Research Article
The Effect of Scratch Program Based on Local Wisdom For Students’ English Speaking Skill at SMP N 4 Percut
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.31-8-2021.2313763, author={Sumarsih Sumarsih and Rosmawati Harahap and Safrida Lubis and Asrita Sari}, title={The Effect of Scratch Program Based on Local Wisdom For Students’ English Speaking Skill at SMP N 4 Percut}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Innovation in Education, Science and Culture, ICIESC 2021, 31 August 2021, Medan, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIESC}, year={2021}, month={11}, keywords={scratch program speaking skill genres research and development}, doi={10.4108/eai.31-8-2021.2313763} }- Sumarsih Sumarsih
Rosmawati Harahap
Safrida Lubis
Asrita Sari
Year: 2021
The Effect of Scratch Program Based on Local Wisdom For Students’ English Speaking Skill at SMP N 4 Percut
ICIESC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.31-8-2021.2313763
Abstract
21st century learning requires teachers to be able in creating creative and innovative learning. One of them is by utilizing technological advances through programs that have been designed in accordance with the current developments such as scratch program. Thus, the aim of the study was to develop and implement scratch program based on North Sumatera local wisdom in enhancing students’ motivation to improve English speaking skill at SMP N 4 Percut. Research and development was conducted in this study. There were some steps conducted such as, preliminary, developing, and evaluating. 30 students of seventh, eighth, and ninth grade were the subject of the study. The sample was selected randomly. The techniques of collecting data were observation, interview and questionnaire. Furthermore, the data were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. The result of the study showed that scratch program based on local wisdom gave positive impact toward students’ motivation in improving English speaking skill. It was also proven through the result of media development validation from the experts namely the average percentage 95% categorized excellent. In addition, the scratch program based on local wisdom was an appropriate media in teaching genres at SMP N 4 Percut contextually.