Senior High School Students' Challenges In Presenting The Discussion Result In English Language

Noviana, Noviana (2025) Senior High School Students' Challenges In Presenting The Discussion Result In English Language. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K. H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

The ability to present discussion results in English is an important skill that supports students’ communication competence in the learning process. However, many students still experienced difficulties when presenting discussion results orally, particularly in expressing ideas, using appropriate language, and maintaining fluency during presentations. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the challenges faced by students in presenting discussion results in English and the strategies they used to overcome those challenges. This research employed a qualitative case study design involving three students with different levels of English proficiency (high, medium, and low) at one of the senior high schools in Pekalongan. The data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews. The findings showed that students experienced challenges in four aspects of communicative competence: grammatical competence, sociolinguistic competence, discourse competence, and strategic competence. In grammatical competence, students had difficulties with vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. In sociolinguistic competence, students found it difficult to use formal and appropriate expressions during presentations. In discourse competence, some students had problems organizing ideas logically and using transition words effectively. In strategic competence, students used communication strategies such as paraphrasing, code-switching, fillers, and gestures when facing difficulties. The findings also revealed that students applied several strategies, including taking notes on important points, practicing speaking, using visual media, and preparing the material well. These strategies helped students improve confidence and deliver presentations more effectively. It can be concluded that students’ presentation performance was influenced not only by language ability but also by preparation and communication strategies. Keywords: Students’ challenges, presentation strategies, communicative competence, speaking skill, English presentation.

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