Problems in Oral Language Teaching in Primary School

This study aimed to determine the problems faced by teachers in the oral language learning on the aspects of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor in primary schools. This research uses qualitative approach. Data were obtained based on the results of the questionnaire answered by the teacher. Data were analyzed by using qualitative data analysis approach. The subjects consisted of 303 teachers of grade 4.5, and 6 elementary schools. The results showed that teachers faced problems in oral language learning. Problems were experienced by teachers on the cognitive aspect is the lack of understanding of the teacher to the nature of listening and speaking, lack of understanding of teachers in teaching listening and writing. On the affective aspect of the teacher had lack of motivation in listening and speaking. As for the psychomotor aspect is the process of learning listening and speaking had not been implemented optimally, and the assessment process has not been done optimally.