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of teacher.
³Speaking is the process of building and sharing meaning through the use
of verbal and non verbal symbol in a variety of context´ (Chancy 1998: 13).
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The other opinion is shown byHornby (1995: 318), speaking is making use of
words in an ordinary voice; uttering words; knowing and being able to use a
language; expressing oneself in words; making a speech. In short, speaking skill
is the ability to perform the linguistic knowledge in the actual communication.
By speaking with others, we are able to know what kinds of situation are in the
world.
There are several methods which are used by the teacher for teaching
speaking. The method should be interesting to interest students in teaching
learning process. One of the teaching methods in teaching speaking is debate
method. It is seen as an active learning process because students will learn more
through a process constructing and creating, working in a group and also
sharing knowledge.
Debate is a teaching strategy to improve verbal communication and
critical-thinking skills. Debate is presented as a valuable learning activity for
teaching critical thinking and improving communication skills. Debating is an
effective pedagogical strategy because of the level of responsibility for learning
and active involvement required by all student debaters
(http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18173892). Maryadi (2008: 16) states that
³debate can motivate students¶ thinking, moreover if they must defend their
stand or opinion which is in contradiction with conviction themselves´. This
strategy can involve all students to be active, not only debate performer.
language.
Rintisan Sekolah Bertaraf Internasional (RSBI) refers to a path of
BOYOLALI". There are some reasons why the writer chooses this school. The
first, since they have special competences which work on linguistic field,
second, SMP Negeri I Boyolali is an international standardized school (RSBI
School) and also the best school in Boyolali and third, the school has good
achievements of their graduates.
Boyolali.
b. To describe the kinds of activities in teaching speaking using debate
technique.
c. To describe the problems faced by teacher and the students in teaching
speaking using debate.
2. To describe the strengths and weaknesses of the implementation of debate
technique in teaching speaking.
handle all problems. Therefore, the writer limits the scope of the study. The
limitations of the study are:
1. The subject of the study is limited to the English teacher and the first year
students of SMP Negeri 1 Boyolali especially for classR SB I .
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2. The object of study is only focused on teaching speaking using debate.
E. Benefits of the Study
In this study the writer expects that the research paper has some benefits
both in theory and practice:
1. Theoretical benefit:
a. The finding of this research will enrich the theory of students` speaking
mastery.
b. The result of the research paper can be a useful input in teaching
speaking using debate method.
2. Practical benefit:
a. The reader will get a large knowledge about teaching speaking using
debate method.
b. It will give the information and knowledge about the implementation of
debate method in teaching speaking.