Findings - FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

A. Findings

In this part, the researcher described the result of data analysis based on the problem statement. Based on the table contained in the appendix sheet of the result of the student questionnaire, it shows that most students have a positive perception by choosing to strongly agree and agree with use of the roundtable strategy to learn to speak. Their perception about the use of this roundtable strategy are also based on their perceptions which are formed through an individual subjective assessment process. This roundtable strategy that has been used by the teacher in teaching makes students comfortable and enjoys to learning. Students can feel motivated and helped when learning to speak using the roundtable strategy. Then, with this strategy, students can also add to their new vocabulary for speaking. They can also show an active role in the group by helping each other explain the material the material they are learning. So it can be concluded that this the roundtable strategy can help the student learn to speak.

In this research the researcher used a questionnaire and documantation of the students to obtain more accurate and valid data:

1. The Students‟ Perception on the Use of Roundtable Strategy

The researcher used the questionnaire to know the students‟ perception of the use of Roundtable Strategy. Classification of students‟ questionnaire for each item:

Table 4.1 Roundtable Strategy is an effective learning strategy for speaking

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 7 25.9 %

2. Agree 14 51.9 %

3. Neutral 6 22.2 %

4. Disagree 0 -

5. Strongly Disagree 0 -

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 7 (25.9%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 14 (51.9%) chose to Agree, 6 (22.2%) chose Neutral (N), none chose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It means most students thought that Roundtable Strategy made them more enjoyable in learning English and it can help the students to be more active in speaking. Because it can add to their vocabulary in speaking.

Table 4.2 I feel that learning speaking using Roundtable strategy encourage me to particapate actively

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 7 25.9 %

2. Agree 12 44.4 %

3. Neutral 6 22.2 %

4. Disagree 2 7.4 %

5. Strongly Disagree 0 -

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 7 (25.9%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 12 (44.4%) chose to Agree, 6 (22.2%) chose Neutral (N), 2 (7.4%) chose Disagree (D), and none chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means Roundtable strategy can help students to particapate actively in learning speaking because the students feel they can work together in group so that they can help each other in learning.

Table 4.3 Roundtable strategy can develop my motivation in speaking

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 8 29.6 %

2. Agree 11 40.7 %

3. Neutral 8 29.6 %

4. Disagree 0 -

5. Strongly Disagree 0 -

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 8 (29.6%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 11 (40.7%) chose to Agree, 8 (29.6%) chose Neutral (N), none chose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It means Roundtable strategy can motivation students motivation in speaking because students could help each other and it makes the students enjoyable in teaching speaking.

Table 4.4 I feel happy in learning using Roundtable Strategy

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 7 25.9 %

2. Agree 9 33.3 %

3. Neutral 10 37 %

4. Disagree 1 3,7 %

5. Strongly Disagree 0 -

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 7 (25.9%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 9 (33.3%) chose to Agree, 10 (37%) chose Neutral (N), 1 (3.7%) chose Disagree (D), and none chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means most of the students‟ had neutral perception. But they feel happy in this strategy for they learn in groups with their friends.

Table 4.5 Through Roundtable strategy, I can understand the material easily

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 7 25.9 %

2. Agree 16 59.3 %

3. Neutral 4 14.8 %

4. Disagree 0 -

5. Strongly Disagree 0 -

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 7 (25.9%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 16 (59.3%) chose to Agree, 4 (14.8%) chose Neutral (N), none chose Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). That means the Roundtable strategy also helps them to understand more about the material easily because when in groups they help each other in explaining the material presented by the teacher.

Table 4.6 I participated actively during group activities with using Roundtable strategy

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 4 14.8 %

2. Agree 10 37 %

3. Neutral 10 37 %

4. Disagree 2 7.4 %

5. Strongly Disagree 1 3.7 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 4 (14.8%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 10 (37%) chose to Agree, 10 (37%) chose Neutral (N), 2 (7.4%) chose Disagree (D), and 1 (3.7%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

That means the Roundtable strategy makes the students participated actively with group activities models. Students are required to play an active role in speaking out, expressing their opinions, and giving their thoughts on what they are learning to convey.

Table 4.7 I am confident enough to deliver my opinions in group

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 7 25.9 %

2. Agree 10 37 %

3. Neutral 9 33.3 %

4. Disagree 1 3.7 %

5. Strongly Disagree 0 -

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 7 (25.9%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 10 (37%) chose to Agree, 9 (33.3%) chose Neutral (N), 1 (3.7%) chose Disagree (D), and none chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means with this strategy, students felt confident when they are want to convey their opinions or answers.

