Exploring Student’s Writing Skills by Using Running Dictation Technique

Running dictation is a variation of dictation technique. It is regarded as a motivational technique because it enables students to walk around and collaborate in groups. The students were instructed to read and memorize prepared texts or phrases and then dictate them to a student who was instructed to write down the text. This study is about exploring students’ writing skills by using running dictation technique. This study aims to know students’ responses regarding the implementation of running dictation technique in writing skill. This study uses a qualitative method by doing observations and interviews with the students. Purposive sampling technique was used to find out which class is suitable to be participants. The class chosen and used as research was second grade which consisted of 20 students. The results show that all students interviewed gave a positive response to the use of running dictation technique in practicing writing skills. Based on the results of the interview, the students explained that being enthusiastic and very happy during the teaching and learning process. Moreover, this technique also increases students’ vocabulary, it can practice writing well and structure, Students are made active during the learning process, and running dictation can develop students’ English skills, not only practicing writing skills, but also can practice other skills such as listening, reading, and speaking.