Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of active learning techniques on students’
speaking skill achievement and attitude. In order to achieve this objective, the researcher
used quasi experimental research design. The study was conducted at Ankober Secondary
School, and the data were collected from 32 students and the questionnaire responses which
were collected from control and experimental participants who were selected randomly from
two sections of grade 9 students. The researcher used the speaking test and attitude
questionnaire as research tools to measure students’ English speaking performance. The
data were analyzed using inferential statistical methods including mean scores, standard
deviations, paired sample t- test and an independent t- test. The finding showed learning
speaking skill through active learning techniques is an important or effective way of learning
in order to improve students’ achievement and attitude to speaking had positive correlation.
With these findings, the researcher recommends that English teachers should encourage and
facilitate their student to learn speaking skill through active learning techniques.
