EFEKTIVITAS MEDIA BONEKA TANGAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR KELAS V SDN INPRES YOTEFA MELALUI CERITA FABEL

Abstract

Based on the results of the conducted research, it can be concluded that the use of

fable-based hand puppet media has proven effective in improving the speaking skills

of elementary school students, particularly fifth-grade students at SDN Inpres

Yotefa, Jayapura City. This is evidenced by an increase in the average speaking

skill score from 63.2 (pretest) to 81.6 (posttest), as well as the paired t-test results

showing a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Improvement occurred across all

assessment aspects, namely fluency, vocabulary, and expression with intonation.

The use of hand puppets created an engaging learning environment, enhanced

students’ confidence, and encouraged them to express ideas orally more freely in a

creative setting. The fable stories used as learning content also contributed to

enriching students’ vocabulary and familiarizing them with constructing oral

narratives with a clear structure. Thus, hand puppet media serves not only as a

visual aid but also as a pedagogical tool capable of fostering active and meaningful

learning in the development of elementary school students’ speaking skills.