ENHANCING STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT THROUGH AUGMENTED REALITY: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSEMBLR EDU AT THE SEVENTH-GRADE OF SMP NEGERI 2 PURWOREJO IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2024/2025
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2025-08-23
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MASTER OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION POST GRADUATE PROGRAM UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOREJO
Abstract
This study investigates the implementation of Augmented Reality (AR) using
Assemblr EDU to enhance students’ speaking skills in descriptive text. While
previous studies have explored technology integration in language learning, limited
attention has been given to AR-based applications in speaking classrooms. This
research applies Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles, each
consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The participants were 31
seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Purworejo.
Data were collected through speaking tests, observation sheets, questionnaires, and
interviews, then analyzed using quantitative and qualitative approaches. The
speaking test rubric measured five aspects: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary,
grammar, and comprehension. Quantitative findings showed continuous
improvement across cycles, with the mean score rising from 70.13 in the pretest to
77.03 in Cycle I and 79.74 in Cycle II. The percentage of students achieving the
Minimum Mastery Criterion (KKM ≥ 75) also increased significantly, from 22.58%
in the pretest to 70.97% in Cycle I, and finally to 100% in Cycle II. Qualitative
results revealed that Assemblr EDU enhanced student motivation, confidence, and
classroom engagement. Students reported that the 3D AR media helped them
visualize objects of description, enrich vocabulary, and reduce speaking anxiety,
while peer feedback and video-based self-assessment encouraged reflective
learning.
The findings suggest that Assemblr EDU is effective in enhancing students’
speaking performance in descriptive text. However, technical issues such as internet
stability and students’ initial unfamiliarity with AR technology were identified as
challenges. This study recommends the integration of AR-based learning tools to
foster interactive, engaging, and student-centered speaking activities. Future
research may explore long-term applications of AR across different skills and
educational contexts