Development of English-Speaking Skill Using Direct Method for Grade Seven Student at Balar Kyew Zine Middle School in Okpho, Myanmar
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The aim of this study was to: 1)To study the problems of English-speaking skills using the Direct Method for grade seven students at Balar Kywe Zine Middle School in Okpho, Myanmar 2)To develop English speaking skills of grade seven students through the Direct Method and 3)To investigate students’ satisfaction with their English-speaking skills after learning through the Direct Method.The research sample consisted of 20 grade seven students selected through purposive sampling. The study adopted the Research and Development (R&D) methodology. The instruments used included pre-tests, post-tests, lesson plans, and satisfaction surveys. The results of the study revealed that: 1.)The problems of English-speaking skills among grade seven students were identified. The pre-test results showed an overall average score of 8.12 (S.D. = 1.45), which indicated a poor level of speaking skill. 2.) After the application of the Direct Method, the post-test results improved significantly, with an average score of 17.85 (S.D. = 1.32), demonstrating a statistically significant improvement at a 0.05 level.3.) The students’ satisfaction with the Direct Method was found to be high, with an overall average satisfaction score of 4.41 (S.D. = 0.53). The highest satisfaction was observed for the activity that helped students speak English confidently ( x̅ = 4.65, S.D. = 0.48).
This study concludes that the Direct Method is an effective approach for developing English speaking skills among grade seven students, enhancing their confidence and performance in using the English language. The findings suggest that the Direct Method can be applied in similar educational contexts to improve speaking skills effectively.
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