Improving Student Communication Skills In Learning Indonesian Language Through Collaborative Learning

Some research results state that students' communication skills have not shown adequate abilities. In terms of communication skills can affect the development of intellectual abilities, emotional and social maturity, and solving various problems faced by them at school. This research is intended to provide an understanding of improving students' communication skills in learning Indonesian through Collaborative Learning at SMK Negeri 1 Bengkulu City. This type of research is a classroom action research with Hopkins model. Data collection techniques carried out in the form of observation, tests, and documentation. Data analysis techniques through the analysis of observational data, calculating the average value of communication skills, analyzing documentation data, and conclusions. The data validity test uses a data source triangulation test. Based on the results of the study note that there is an increase in communication skills, both verbal skills, vocal skills, and body skills of high school students.