IMPROVING THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND DRAMA TEXTS WITH THE USE OF DRILL AND PRACTICE LEARNING METHODS IN CLASS VIII B OF SMP DWIJENDRA DENPASAR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024

Abstract

A literary work is an expression of a person's expression written in the form of writing. Drama is a form of literary work that has parts to be played by a playwright. The poor ability of students to understand drama texts is due to a lack of interest in reading so that the understanding they have is limited. Based on this problem, the purpose of this research is to learn the application of the drill and practice learning method in enhancing the ability to understand the drama text in the students of class VIII B SMP Dwijendra Denpasar in academic year 2023/2024. Drill and practice is a method of learning with repetitive practice and practice. The theory used, the theory of understanding is the process to understand knowledge by learning and thinking. Students' ability in this study is assessed on the basis of understanding the elements in the drama text: characters, behavior, background, theme, course, and devotion.

This research used a quantitative approach. The data collection method was done using the test method. Subjects in this study were 30 students of class VIII B of SMP Dwijendra Denpasar in academic Year 2023/2024. This research was Classroom Action Research. Classroom Action Research plan consists of planning, observation, implementation and reflection carried out through three cycles namely pre-cycle, cycle I, and cycle II. Data analysis techniques used were descriptive statistical analysis. For presentation of analysis results, formal and informal techniques were used.

The results showed that the average student score in pre-cycle was 71.66, cycle I was 77.5 and cycle II was 82. The number of students in the pre-cycle was 7 students with 23 percent, and 23 students with 77 percent. In cycle I, there were 14 students who completed with a percentage of 47%, and 16 students who did not complete with a percentage of 53%, while in cycle II there were 26 students who completed with a percentage of 87%, and 4 students who did not complete with percentage 13%. Based on the results above, it can be concluded that the ability to understand drama texts for class VIII B students at SMP Dwijendra Denpasar in the academic year 2023/2024 can be improved by using the drill and practice learning method.