The Application of Instagram Activity to Improve Students` Motivation in English Speaking

Abstract

This study was aimed at finding out: (1) the significant difference in speaking achievement between the students who were trained with Instagram activity and those who were not; (2) the significant difference in motivation toward English Speaking between before and after the students were trained using Instagram Activity technique; (3) the interaction between teaching strategies and motivation toward students’ speaking ability; and (4) the students’ feedbacks concerning the Instagram Activity shown by the difference in students’ speaking achievement. This study applied a quasi experimental study. The instruments used to find out the data were questionnaire and tests. The calculation of the study was applying descriptive and inferential analysis. The study result showed that Instagram activity in English speaking class was applied during the process of the teaching and learning in the classroom. It showed significant different on students` English achievement from pre-test to post-test between the students with low and high motivation. It means that Instagram activity could improve students` English speaking skill and could also motivate students to learn more.

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Being Real on Instagram Reels: An Authentic Tool to Enhance English Speaking Skills

“…Devana & Afifah (2021); Paneerselvam & Mohamad(2019); Devi et al (2020); and Nurhikmah (2020) also concluded that using Instagram increased students' motivation while also improving their speaking skills. Rakhmanina & Yuneva (2018) proved that motivation and speaking skills had a very close relationship based on their research findings. Students at one of the universities in Indonesia become more motivated to learn by using Instagram.…”

“…As a result, when giving presentations, most students will appear anxious, stutter, and even become stuck (Qisthi & Arifani, 2020). This challenge also causes students to lack self-confidence and motivation to learn (Rakhmanina & Yuneva, 2018;Rohaizat et al, 2021). Using appropriate media will reduce or even eliminate a variety of obstacles encountered by students (Rinda et al, 2018).…”

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