Applying Problem Based Learning Strategy To Minimize Students’ Anxiety In Speaking

Abstract

This study deals with the implementation of PBL ( Problem Based Learning) Strategy to minimize students’ anxiety in speaking. This study aimed to describe how Problem Based Learning Srategy minimize students’ anxiety in speaking. The subject of this research was the eight grade of students at SMP PAB 2 Helvetia of academic year 2019/2020 consisted of 34 students.This research had been conducted by applying Classrom Action Research (CAR) in two cycles. The instruments in collecting data were questionnaires and oral test. Then, those data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results show that the mean of students score was 73.17 and the mean in the second cycle was 80.38. The percentage of students’ self anxiety in the first cycle was at 82.75% and it got 50.75% in the second cycle. Based on the research findings, it was concluded that students’ anxiety in speaking was decreased by applying Problem Based Learning Strategy.