INCREASING STUDENTS' MOTIVATION IN SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH TIKTOK

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the potential of using TikTok to increasing students' motivation in speaking skills. This research used the Pre-Experimental method. This research consisted of three stages : pre-test, treatment, and post-test. The population of this research at the tenth grade Students of SMK Budi Agung Medan in academic 2024 and the researcher took a sample taken from class X AK consisting of 23 students. The data for this research was obtained through speaking tests (to determine students' speaking skills). The researcher chose one class with the aim of giving all students the opportunity to practice speaking in TikTok without feeling shame and fear. The researcher wants to make all students participate in speaking. This study concluded that using Tiktok can increasing Students' Motivation in Speaking Skill. In which data showed that ttest (24.769) was higher that ttable (2.079). It indicates that using Tiktok effectively teaches in teaching speaking skills of students in class X AK. The analysis of students assignment results shows that the creating videos speaking in English and uploading them to TikTok involves Instrinsic Motivation, where students enjoy the creative process and the existing challenges. In addition, Extrinsic Motivation plays a role when the assignment is accompained by grades or appreciation from the teacher, encouraging students to produce the best videos to achieve high grades. This research can pave the way for further research to develop teaching methods that integrate social media, especially TikTok as a teaching tool. This strategy can include practical guidelines for teachers on how to utilize TikTok as a creative and interactive teaching medium.