Quantum Learning Methods to Improve students' speech skill using Javanese's Krama Alus

Abstract

Low speech skill using Javanese's Krama Alus in junior high school students led the writers to apply quantum method in learning process. Research and observation on the implementation of learning using Quantum method eventually resulted in a Classroom Action Research with 28 junior high school students as the research subjects. In addition, this research aims at improving students' skills in giving a speech using Javanese's Krama Alus. The study was conducted in two cycles; cycle 1 was learning with quantum method in homogeneous student groups (ability) and cycle 2 was learning with quantum methods in heterogeneous groups of students. There were four steps in the research procedure, i.e. action planning, action implementation, observation and reflection. The research data was obtained and collected using two techniques, test and non-test ones. Testing data validity was conducted in two ways; (1) data triangulation and (2) methods triangulation. Then, the data were analyzed by comparative descriptive and analytical critical techniques. The Indicators of action success were (1) Quality of the learning process and (2) Achievement of learning outcomes, in the form of skill in giving a speech using krama alus Javanese. The research data show that there are some developments in each observed cycle, from pre-cycle, cycle 1, and cycle 2. Moreover, the data show an increase in learning motivation (indicator of learning process success), and an increase in learning achievement (as an indicator of learning outcomes achievement). Based on the data and the discussion, it can be concluded that students become skilled at giving a speech using Javanese' s Krama Alus with the application of quantum learning method.