THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CHILDREN SONGS TOWARD STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LISTENING COMPREHENSION AT SEVENTH GRADE OF MTs MIFTAHUL KHAER MARE

This thesis presents research on the activity of analyzing the
effectiveness of a method in learning English. This study used a qualitative
method. The participants of this study consisted of 10 students. Miftahul Khaer
Mare. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of children's songs on the
students’ motivation in listening comprehension.
This thesis is intended to solve a problem in learning English,
especially in students' listening skills. The study used three instruments, they were
test, interview, and observation. Based on the results of the interview, it was
found that students liked, enjoyed, and actively listened to children's English
songs. From the observations seen from interviews and test results, it was found
that children's English songs were effective in increasing students' motivation in
listening comprehension.