Abstract:
The aim of this research was to improve students’ listening skills of
eight grade students at SMP Negeri 23 Makassar by using animation
videos. The result of this research is expected be useful for students’ to
improve listening skills, and can help teachers to be more creative in
teaching.
This research used classroom action research (CAR). Subject of
this research are students class VIII-B at SMP Negeri 23 Makassar in
2017/2018 of the academic year that consist of 30 students. The data
were taken from listening of animation videos test. This research
conducted by two cycles and each cycle consist of four aspects, they are
planning, action, observation, and reflection. This research were using
animation video and LCD Projector.
The results of the data analysis show that students’ ability in
listening improved by using animation video. It can be seen from the
students’ mean score in cycle I is 70,1 and increased to 87,8 in cycle II.
These facts show that students’ ability in listening improved by using
animation video of class VIII-B at SMP Negeri 23 Makassar.
