The Effect of Problem Based Learning Strategy on Speaking Skill at SMK Siti Banun

Abstract

Problem based learning strategy is student-centered strategy that can be interpreted as a learning activity that emphasizes the process of solving problems faced scientifically. The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of problem based learning strategy on speaking skill. Populations in this research were all class XI SMK Siti Banun 2019/2020 academic year that consisted of 4 classes with 250 students in total. The research of sample was taken using a purposive sampling technique with experimental method. The data was taken by pretest and post-test. The average students learning outcomes on pretest showed data, experimental class = 70.21 and control class = 68.1. After being taught using problem based learning strategy the data showed = 80.8 with a standard deviation = 4.51 while those that did not use problem based learning strategy = 75.62 with a standard deviation = 2.66. The result of analyzing the data also showed that the score of T-test is higher than t table (5.975 > 1.667) with level α = 0.05. Indicated that students who got treatment problem based learning strategy is better than those who did not get it. In the teaching process the students were more active and confident to spoke English. So it can be seen that the use of problem based learning strategy can affected speaking skill at the eleventh grade students of SMK Siti Banun in the academic year 2019/2020.