The Use of Talking Chip Technique in Improving EFL Young Learners' Speaking Skill at SMP Plus Cahaya Insan Depok Jatijajar

yusni; dr. santi chairani djonhar, ma; hamzah puadi ilyas, ph.d;

The objective of this action research study is to improve speaking ability of
seventh grade of SMP Plus Cahaya Insan Depok, in academic year 2016/ 2017
through the implementation of talking chips Technique. This action was conducted in three cycles. Each cycle consisted of two meetings. The research steps are reconnaissance, planning, action, and reflection. The actions consisted of the implementation of talking chips technique, vocabulary practice, and pronunciation practice, the use of English Class during the teaching and learning process, and the use of media. The researcher worked collaboratively with the English teacher, the collaborator, and the students. The data were obtained from observations, tests, interviews, and discussion with the collaborator and the English teacher. The data were in the forms of vignettes, interview transcripts, students’ scores, and photographs. To get the trustworthiness and the researcher used a triangulation technique. It was done by gathering data from different point of views,
including the students’, the teacher’s, and the collaborator’s. The results of the research have showed that there is improvement of the students’ speaking ability through the implementation of Talking Chips Technique. The students get more chances to speak and share their involvement during the teaching and learning process also improved. The students’ mean scores showed improvements in all aspects of the speaking skill after the implementation of the actions. The aspects being assessed were pronunciation, fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and interaction.