Yekti Nur Oktavia Rahmawati Pengarang Sahid, S.S., M.A. Dosen Pembimbing 1 Niken Kencono Ungu, M.Pd Ketua Penguji Rochyani Lestiyanawati.,M.Pd Penguji 1 sahid Penguji 2

The skill of listening to the meaning and function behind speech is sometimesdifficult for some people. This research analyzes discourse markers in the teachingand learning process using a discourse marker approach. The aim of this researchis to determine the implementation of the listening learning model in improvingstudent learning outcomes in each cycle, and to determine student learningmotivation in class VII SMP Negeri 1 Mojotengah. The research method usesClassroom Action Research (PTK). The research is carried out in two cycles, eachcycle consisting of planning, implementing actions, observing and reflecting. Thesubjects of this research are 32 students in class VII A of SMP Negeri 1 Mojotengah.The data collection uses in this research is quantative data. Quantative data takesthe form of observation sheets, interviews, tests and documentation. The resultsobtained from this research include: 1) the application of the discourse model canimprove students' listening skills, 2) student learning outcomes in each cycle haveincreased above the KKM, namely 75, after the discourse marker learning modelwas implemented. The average student learning outcome in the pre-cycle is 64 witha percentage of 53% (low), then cycle I obtained an average score of 71.88 with apresentation of 59% (medium), but it still below standard so it continued in cycle IIand experienced an increase with an average value of 88.75 with a percentage of88% (high). This shows an increase from pre-cycle, cycle I, and cycle II. Keywords: Listening Skill, Discourse Markers, English Teaching.