Developing Spanish Speaking and Creative Thinking Abilities for Grade 11 Students Using MACRO Model Learning Management with Social Media

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to develop grade 11 students’ Spanish speaking and creative thinking ability using MACRO model learning management with social media. The target group consisted of 15 grade 11 Students. The research instruments consisted of 1) learning management plans using MACRO model Learning Management with social media consisting of 6 plans taking 12 hours; 2) a learning management recording form; 3) a teacher and student behavior observation form; 4) a student’s interview form; 5) an end-cycle Spanish speaking ability test; 6) an end-cycle creative thinking ability test; 7) a Spanish speaking ability test; and 8) a test of overall creative thinking ability. Data were analyzed using mean ( ), standard deviation (SD), percentage (%) and descriptive content analysis. The findings showed that students had an average of Spanish speaking ability and creative thinking ability that surpassed the defined criteria.