TEACHING VOCABULARY USING ANIMAL PICTURES AS A TEACHING AID - THE CASE OF THE FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SD (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) 2 PAPRINGAN, KUDUS

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This study investigates vocabulary mastery among the fourth grade students of SD 2 Papringan using animal pictures as a teaching aid, and identifies learning problems and solutions. It involves 28 students and applies a descriptive qualitative approach with tests and questionnaires. Results show the strategy is appropriate: most students score in A, B, and C ranges with a mean of 81.57. Difficulties include disliking English, limited knowledge of simple vocabulary and animal names, and trouble learning without pictures; suggested solutions emphasize engaging media and more exposure to English animal vocabulary through pictures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

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Abstract

Introduction

Background of Teaching Vocabulary

Role of Picture Media

Related Theories

Teaching English in Elementary School

English for Young Learners

TEACHING VOCABULARY USING ANIMAL PICTURES AS A TEACHING AID: THE CASE OF THE FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SD (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) 2 PAPRINGAN, KUDUS Ulin Nafiati Abstract The objectives ofthe study are (1) To find out the vocabulary mastery of the fourth grade students of SD 2 Papringan using animal pictures, (2) To know the problem faced by the fourth grade students of SD 2 Papringan in studying vocabulary using animal pictures, and (3) To know the possible solutions to overcome the problems are faced by the fourth grade students of SD 2 Papringan in studying vocabulary using animal picture. The subjects are all the fourth grade students of SD 2 Papringan. The total number of the students are 28 students. This research used the descriptive qualitative method. The research instruments used test and questionaire. The result of the result shows that (1) Students’ vocabulary using animal pictures as a teaching aid is appropiate in teaching vocabulary. It is proven of the test result that 11 (39%) students who got A (Outstanding), 9 (23%) students who got B (Above average), 8 (29%) students who got C (Average), 0 (0%) student who got D (Below average), and 0 (0%) student who got E (Insufficient) . It indicates that most of the students are able to do the test because the mean of the students’ score is 81, 57. (2) In teaching learning process there were some problems faced by students are; the students of the fourth grade do not like learning English, they do not know about simple English vocabulary, the students of the fourth grade do not know the English animal names, the students of the fourth grade feel difficult in learning vocabulary without using picture, and the students of the fourth grade do not like to be taught vocabulary, especially animal without pictures. (3) For possible solutions to overcome the problems faced by the students are; the teacher has to select the interesting media to the students in learning English in order to make the students feel enjoy in studying, the teacher should give more information about English animal names, the teacher has to use picture as the teaching aid in order to avoid difficulties in teaching and learning vocabulary, and the teacher has to use picture as a teaching aid to attract the students’ interest in learning vocabulary in particular about animal pictures, so they do not feel bored. Keyword: teaching vocabulary, animal pictures, and teaching aid. Introduction Teaching vocabulary is not easy for English teacher. The teachers are free to choose the media in order to make the situation enjoy in their teaching. There is one of media that can be used for teaching learning process in Elementary School that is picture. The use of picture has many advantages in teaching learning process, particularly in teaching vocabulary. It is hoped for the students to be more motivated to learn vocabulary. One of picture media used is animal pictures. By using animal pictures, students will understand and memorize easily. Using animal pictures for teaching vocabulary can be very pleasant and very interesting for the students. By using pictures, the teacher is being easier in teaching vocabulary in order to keep students away from feeling bored in learning English language. Learning vocabulary by using animal picture has many advantages for students. First, the students get more comprehensible input as they see the pictures. Second, the students will be more interested in teaching learning process by using animal pictures than using explanation. Animal pictures are excellent media for the use of teaching animal vocabulary. The animal pictures are very important in teaching animal vocabulary, because it is very possible to predict not only from what they hear and real but also from what they see around them and what they remember as well. Therefore, it is considered appropiate to be used in the elementary school. Based on the discussion above, this study focuses on teaching vocabu

FAQs

What are the study objectives regarding animal pictures and vocabulary?

The study aims to determine students’ vocabulary mastery using animal pictures, identify problems faced during vocabulary learning with animal pictures, and propose solutions to overcome those problems.

How many students participated and what method was used?

The study involved 28 fourth grade students and used a descriptive qualitative method, using tests and questionnaires as instruments.

What problems did students face in learning vocabulary without effective picture support?

Students reportedly did not like learning English, lacked knowledge of simple English vocabulary and English animal names, found vocabulary learning difficult without pictures, and were not interested in vocabulary instruction about animals when pictures were absent.

Sep 29, 2026

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