaching Strategies, Speaking Skills, Rural Education
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