<![CDATA[This research was motivated by elementary school students' low English speaking ability, which causes difficulties in verbal communication with adequate self-confidence. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of implementing the direct instruction model assisted by BBC Learning English YouTube channel videos in improving the speaking skills of elementary school students. The study was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design, comparing an experimental class and a control class. The subjects of the study were 60 third-grade elementary school students, with 30 students in each group. Data were gathered through pre-test and post-test administrations in both classes based on five speaking assessment indicators, namely pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The quantitative data were analyzed using normalized gain (N-Gain), normality and homogeneity prerequisite tests, and independent sample t-tests. The results indicated that the experimental class achieved an average N-Gain score of 0.5394 (moderate category), which was significantly higher than the control class score of 0.3016 (moderate category). Thus, it can be concluded that the direct instruction model assisted by BBC Learning English YouTube channel videos is effective in improving elementary school students' English speaking skills. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini diinisiasi oleh rendahnya kemampuan siswa dalam berbicara bahasa Inggris sehingga banyak siswa masih kesulitan berkomunikasi secara lisan dengan percaya diri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas penerapan model direct instruction berbantuan video kanal YouTube BBC Learning English terhadap peningkatan keterampilan berbicara (speaking skills) siswa sekolah dasar. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menerapkan metode kuasi eksperimen dengan desain non-equivalent control group design yang membandingkan kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas III Sekolah Dasar yang berjumlah 60 siswa dengan 30 siswa pada masing-masing kelas. Data dikumpulkan melalui pelaksanaan pre-test dan post-test pada kedua kelas menggunakan lima indikator keterampilan speaking, yaitu pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, dan comprehension. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji normalized gain (N-Gain), uji prasyarat normalitas dan homogenitas, serta uji hipotesis independent sample t-test. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan perolehan rata-rata skor N-Gain kelas eksperimen sebesar 0,5394 (kategori sedang) yang secara signifikan lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelas kontrol sebesar 0,3016 (kategori sedang). Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model direct instruction berbantuan video kanal YouTube BBC Learning English terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara bahasa Inggris siswa sekolah dasar. ]]>
