THE USE OF PEER - ASSESSMENT OF READING ALOUD TO IMPROVE THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTSâ?? MOTIVATION ON PRONUNCIATION CLASS OF STKIP PGRI TRENGGALEK

Abstract

Abstract: This study is aimed at improving the studentsâ?? motivation on pronunciation class
through the use of peer-assessment of reading aloud strategy. It was proved that the first
semester studentsâ?? mastery on pronunciation of STKIP PGRI Trenggalek was not good
enough. This condition was mainly caused by the studentsâ?? motivation on learning
pronunciation. Most of them were not eager to study pronunciation. This study, however, was
a Classroom Action Research that consisted of four phases in one cycle. The planning phase
was done so thoroughly to get the maximum result and achieve the criteria of success.
Subjects of the study were 24 students of the English department on the first semester of
STKIP PGRI Trenggalek. Data collection methods of this study were obtained from field
notes and questionnaires. Research findings in one cycle proved that the use of peerassessment of reading aloud gave a significant improvement on the studentsâ?? motivation
toward pronunciation class. Most of the students indicated motivated performances during the
implementation of peer-assessment of reading aloud. It gave a good washback as well. The
effect of peer-assessment of reading aloud in such that way led the students to be intrinsically
motivated to study pronunciation better.