Enhancing Students' Speaking Skills by Developing Interactive Video for Elementary School

Abstract

This study demonstrates that utilizing technology in learning, especially the use of videos has a significant impact on speaking skills. The purpose of this research is to determine the role of interactive video in learning media that improves students' speaking skills. This research will provide information regarding the effect of using interactive videos on the speaking skills of fifth grade elementary school children. In addition, this research provides information on how the use of interactive videos can improve the relationship between elementary school students' self-confidence and speaking skills. Students' self-confidence in learning to speak can be maximized by implementing project-based learning, where students can be directly involved in making interactive videos. The classroom action research design is used as the method to conduct this study. Data collections are obtained by observation and assessment. The result of the study which was conducted in two cycles showed that the average score of student speaking skills indicators of the students increased. From these results, the research concluded that interactive videos can improve students' speaking skills.