The influence of communicative method and independent learning style to the english learning outcomes : an experiment research to primary grade one level

Abstract EN

The aim of this research is to obtain information about the effect of communicative teaching methods and independent learning styles on learning outcomes of Speaking English to the Primary grade 1 students in Al Hikmah School, South Jakarta.

The communicative method is an effective learning method applied in the learning process of speaking English, especially for students at the Primary school level.

This learning method provides more opportunities for students to express themselves in English, so that the English they learn can be integrated in their personalities and they can feel happier in learning.

In this study, researchers used experimental research.

The sample in this study amounted to 20 children who were divided into 2 groups of learning styles.

Instrument learning outcomes in English are measured through written and oral tests.

The results showed that in children with independent learning styles taught by communicative methods achieving higher English-Speaking learning outcomes than not being taught with this method.