LIST OF CONTENTS

HALAMAN JU .............................................................................................................................. i
APPROVAL SHEET .................................................................................................................... ii
LEGALIZATION SHEET .......................................................................................................... iii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................................................. iv
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................. vii
LIST OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... viii
LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................................................... xi
LIST OF CHARTS ..................................................................................................................... xii
LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................... xiii
LIST OF APPENDICES ........................................................................................................... xiv

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background of the Study ................................................................................................1

1.2. Research Question ..........................................................................................................6
1.3. Objective of the Study ....................................................................................................6
1.4. Significance of The Study ..............................................................................................6
1.5. Scope of the Study ..........................................................................................................7
1.6. Hypothesis of The Study ...............................................................................................7
1.7. Definition of Terms .........................................................................................................8

CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1. ICTs in Education ...........................................................................................................9

2.2. Mobile Learning ...........................................................................................................10
2.3. Blended Learning ..........................................................................................................12
2.3.1. Definition of Blended Learning .............................................................................12
2.3.2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Blended Learning ...........................................13
2.4. WhatsApp Instant Messaging .......................................................................................15
2.4.1. Educational Benefits of the WhatsApp Platform .................................................16
2.4.2. Benefits of Online Discussions in a Collaborative Learning .................................18
2.5. General Concept of Speaking ........................................................................................18
2.5.1. Definition of Speaking ............................................................................................18
2.5.2.Assessment of Speaking Skill ..................................................................................19
2.5.2.1. Vocabulary .....................................................................................................20
2.5.2.2. Fluency ...........................................................................................................20
2.5.2.3. Grammar .........................................................................................................20
2.5.2.4. Comprehension ..............................................................................................21
2.5.2.5. Pronunciation..................................................................................................21
 2.5.3. Types of Classroom Speaking Performance ...........................................................21
2.6. Previous Study ................................................................................................................23

CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

3.1. Design of the Study ......................................................................................................26

3.1.1.Variable of the Study ................................................................................................27
3.2. Population and Samples of the Study ...........................................................................27
3.2.1. Population of the Study ...........................................................................................27
3.2.2. Samples of the Study ...............................................................................................28
3.3. Instrument of the Study .................................................................................................28
3.3.1. Validity of the Test ..................................................................................................29
3.3.2. Reliability of the Test ..............................................................................................30
3.4. Marking Scheme ............................................................................................................31
3.5. Inter rater Agreement .....................................................................................................34
3.6. Method of Collecting Data ............................................................................................36
3.6.1. Pilot Study ...............................................................................................................36
3.6.2. Pre-test ....................................................................................................................36
3.6.3. Treatment ................................................................................................................36
3.6.4. Post-test ...................................................................................................................38
3.7. Teaching Procedure .......................................................................................................38
3.7.1. Procedure of Teaching Speaking Through WhatsApp Application ........................38
3.7.2. Procedure of Teaching Speaking Through Conventional Teaching Method ..........45
3.8. Method of Analyzing Data ............................................................................................46

CHAPTER IV FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

4.1. Findings ............................................................................................................................47

4.1.1. Descriptive Analysis of Pre-test .................................................................................47
4.1.1.1. Descriptive Analysis of Pre-test in Experimental Class .......................................47
4.1.1.2. Descriptive Analysis of Pre-test in Control Class ................................................50
4.1.2. Descriptive Analysis of Post-test ...............................................................................53
4.1.2.1. Descriptive Analysis of Post-test in Experimental Class ......................................53
4.1.2.2. Descriptive Analysis of Post-test in Control Class ...............................................56
4.1.3. Comparison of Pre-test and Post-test Score between Experimental Class and Control
Class ...........................................................................................................................58
4.1.3.1. Comparison of Pre-test Score between Experimental Class and Control Class .58
4.1.3.2. Comparison of Post-test Score between Experimental Class and Control Class
..............................................................................................................................60
4.1.4. Comparison of Gain Score of Experimental and Control Class .................................62
4.1.5. Hypothesis Testing .....................................................................................................63
 4.1.6. Normality Test ............................................................................................................64
4.1.7. Homogeneity Test ......................................................................................................65
4.1.8. Chi Square Test ..........................................................................................................66
4.2. Discussions .......................................................................................................................68

CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1. Conclusion .......................................................................................................................74

5.2. Recommendation ..............................................................................................................75

REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................77

APPENDICES .............................................................................................................................82