Exploring the Factors Affecting Speaking Skills in Second Semester Students of the English Education Department at IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro
Keywords:
speaking skill, contributing factors, second semester studentAbstract
Abstract— This study examines the factors that affect the speaking ability of second semester students of the English Education Study Program at IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. The main focus is on psychological, linguistic, and external factors, such as anxiety, limited vocabulary, ineffective teaching methods, and lack of speaking practice opportunities. The purpose of the study was to identify these barriers and provide solutions to support the development of speaking skills and improve the effectiveness of the English language learning curriculum. The approach used was qualitative with a case study design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 students, observation of speaking classes, and documentation of learning activities. Data analysis techniques were conducted through thematic analysis which included data reduction, categorization, and interpretation. Data validity was maintained through method triangulation, member checking, and audit trail. The results showed that psychological factors such as anxiety and self-confidence, linguistic factors such as vocabulary and grammar mastery, and external factors such as limited practice and English-speaking environment, mutually influenced students' speaking ability. Students who had high motivation and good learning support showed more significant progress. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to improving speaking skills, including active student involvement, interactive teaching methods, as well as institutional support.
Keywords— speaking skill, contributing factors, second semester student
abstrak—Penelitian ini mengkaji faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi kemampuan berbicara mahasiswa semester dua Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris di IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro. Fokus utama adalah pada faktor psikologis, linguistik, dan eksternal, seperti kecemasan, keterbatasan kosakata, metode pengajaran yang kurang efektif, serta minimnya kesempatan praktik berbicara. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengidentifikasi hambatan-hambatan tersebut dan memberikan solusi untuk mendukung pengembangan kemampuan berbicara serta meningkatkan efektivitas kurikulum pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan 15 mahasiswa, observasi kelas speaking, dan dokumentasi kegiatan pembelajaran. Teknik analisis data dilakukan melalui analisis tematik yang mencakup reduksi data, kategorisasi, dan interpretasi. Validitas data dijaga melalui triangulasi metode, member checking, dan audit trail. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor psikologis seperti kecemasan dan kepercayaan diri, faktor linguistik seperti penguasaan kosakata dan tata bahasa, serta faktor eksternal seperti keterbatasan praktik dan lingkungan berbahasa Inggris, saling memengaruhi kemampuan berbicara mahasiswa. Mahasiswa yang memiliki motivasi tinggi dan dukungan belajar yang baik menunjukkan perkembangan lebih signifikan. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya pendekatan yang seimbang untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara, termasuk keterlibatan aktif mahasiswa, metode pengajaran interaktif, serta dukungan institusi..
Kata kunci—keterampilan berbicara, faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi, mahasiswa semester dua
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