THE EFFECT OF THE STORYTELLING METHOD ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract
This study seeks to assess the impact of the narrative pedagogical approach on the
speaking abilities of tenth-grade students at SMAN Pakusari Jember. This research is
predicated on the students' inadequate speaking proficiency, as seen by their diminished
confidence and participation in oral communication. This study utilized a quantitative
methodology using a one-group pretest-posttest experimental design. The participants
comprised 29 kids in the tenth grade. The research tool was a speaking proficiency
assessment that evaluated fluency, linguistic precision, and self-assurance in public
speaking. Data were assessed by descriptive and inferential statistics to evaluate
enhancement following the application of the storytelling method. The findings indicated
a notable enhancement in students' speaking proficiency following the implementation of
storytelling. Students exhibited increased confidence, fluency, and the capacity to
articulate concepts logically. Consequently, the storytelling approach has been
demonstrated to be an effective alternative instructional tool for improving students'
speaking skills in the Indonesian language.
Keywords: Storytelling, speaking skills, Indonesian language learning.