Presenting TED Talk-Based Educational Intervention in Learning Listening Proficiency for Indonesian High School Students

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of TED Talk-based educational interventions on improving listening proficiency and communication skills among Indonesian high school students. A quantitative research design was used, involving 24 purposively selected participants. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test listening assessments and analyzed using paired sample t-tests. Results reveal a significant increase in listening proficiency following the intervention, with students demonstrating higher scores and advanced classification levels in the post-test compared to the pre-test. The findings underscore the effectiveness of TED Talk videos as authentic, engaging learning tools that enhance both comprehension and communicative competence. Pedagogical implications suggest that integrating multimedia resources, such as TED Talks, into language instruction can address the limitations of traditional teaching methods by providing diverse, motivating, and context-rich auditory input. Despite these positive outcomes, the study’s small sample size and short intervention period limit the generalizability and long-term applicability of the results. Future research is recommended to explore sustained impacts and broader implementation. Overall, this study contributes to instructional innovation in English listening and communication education in Indonesian high schools.