Practice of Small Group Work and Its Role in Developing Students' Speaking Skills in English: The Case of Grade 11 Students at Biriti Secondary School
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2024-07
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the practice of small group work and its role to develop students' speaking skills in English to grade 11 students at Biriti Secondary school. To achieve the stated purpose, a descriptive research design which contains both quantitative and qualitative method was employed. The participants of the Study were 54 Students and 2 English teachers were taken in available sample technique from grade 11. Instrument data collections were questionnaire, classroom observation and interviewed. For data analysis both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. The data collected via close -ended questionnaire was analyzed and described quantitative method using frequency and percentage. However, interview and classroom observation were analyzed qualitatively. The finding of the Study indicated that English teachers didn't often implement small group work technique in speaking lesson, but students participated actively when they got chance sometimes. Besides, English teachers who teach two classes didn't often encourage students to practice in small group work technique though students perceived small group work positively and attempt to practice speaking English.
The result from practical observation proved that English teachers Most of time dominated and used lecture method; students’ participation was not enough. Most of time they were passive listeners in the classroom during they learn speaking activities. Therefore, this study recommends that English teachers should use small group work technique to develop students' speaking skills in English.