Educational Journal
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026): MAY-JULY

Exploring the Effect of Blended Learning on Speaking Skill of the Eighth Grade Students at SMP Negeri 3 Dawan

Pande Gede Rio Caprian (Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar)
I Putu Andre Suhardiana (Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar)
I Gusti Ngurah Agung Wijaya Mahardika (Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jun 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this research to investigated the difference between the use of blended learning approach with discovery learning and blended learning with problem-based learning for students' speaking ability and to investigated students' perception of the use of blended learning on students' speaking skills in SMP Negeri 3 Dawan. The researcher used a quantitative method with a Quasi-Experimental design. The sample consisted of 26 students for the experimental group and 26 students for the control group: VIII A as the experimental group and VIII C as the control group. The research instrument used a speaking test and a questionnaire. In this research, the researcher collected the data from the pre-test, treatment, and Post-test. Data analysis used descriptive statistical analysis, test normality, test homogeneity, and an Independent T-test. Based on the result of this research, it can be concluded that first, there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group. This can be seen from the data showed t(50)= -5,442 p=<,001. Second, based on the results, there was a positive response to the use of blended learning in speaking learning. This can be seen from of the descriptive analysis in the questionnaire; the overall mean total score is 50.92. The total result was divided by 15, because there are 15 statements and the result was around 3.39. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that there was a significant difference between group blended learning and discovery learning and blended learning with problem-based learning.

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edu

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Education Other

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Dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of education. It focuses on studies related to teaching and learning processes, curriculum development, educational environments, teacher education, educational technology, and education development at various levels. The journal ...