Table 4.8 I feel relaxed learning using Roundtable strategy

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 7 25.9 %

2. Agree 8 29.6 %

3. Neutral 10 37 %

4. Disagree 1 3.7 %

5. Strongly Disagree 1 3.7 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 7 (25.9%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 8 (29.6%) chose to Agree, 10 (37%) chose Neutral (N), 1 (3.7%) chose Disagree (D), and 1 (3.7%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means the students felt comfortable to learning using Roundtable strategy.

Students felt comfortable working with their peers in groups.

Table 4.9 Roundtable strategy can improve my learning ability

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 11 40.7 %

2. Agree 12 44.4 %

3. Neutral 3 11.1 %

4. Disagree - -

5. Strongly Disagree 1 3.7

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 11 (40.7%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 12 (44.4%) chose to Agree, 3 (11.1%) chose Neutral (N), none chose Disagree (D), and 1 (3.7%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means the Roundtable strategy can improve students learning ability because are taught to learn acrively in accepting and explaining the material provided by the teacher.

Table 4.10 Roundtable strategy can helps to increase my speaking skills

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 7 25.9 %

2. Agree 14 51.9 %

3. Neutral 4 14.8 %

4. Disagree - -

5. Strongly Disagree 2 7.4 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 7 (25.9%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 14 (51.9%) chose to Agree, 4 (14.8%) chose Neutral (N), none chose Disagree (D), and 2 (7.4%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means the Roundtable strategy can help students to increase their speaking skills because the students are taught to speak actively and this can increase their vocabulary and fluency in speaking.

Table 4.11 Roundtable strategy is not an effective strategy

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 1 3.7 %

2. Agree 6 22.2 %

3. Neutral 5 18,5 %

4. Disagree 11 40.7 %

5. Strongly Disagree 4 14.8 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 1 (3.7%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 6 (22.2%) chose to Agree, 5 (18.5%) chose Neutral (N), 11 (40.7%) chose Disagree (D), and 4 (14.8%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

It means the students felt disagree if that the Roundtable strategy was not ineffective learning strategies

Table 4.12 Roundtable strategy can not increase my motivation in speaking

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 2 7.4 %

2. Agree 1 3.7 %

3. Neutral 7 25.9 %

4. Disagree 14 51.9 %

5. Strongly Disagree 3 11.1 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 2 (7.4%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 1 (3.7%) chose to Agree, 7 (25.9%) chose Neutral (N), 14 (51.9%) chose Disagree (D), and 3 (11.1%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

It means students disagree that the Roundtable strategy did not increase their motivation in their learning to speak.

Table 4.13 I can not understand the material easily through Roundtable strategy

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 3 11.1 %

2. Agree 1 3.7 %

3. Neutral 7 25.9 %

4. Disagree 13 48.1 %

5. Strongly Disagree 3 11.1 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 3 (11.1%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 1 (3.7%) chose to Agree, 7 (25.9%) chose Neutral (N), 13 (51.9%) chose Disagree (D), and 3 (11.1%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

It means students felt disagree that the Roundtable strategy did not help them understand the material easily

Table 4.14 I feel demotivated to learning on using Roundtable strategy

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 1 3.7 %

2. Agree 2 7.4 %

3. Neutral 9 33.3 %

4. Disagree 12 44.4 %

5. Strongly Disagree 3 11.1 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 1 (3.7%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 2 (7.4%) chose to Agree, 9 (33.3%) chose Neutral (N), 12 (44.4%) chose Disagree (D), and 3 (11.1%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

It means students felt disagree that the Roundtable strategy made them feel demotivated and felt less active in learning.

Table 4.15 I feel so confused about the material instructions given by the teacher

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree - 0

2. Agree 5 18.5 %

3. Neutral 11 40.7 %

4. Disagree 8 29.6 %

5. Strongly Disagree 3 11.1 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that none out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 5 (18.5%) chose to Agree, 11 (40.7%) chose Neutral (N), 8 (29.6%) chose Disagree (D), and 3 (11.1%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means students had a neutral perception.

Table 4.16 I feel that I cannot participate actively during group activities with using Roundtable strategy

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 1 3.7 %

2. Agree 2 7.4 %

3. Neutral 13 48.1 %

4. Disagree 7 25.9 %

5. Strongly Disagree 4 14.8 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 1 (3.7%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 2 (7.4%) chose to Agree, 13 (48.1%) chose Neutral (N), 7 (25.9%) chose Disagree (D), and 4 (14.8%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

It means students had a neutral perception.

