Cooperative learning model talking stick type: To improve speaking skills?

This research is motivated by problems that occur in IA class SD Negeri 2 Percobaan, namely the average speaking ability of students included in the low category. The research objective is to improve students’ speaking skills through the cooperative learning model of Talking Stick types. This research uses Classroom Action Research (CAR) using the Kemmis & Mc Taggart model. The subject of this research was class 1A of SD Negeri 2 Percobaan Yogyakarta. The results show that the average pre-cycle of speaking skills is 57, including skilled enough. After the action in the first cycle, speaking skills increase to 69.5 in the skill category. After the action in the second cycle, speaking skills increase again to 81.0 and are categorized as very successful. So, the conclusion of this research is that cooperative learning model of the Talking Stick type in each learning process can improve students’ speaking skills.