English Education Journal
Vol 8, No 2 (2017): English Education Journal (EEJ)

Using dictogloss to improve listening comprehension

Dhian Maya Dista (Syiah Kuala University)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2017

Abstract

This study was an experimental one to use Dictogloss as an Interactive Technique with second Grade, year 8, students at Junior High School 1 (SMPN 1) Lhokseumawe to try to improve the teaching-learning of Listening Comprehension with narrative texts. The study used two classes as the sample: the experimental group (EG) was taught using Dictogloss, while the control group (CG) was taught by a standard technique. To collect the data, tests and a questionnaire were used, then the collected data was analyzed using SPSS. The results showed that the EG students, taught using Dictogloss, achieved significantly better scores in listening comprehension. Moreover, the results from the questionnaires indicated that almost all the students (93%) responded positively towards the use of Dictogloss since it effectively improved their listening comprehension.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EEJ

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

EEJ (English Education Journal) is a peer-reviewed and open access academic journal published by the Graduate Program of English Language Education, University of Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It presents the work/research of students and lecturers who are in the program. It is published four ...