IMPROVING STUDENTS’ LISTENING SKILL BY USING ANIMATION VIDEOS AT EIGHT GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 23 MAKASSAR

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.