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IMPLEMENTING YOUTUBE READING ALOUD MATERIAL TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS? ENGLISH ACHIEVEMENT AT THE FIFTH GRADE OF SDN RAYUNG 02 SENORI TUBAN
ABSTRACT
Sari, Melia Della. 2018 : Implementing YouTube Reading Aloud Material to Improve The Students English Achievement at The Fifth Grade of SDN Rayung 02 Senori.
Advisor : Dra. Christina ITP, M. Pd
Keywords : YouTube, reading aloud, English achievement
This research is aimed to; a) describe the implementation of YouTube reading aloud material at the fifth grade of SDN Rayung 02 Senori, b) to find out what extent YouTube reading aloud material improves the students? English achievement especially in reading and speaking skills at the fifth grade of SDN Rayung 02Senori, c) to describe the students? responses towards the implementation of YouTube reading aloud material.
This study was conducted using Classroom Action Research. The subject of this study was 24 students at the fifth grade of SDN Rayung 02 Senori in the academic year of 2017/2018. The data was obtained through observation sheet, reading comprehension tests, speaking tests, and students? questionnaire and documentation. The data was analyzed descriptively and statistically. From the data analyzed, it is found that the students were actively participating during the class and did not doubt to ask or share comments with their friends. The students were enthusiastic following the class and gained adequate confidence in accomplishing the tests.
The students also made significance improvement on reading and speaking tests. There was percentage progress of 15.7% on reading test from the mean score 70 to 81 in the second cycle. The percentage progress on speaking was 14.5% from the mean score 69 to 79. The researcher was also observed that the students made improvement on their fluency, grammar, intonation, and pronunciation of speaking. Meanwhile, the data calculation from the questionnaires showed high percentage on students? interest and participation during the implementation of YouTube reading aloud material. They enjoyed the class and considered that the use of YouTube videos helped them to understand the material better.
It can be concluded in brief that the implementation of YouTube reading aloud material could increase the students? confidence, interest, and participationin the class. As well to improve the students? English achievement at the fifth grade of SDN Rayung 02 Senori - Tuban.
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