The Use Of Cloze Dictation Technique To Increase Listening Comprehension Of The Eighth Students Of SMP N 37 Semarang In Academic Year 2023/2024

Abstract

Listening comprehension is an important education component, especially in modern learning models. This study focused on addressing barriers faced by grade 8 students in SMP Negeri 37 Semarang in understanding spoken narratives. This highlights the importance of effective listening skills to promote learning and communication in educational settings and everyday life. In this study, a pre-experimental design was employed, utilizing a single-group pretest and posttest methodology to assess the efficacy of the Cloze dictation technique in enhancing students' listening abilities. The study included 250 grade 8 students from SMP Negeri 37 Semarang, providing a large sample size for analysis. We conduct a pre-test assessment to determine your basic listening comprehension level and then implement The Cloze Dictation Technique. A post-test assessment is then conducted to measure improvements in listening comprehension following the intervention. The pre-test reveals students' listening skills deficits and highlights the difficulties 8th-grade students currently face in understanding stories. However, a follow-up analysis of post-test scores showed significant improvements in listening comprehension after applying the Cloze dictation technique. These results confirm the effectiveness of an innovative teaching methodology to address students' home understanding challenges. This research underscores the significance of integrating modern methods like Cloze dictation technology to enhance students' ability to comprehend spoken language. By demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach, the study provides educators and policymakers with valuable insights that can help improve teaching methodologies and learning outcomes in educational settings.