INCREASING ENGLISH VOCABULARY THROUGH WORDWALL GAMES FOR GRADE 8 SMP NEGERI 2 SEMARANG - Research Paper

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The study addresses low English vocabulary understanding among Grade 8 students at SMP Negeri 2 Semarang by using Wordwall games as an instructional media. It aims to apply Wordwall media suitable for English learning and to evaluate its success in improving vocabulary comprehension. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test, including treatments for control and experimental groups, and vocabulary scores were analyzed using normality, homogeneity, and t-test techniques.

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Abstract

Chapter I - Introduction

Background of the study

INCREASING ENGLISH VOCABULARY THROUGH WORDWALL GAMES FOR GRADE 8 SMP NEGERI 2 SEMARANG Putriyanti Susilaningrum, S.Pd 1) , Setyo Asri, S.Pd 2) English Department. Faculty of Language and Arts Universitas Negeri Semarang Semarang, Indonesia [putrisusila99@gmail.com](putrisusila99@gmail.com) Abstract In conducting the learning process, teachers can choose and use several learning media in accordance with the characteristics of students and subject matter. Mastery of a large vocabulary can make it easier for students to learn English. The use of supporting media can help learners understand more new vocabulary. An educator must be able to adjust the learning material to the learners' vocabulary ability. This study aims to: (1) utilize Wordwall media that is suitable for the application of English learning (2) determine the success of using Wordwall learning media in an effort to increase vocabulary understanding in English subjects. This research is motivated by the low understanding and ability of students' vocabulary in English subjects. The data collection methods in this study were pre-test, treatment to the control group, pre-test to the experimental group, treatment to the experimental group by using Word Wall method and flash card and listing the scores of pre-test and post-test. The technique of data analysis this research used a statistical analysis of normality, homogeneity and t-test. Mastery of English for students today has become avery important and necessary thing. However, based on existing developments, students who still lack understanding of vocabulary in English. To increase English vocabulary, Wordwall is one of the web applications that is suitable for learners. Wordwall is a fun learning application for students, how to use it is fairly easy. In addition, the Wordwall application can be easily accessed by learners for free, and its use can be shared via a link. Wordwall media is expected to help students in understanding students' vocabulary without having to always depend on the use of dictionaries. The implication of the research is that English teachers are expected to use Wordwall learning media because it can improve vocabulary mastery in English learning. Keywords – Wordwall, Vocabulary, Media, English CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION In this chapter, the researcher will give the explanation about the introduction of the research. Consist of background of study, limitation of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, and the significances of the study. A. Background of the study Since English has become the most popular foreign language in Indonesia, every level of education offers English as a subject. In some cases, parents are willing to give extra class for their children to gain English skills. They want their children not only to be able to communicate in English but also to have a bright future by mastering English. Nowadays, many companies, either international or national, look for employees with a good English skill as their basic requirement (Handayani, 2016, p. 103&104) . The use of technologies in some companies considered that requirement because the most language used in technologies is English. Vocabulary is one of the elements of language and has important meaning for students. Especially for beginners, vocabulary mastery is the ability to learn English. If they master vocabulary, they will easily understand written material. Meanwhile, if they have a limited vocabulary, they will have difficulty understanding the text. In other words, if students have low vocabulary, it will be difficult for them to understand the purpose of the text. According to Jack C. Richards and Willy A. Renandya, Vocabulary is an important part of language proficiency since it determineshow well students talk, listen, read, and write.1 Learning English becomes difficult without mastering vocabulary. This is a serious problem for students because to achieve fluency, they n

FAQs

What is the purpose of using Wordwall in this study?

The study aims to utilize Wordwall media suitable for English learning and to determine its success in increasing students’ English vocabulary understanding.

How was the data collected for the control and experimental groups?

Data were collected using pre-test and post-test scores, with treatment given to the control group and experimental group. The experimental group used the Wordwall method along with flash cards, while scores were recorded for comparison.

What analytical techniques were used to evaluate the results?

The research used statistical analyses including normality, homogeneity, and t-test to examine the findings.

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