Table 4.17 I do not feel confident to speak about my opinions in group

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree - 0

2. Agree 5 18.5 %

3. Neutral 10 37 %

4. Disagree 10 37 %

5. Strongly Disagree 2 7.4 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that none out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 5 (18.5%) chose to Agree, 10 (37%) chose Neutral (N), 10 (37%) chose Disagree (D), and 2 (7.4%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means some the students had a neutral perception but also felt disagree if they do not feel to confident to speak about their opinion in the group.

Table 4.18 I’m not happy to hear my friends opinion in my groups.

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 1 3.7 %

2. Agree 1 3.7 %

3. Neutral 12 44.4 %

4. Disagree 8 29.6 %

5. Strongly Disagree 5 18.5 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 1 (3.7%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 1 (3.7%) chose to Agree, 12 (44.4%) chose Neutral (N), 8 (29.6%) chose Disagree (D), and 5 (18.5%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

It means students had a neutral perception.

Table 4.19 I feel Roundtable strategy can not increase my teamwork skills in group

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree - 0

2. Agree 7 25.9 %

3. Neutral 8 29.6 %

4. Disagree 6 22.2 %

5. Strongly Disagree 6 22.2 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that none out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 7 (25.9%) chose to Agree, 8 (29.6%) chose Neutral (N), 6 (22.2%) chose Disagree (D), and 6 (22.2%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD). It means students had a neutral perception.

Table 4.20 I feel Roundtable strategy can not help me to increase my speaking skills

No Items Frequency Percentage (%)

1. Strongly Agree 2 7.4 %

2. Agree 1 3.7 %

3. Neutral 8 29.6 %

4. Disagree 11 40.7 %

5. Strongly Disagree 5 18.5 %

Total 27 100%

The table above shows that 2 (7.4%) out of the students chose Strongly Agree (SA), 1 (3.7%) chose to Agree, 8 (29.6%) chose Neutral (N), 11 (40.7%) chose Disagree (D), and 5 (18.5%) chose Strongly Disagree (SD).

It means students felt disagree that the Roundtable strategy is not help them to increase their speaking skills.

Table 4.21 Category of the students’ perception on the use of Roundtable strategy

Frequency Percentage %

Score Classification

Category

24 88.89 % 61-100 Positive

3 11.11% 21-60 Neutral

0 0 0-20 Negative

27 100% Positive Perception

The table above showed that 24 (88.89%) of the students‟ scores produced greater results. This indicated that students‟ perception of the Roundtable strategy were positive. Then, 3 (11.11%) were in the Neutral category, and none of students had the category negative.

While to find the mean of the score:

To get the main score of the students, the writer used the following formula:

= 73.56 %

If questionnaires consisted of 20 items, the score is classified as follow:

20 x 5 = 100 maximum score 20 x 3 = 60 neutral

20 x 1 = 20 undecided score/ low score Table 4.22 Level of Perception

Level of Perception Score

Positive 61-100

Neutral 21-60

Negative 0-20

Based on the questionnaire data analysis, it can be seen that the average score of students‟ perceptions about the strategies used by teachers in teaching English, especially in speaking is 73.56%. From likerts scale theory, if the average score is greater that Neutral score (60), the result will be positive. It also shows that the students has had a positive perception of the use of the Roundtable strategy in the teaching English, especially in learning to speak.

Based on these findings, to better understand the level of students‟ perceptions about the use of the Roundtable strategy based on the total score of the Likert scale, it can be categorized in the table below:

Table 4.23 Category of the students’ perception on the use of Roundtable Strategy

Frequency Percentage %

Score Classification

Category

9 33.33% 81-100 Excellent

16 59.25% 61-80 Good

2 7.40% 41-60 Fair

0 0 21-40 Poor

0 0 <20 Very poor

27 100%

From the table showed that 9 (33.33%) had Excellent category, 16 (59.25%) had Good category, and 2 (7.40%) had Fair category on the use of Roundtable strategy in teaching speaking. Students who were in the excellent and good category had the highest total points with

answers strongly agreeing and agreeing with their perception of the roundtable strategy they had used. It means many students agree with the use of a roundtable strategy in learning to speak. So, the result of the students‟ perception on learning speaking using Roundtable strategy at the grade twelve of SMA Muhammadiyah Sungguminasa had Good category perception.

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