The Effectiveness of Roleplay on Students' Speaking Skill

Abstract

Speaking skills are the ability to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions verbally. At SMAN 6 Kediri, it was found that class XI students faced challenges in developing these skills. This research aims to test the effectiveness of roleplay, which is a learning method in which students play certain roles in simulated real situations, as a strategy to improve students' speaking skills. This study uses a quantitative experimental approach involving class XI students for the 2023/2024 academic year as research subjects. Data was collected through pre-test and post-test to compare changes in speaking ability before and after implementing roleplay. Data analysis shows that there is a significant increase in students' speaking abilities after participating in the roleplay session. Roleplay has proven to be effective in improving students' speaking skills because it provides the opportunity to practice communication in a structured and relevant context. Therefore, the author provides recommendations to teachers to integrate roleplay in learning as part of a strategy that can enrich students' learning experiences in developing their speaking skills.