THE INFLUENCE OF INTEREST IN LEARNING AND VOCABULARY MASTERY ON ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITY AT MA MATHLA’UL ANWAR
A Thesis Proposal
Submittd as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requairement for S-1 Degree
By : Tharisa Shafira Npm. 2011040208
Study Program : English Education Advisor : Dian Reftyawati, M. Pd
English Language Education Departement Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty
UIN Raden Intan Lampung 2024
Table Of Content
Cover
Table of Contents Chapter I Introduction
A. Title Confirmation
B. Background of the Problem
C. Identification and Limitation of the Problem D. Formulation of the Research
E. Objective of the Research F. Significance of the Research G. Relevant Research
H. Systematics of the Research
Chapter II Frame of Theory and Hypothesis Chapter III Research Method
A. Place and Time of the Research B. Research Design
C. Population, Sample and Data Collecting Technique D. Operational Definiton of Variables
E. Research Intrument
F. Validity and Reability of the Instrument G. Fulfilment of the Assumption
H. Hypothesis Testing References
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
A. Title Confirmation
As a first step in understanding this research, and to avoid misunderstandings, researchers need to explain several things that will be discussed in this research. The title of the research is "THE INFLUENCE OF INTEREST IN LEARNING AND VOCABULARY MASTERY ON ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITY AT MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR"
English education has a very important role in developing English speaking skills in students at the upper secondary level, one of whom is "MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR". One of the factors that is believed to influence the ability to speak English is interest in learning and mastery of vocabulary.
Students' interest in learning English can influence their motivation to develop speaking skills. Students who have high interest tend to be more motivated to be actively involved in learning, including speaking English. On the other hand, low interest can be an obstacle to developing speaking skills.
Vocabulary mastery is also an important aspect in developing speaking skills. A broad vocabulary allows students to express their thoughts and concepts more clearly and precisely.
A good understanding of English vocabulary can increase students' confidence in speaking and reduce communicative barriers.
So research on the influence of interest in learning is an important aspect to understand how this factor interacts with the learning process, by also understanding the extent of vocabulary mastery on speaking ability, so that we can identify students who may experience obstacles and develop more effective learning strategies.
B. Background of the Problem
English education in high schools, especially at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR, plays an important role in forming students' communication skills in English. The ability to speak English is a skill that is not only relevant for academic development, but also for their preparation to face future challenges. In an effort to improve the quality of English learning at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR, several aspects are the focus of attention, namely students' learning interest and vocabulary mastery.
Interest in learning is a psychological factor that can influence students' motivation and involvement in the English learning process. Students who have a high interest in learning tend to be more active and enthusiastic in participating in learning, including developing English speaking skills. On the other hand, vocabulary mastery is essential because a strong vocabulary supports the expression of ideas and thoughts in conversation.
However, despite the importance of interest in learning and mastery of vocabulary, it is not clear to what extent the two interact with each other and influence students' English speaking abilities at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR. Therefore, the background to this problem
encourages the need for research to identify the extent to which learning interest and vocabulary mastery have an influence on students' ability to speak English in the educational environment.
By understanding the relationship between interest in learning, mastery of vocabulary and ability to speak English, it is hoped that this research can provide in-depth insight to schools, teachers and educational policy makers to improve learning strategies that suit the needs of students at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR.
C. Identification and Limitation of the Problem 1. Identification of the problem
In order to make this research not deviate from the main problems, the writer identifies the problem of this research as follows:
a. Knowing the factors that influence students' interest in learning English.
b. Identifying the challenges students face in mastering English vocabulary.
c. Understand the level of English speaking ability among today's students.
2. Limitation of the problem
Based on the background and problem identification, this research can provide a clearer understanding of the specific challenges related to learning interest, vocabulary mastery, and English speaking ability at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR.
