THE EFFECT OF COLLABORATIVE TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS' SPEAKING SKILL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM AT POTENSI UTAMA UNIVERSITY

Abstract

This research aimed to explore the impact of the Collaborative technique on students' speaking abilities. The primary objective was to determine whether employing the Collaborative technique influenced students' speaking skills. The study adopted a Classroom Action Research design, involving 40 students from the English Education program at Potensi Utama University in their fourth semester during the 2023-2024 academic year. A placement test was administered to 50 students, from which 50 were selected as the research sample. Both pre-test and post-test assessments were conducted using descriptive and quantitative analysis methods. Each class comprised 25 students, with 10 males and 15 females. The study utilized a quantitative approach, with tests as the primary instruments. Purposive sampling was employed to select participants, and data analysis was conducted using SPSS 20. The findings revealed that the post-test mean score for the control group was 77.12, while the experimental group scored an average of 84.96. This indicates a strong effect of the treatment. The quantitative data suggested that the Collaborative technique significantly benefited students by making speaking easier, increasing their curiosity about content, enhancing their ability to use higher-order thinking skills like connecting, and enriching their vocabulary. In conclusion, the use of the Collaborative technique had a notable impact on students' speaking abilities.