Students’ Perception on Improving Speaking Skill Through Drama Performance

Abstract

This study aims 1) to identify the perception of students’ in improving speaking skills, 2) to recognize the way students improve the speaking skills, 3) to identify the challenges in students’ speaking practice.  This study focused on 12 eighth- and tenth-semester students at the English Department of Universitas Pancasakti Tegal. This research employed qualitative methodology. The instrument was a questionnaire based on the Likert scale. Utilization of a questionnaire to gather data. This study revealed that the majority of students viewed the enhancement of their speaking skills through theatre performance positively. Students were able to develop their interpersonal communication abilities through the use of theatre tactics. The answers of students to their speaking skill challenges were positive. Practicing their English-speaking skills through dramatic performance can be a useful approach of learning and practice. Students are therefore urged to utilize dramatic approaches to practice their public speaking. Through dramatic performances, the teacher is required to practice students' speaking skills. This topic is expected to serve as a reference for future research.