The effectiveness of the two stay-two stray technique in teaching speaking
Keywords:
Two Stay-Two Stray technique, speaking, quasi-experimental, elementary school, English language teachingAbstract
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Two Stay-Two Stray (TSTS) technique in teaching speaking to fifth-grade students at SDN 1 Karangcengis, Bukateja, Purbalingga, Indonesia during the 2023/2024 academic year. A quasi-experimental design was employed with two groups: an experimental group taught using the TSTS technique and a control group using traditional methods. Data collection involved pre- and post-tests, assessing fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The results indicate a significant improvement in the experimental group's speaking skills, with post-test scores averaging 34.42, compared to the control group’s 18.64 The TSTS technique encouraged active participation, peer interaction, and boosted confidence in speaking English. In conclusion, TSTS is an effective alternative to traditional methods, promoting communicative competence among elementary school students. Wider application in English language teaching is recommended.
References
1. Raj Sharma L. Exploring the Landscape of Challenges and Opportunities in Teaching Speaking Skills. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies. 2024 May 5;4(3):74–8.
2. Adem H, Berkessa M. EFL Teachers’ Cognitions about Teaching Speaking Skills. GIST – Education and Learning Research Journal. 2022 Jun 30;24:65–94.
3. Enny D.A. (2023). Traditional teaching methods in Indonesian classrooms: An analysis of their effectiveness. Journal of Educational Studies, 12(1), 45–57.
4. Jupri J, Mismardiana, Muslim, Haerazi H. Teaching English Using Two Stay Two Stray in Improving Students’ English Speaking Skills Integrated with Foreign Language Anxiety. Journal of Language and Literature Studies. 2022 May 25;2(1):33–42.
5. Isnawati. (2019). The challenges of teaching speaking in EFL contexts. Language Learning Journal, 32(2), 112–119.
6. Krisbiantoro, B., & Pujiani, T. (2021). Creativity in language teaching: Exploring cooperative learning models. International Journal of Education, 15(3), 210–224.
7. Saputra. (2016). The use of Two Stay Two Stray strategy in teaching reading. Educational Journal, 8(4), 68–75
8. Selani. (2019). Factors contributing to students' speaking difficulties in Indonesia. Language Education Review, 19(1), 89–96.
9. Sihite Mr, Zulkarnain I, Suri A. Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Through Two Stay Two Stray Strategy. Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan. 2021 Jul 7;7(2):18–24.
10. Suwangsih, D., Rahman, A., & Lestari, S. (2019). The application of Two Stay Two Stray model in enhancing mathematical communication skills. Educational Research Journal, 21(2), 54–61.
11. Aufah J, Zuhriyah M, Agustina Rk. Improving Student’s Speaking Ability By Implementing Two Stay Two Stray Method. English Language Teaching For Efl Learners. 2021 Mar 31;3(1):10.
12. Iswanto A, Anugrah S. The Effectiveness Of Two-Stay Two Stray In Enhancing Students’ Speaking Ability. Project (Professional Journal Of English Education). 2020 Jan 26;3(1):36.
13. Yani, P., Susilo, H., & Nuryati, R. (2023). Improving speaking proficiency through cooperative learning models in EFL classrooms. Journal of Language Teaching, 34(1), 123–131.
14. Yusri, I., Fatimah, N., & Abdullah, A. (2018). The use of Two Stay Two Stray in enhancing student outcomes in English learning. Journal of Applied Linguistics, 16(3), 90–102.
15. Iswanto A, Anugrah S. The Effectiveness Of Two-Stay Two Stray In Enhancing Students’ Speaking Ability. Project (Professional Journal Of English Education). 2020 Jan 26;3(1):36.
16. Itkes R, Kassaming K, Baharuddin B, Arsyad A. Improving Students’ Speaking Ability Through Two Stay – Two Stray Of Itkes Muhammadiyah Sidrap. La Ogi : English Language Journal. 2022 Jan 4;8(1):131–40.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Nur Azizatun Zahro, Benny Krisbiantoro, Tri Pujiani (Author)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