D. Formulation of the Problem
The author has detailed, identified, and limited the problem of this research. Then the author formulates the problem as follows : What is the influence of interest in learning and vocabulary mastery on English speaking ability among students at MA Mathla’ul Anwar?
E. Objective of the Research
The objective of this research as follow : to provide a clearer understanding of the factors that influence interest in learning and identify the challenges students face towards vocabulary mastery in English speaking skills.
F. Significance of the Research
The author hopes that the benefits of this research are as follows:
1. Theoretical Contribution
It is hoped that the results of this research can increase insight into learning interest and vocabulary mastery in English speaking skills, especially the use of printed books as a medium for teaching vocabulary.
2. Practical Contribution
The results of this research are expected to provide useful contributions to:
A. The Students
These results are expected to increase students' motivation in learning English, especially vocabulary mastery.
B. The Teachers
It is hoped that this research can provide valuable information, so that teachers can utilize more interesting media in teaching vocabulary.
C. Other Researchers
It is hoped that this research can provide a valuable contribution and become a reference for other researchers to conduct further research on similar topics.
G. Relevant Research
This research has relevant to these previous research:
1. By Dwi Septiani (2017) with the title "Influence of Learning Interest and Vocabulary on the Writing Description of Secondary School in Depok". The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the interaction of learning interest and mastery of standard vocabulary together on the ability to write story descriptions of SMPN students in Depok.
The research method used is a survey method with multiple correlation regression analysis. Researchers collect data from questionnaires directly to the sample. Then the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.
2. Research conducted by Retno Wulan, Farida Nugrahani, Suwarto with the title "Influence of Reading Interest and Vocabulary Mastery on Students' Reading Comprehension Ability". In this study, the author investigated the level of reading comprehension ability in high grades but did not show satisfactory results. Students' low interest in reading is caused by students' lack of awareness of reading, apart from that, students' vocabulary mastery still needs to be improved due to students' lack of ability to explain words. This research is correlational research with a quantitative approach. The data collection techniques used in this research used questionnaires and tests.
3. The research conducted by Sari DewiRatna was entitled "The Influence of Reading Interests, Vocabulary Mastery and Critical Thinking on Reading Comprehension in Elementary School Students". The aim of this research is to determine whether there is an influence of reading interest, vocabulary mastery, and critical thinking on reading comprehension in sixth grade elementary school students in South Jakarta. This research uses quantitative methods, this research shows that there is an influence between reading interest, vocabulary mastery and critical thinking on students' reading comprehension.
4. Research conducted by Alvi Hasanati, Endang Purwaningsih (2021) entitled "Influence of Interest In Learning and How to Learn on Understanding Concepts: Work and Energy Cases". Students who do not have an interest in learning will find it difficult to achieve optimal success and the way students learn also influences learning outcomes. This research aims to determine the influence of students' learning interests and ways of learning in understanding students' concepts. The research used is survey research.
5. Lesnasari Dalimunthe, Rofiq Noorman Haryadi entitled "The Effect of Learning Methods and Vocabulary Mastery on English Speaking Ability". The aim of this research is to determine the effect of learning methods and vocabulary mastery on speaking skills. This research uses experimental research methods.
H. Systematics of the Research
This research is arrange in the following form:
1. Chapter I : Introduction
This chapter presents title confirmation, background of the problem, identification and limitation of the problem, formulation of the research, objective of the research, significance of the research, relevant research and systematics of the research.
2. Chapter II : Frame of Theory and Hypothesis
This chapter explains the concept of the influence of interest in learning, the concept of vocabulary mastery on English speaking ability, and also hypothesis.
3. Chapter III : Research Method
This chapter presents Place and Time of the Research, Research Design, Population, Sample and Data Collecting Technique, Operational Definition of Variables, Research Instrument, Validity and Reliability of the Instrument, Fulfilment of the Assumption and Hypothesis Testing.
4. Chapter IV : Findings and Discussion
This chapter presents Data Description, Discussion.
