THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRAMA TECHNIQUE TO TEACH SPEAKING AT ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MADRASAH ALIYAH URWATUL WUTSQO BULUREJO DIWEK JOMBANG

Abstract

Abstract: Globalization era has forced students to master speaking. There are many advantages in mastering speaking. Besides, a second or foreign language student can be considered to master the target language when they are able to utilize it in speaking. Drama is one of effective and enjoyful techniques to teach language. It can be an alternative to teach speaking. This reaserch purpose is to know wether or not drama as technique can effective in teaching speaking. The researcher used quasi experimental design with test and questionnaire as research instrument. The research finding shows there is difference speaking ability of students who are taught using drama and conversation practice because the T-test is higher than t table (2,099 > 2,00172) and significance of 2-tailed is smaller than 0,05 (0,040 < 0,05). The conclussion is drama as technique to teach speaking is effective because it is interesting, enjoyable, motivated and effective for students in learning speaking.