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Journal TamaddunTamaddun Abstract

Using information gap technique in teaching speaking is a way where the pupil is lacking a few information important to finish a task or resolve a trouble, and they should communicate with their classmates to fill the gaps. The purpose of this studies turned into to find the effect of the use of the Information gap technique on EFL students speaking competencies. The design of this research became the use of experimental research with Pretest and post-test procedures. The pattern of this research become 64 students on first grade students of SMPN 1 Rambah Hilir. They had been divided into two groups, the experimental group, and the manipulate institution. The information was analyzed the usage of the t-test approach to discover the whether or not significant distinction effect between the experimental group become taught the usage of the information gap technique and the control group became taught by the non-information gap technique. The result of this research turned into observed that the students speaking skill in each of the groups inside the pretest became the same an average rating of 51.85 and their degrees have been mediocre. After being taught the information gap technique the experimental group had seventy 75 with a degree a good ability and the control group became taught the noninformation technique with average 51.85 or still mediocre ability. It could finish that using the information gap technique can improve the students speaking skill at SMPN 1 Rambah Hilir in the EFL context. This technique can improve speaking skill for students at SMPN 1 Rambah Hilir.

Conclusion

The study concluded that the use of the information gap technique effectively improved students speaking skills at SMPN 1 Rambah Hilir.The experimental group demonstrated a significant improvement in their speaking ability, achieving an average score of 75.74 with a good level of proficiency, while the control group remained at a mediocre level with an average score of 59.Therefore, the information gap technique is a valuable tool for English teachers to enhance students speaking skills and foster a more engaging learning environment.

Future Research

Further research could explore the application of the information gap technique in diverse EFL contexts, such as different age groups or proficiency levels, to determine its adaptability and effectiveness. Additionally, studies could investigate the optimal design of information gap activities, considering factors like task complexity, group size, and the type of information gap, to maximize learning outcomes. Finally, research could examine the integration of the information gap technique with other communicative language teaching methods to create a more holistic and comprehensive approach to developing students speaking skills, potentially incorporating technology-enhanced learning environments to broaden access and engagement.

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