5. Chapter V : Conclusion and Rekomendation
CHAPTER II
FRAME OF THEORY AND HYPOTHESIS
A. Frame of Theory
Student interest in learning is a student's desire or willingness accompanied by deliberate attention and activity which ultimately gives rise to a feeling of pleasure in changing behavior, in the form of knowledge, attitudes and skills. Interest in learning is a feeling of interest and desire for something that arises because of a need. Interest can encourage us to make a choice (Frenzel et al., 2010: 508). Interest can influence the quality of student achievement of learning outcomes. Students who have a great interest in a particular field of study will focus their attention more than other students, thus enabling these students to study harder and ultimately achieve the desired achievements. Students' lack of interest in participating in learning activities will affect the learning process and can cause students to have difficulty learning. According to Dalyono (2009:229) "learning difficulties are a condition where students cannot learn as they should. According to Slameto (2010: 180-181) the way to increase interest in learning is to use existing student interests and provide information to students regarding the relationship between the teaching material that will be given and previous teaching material, explaining its use for students in the future.
The influence of interest in learning can also involve vocabulary mastery on English speaking ability. In line with the opinion of Desiana (2014:1), vocabulary mastery is the activity of mastering or being able to understand and use words in a language, both spoken and written. Mastery also has the meaning of an ability that exists within a person to master and deepen something that is being studied. Meanwhile, vocabulary itself is an important key for anyone who wants to master a particular language, in this case English.
According to "Webster Ninth" vocabulary is a collection of words and phrases usually arranged alphabetically and explained, then according to "Rogert" vocabulary is an alphabetical list of words often interpreted or translated. Vocabulary is related to words that are constructed using linguistic sounds and have meaning to convey information.
So the influence of interest in learning and mastery of vocabulary plays an important role in speaking ability. Therefore, high interest in learning can increase students' motivation to dig deeper into English vocabulary.
B. Hypothesis
The hypothesis used in this research are:
H0 : There is no significant influence between interest in learning English and vocabulary mastery on English speaking ability at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR.
H1 : There is a significant influence between interest in learning English and vocabulary mastery on English speaking ability at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR.
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD
A. Place and Time of the Research
The place and time of this research was at MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR when I was doing Field Experience Practice (PPL).
B. Research Design
Quantitative research methods used in this research. Quantitative research is a research method using numbers and statistics in data collection and analysis.
C. Population, Sample and Data Collecting Technique
The population of this study involved MA MATHLA'UL ANWAR students. and samples from this population are selected to be taken as research subjects. Then the data collection technique used in this research involved giving questionnaires to students to measure their interest in learning and carrying out vocabulary tests to measure vocabulary mastery. Then, an English speaking ability test can be carried out to measure students' speaking abilities. The data collected from these instruments is then analyzed using statistical techniques such as regression analysis to see the relationship between interest in learning and mastery of vocabulary and the ability to speak English.
D. Operational Definition of Variables
Variable Operational Definition of interest in learning is seen from the enthusiasm, curiosity, or motivation that students show towards learning English, so this variable can be measured using a questionnaire in which students rate their level of interest in learning English on a numerical scale. Likewise the level of proficiency or knowledge that students have in understanding and using English vocabulary. Mastery of this vocabulary can be assessed through a vocabulary test.Then English speaking ability can be evaluated through oral tests where students are involved in tasks such as discussions and presentations in English.
E. Research Instrument
The research instrument used in this research is Questionnaires, which may include items asking students to rate their level of interest in learning English on a Likert scale (e.g., strongly disagree to strongly agree). The assessment is by means of a test which can be given to measure students' vocabulary mastery. This may include multiple choice questions and fill- in-the-blank exercises. Furthermore, assessment rubrics can be developed to evaluate students' English speaking abilities which include criteria such as pronunciation, fluency, use of vocabulary, and accuracy of students' grammar which can be assessed through tasks such as conversations and presentations.
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