The Implementation of Think Pair Share to Teach Speaking in the Classroom for the 7th Grade Students’ of SMP Negeri 2 Loceret

Abstract

This research is motivated by the application of the Think Pair Share method which will be taught in this lesson. Based on observations in teaching and learning activities before the investigation, it was found that unsatisfactory conditions were triggered by ineffective teaching and learning activities, so that students felt less comfortable and confident. In addition, class activities tend to be teacher centered and most of the students at SMP Negeri 2 Loceret, especially VII A, have difficulties in speaking, pronouncing, and memorizing vocabulary. This research was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Loceret on November 9 2021. This research used qualitative research. The research subjects were class VII A students of SMP Negeri 2 Loceret class VII, which consisted of 32 students. Data collection was carried out by observation and questionnaires. Researchers made observations of student participation and gave questionnaires related to teaching outcomes. The researcher asked the students to describe objects around the school and to describe a person's character in front of the class. The assessment components in speaking are fluency, vocabulary, confidence and pronunciation. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the use of the think pair share method can be an alternative way to teach language, especially speaking skills. This activity makes students more enthusiastic and enthusiastic in learning speaking. These results are expected to motivate English teachers to use the Think Pair Share method in their teaching in class, especially at the junior high school level.