The Use of Flashcard Media in English Learning - Knowing Numbers in Grade 1C at SDITA El Mamur

Aug 29, 2026

English subjects at the SD/MI level prioritize vocabulary as a core foundation for learning. This study investigates the application of flashcard media for teaching English numbers to Grade 1C students at SDITA El Mamur. Using a qualitative descriptive-narrative design, data were gathered through interviews with the homeroom teacher. Results show flashcards support students’ pronunciation of English number vocabulary because the media is easy to understand and engaging for children.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Qualitative descriptive narrative approach

Data source and interview technique

Findings & Discussion

Role of learning media

Types of learning media

Flashcard Media

Definition of flashcards

Figure: Flashcard used in the school

How to use flashcard media

Previous blackboard method

Flashcard teaching procedure

The use of flashcard media in English learning topic knowing numbers in class 1c students at SDITA El Mamur school Elma Rida Yuliana 1 1Universitas Djuanda, Jawa Barat, Indonesia ABSTRACT Background: English subjects at the SD/MI level emphasize the introduction of vocabulary as a foundation or basis in learning English. English ability can be seen from the wealth of vocabulary that a person has. One of the creative efforts in making learning interesting is using media flash cards. Purpose: This study aims to determine the application of flashcards media about numbers in English in grade 1C at SDITA EL MAMUR. Design and methods: The researcher collected data using a qualitative approach, the typeof research was descriptive narrative, and the data collection technique was interviews with informants, namely the homeroom teacher of class 1C. at SDITA EL MAMUR. Results: The results of this study indicate that the use of flashcard media can assist students in pronouncing vocabulary numbers in English because the use of flashcard media is easy to understand and attractive to students. Keywords: Flashcard, Learning media, English Teaching Introduction Grade 1 students are students who are in low grade, low grade students are 7-9 years old on average. At this time all the potential of children needs to be encouraged so that children will develop optimally. One of the characteristics of learning in low grades is that they prefer to play and think learning is a boring activity, this is because they are in the transition period from kindergarten to elementary school. Therefore, we as teachers must create a pleasant learning atmosphere. The use of learning media also affects the learning atmosphere. One example of learning media that can be used is flashcards. Class 1C teachers at SDITA El Mamur use flashcard learning media in the English subject with the topic of knowing numbers. Elejalde et al. (2017)state that in the process of learning English, vocabulary is an important part, but is often neglected in learning activities. Without knowing vocabulary, students will experience obstacles in learning English. Papadakis & Kalogiannakis (2022) said that media is a necessary tool for learning English, especially for children. English teaching and learning activities for children should be accompanied by the use of media, especially visuals. Media is anything that can be used to transmit messages from the sender to the recipient so that it can stimulate the thoughts, feelings and interests and attention of students in such a way that the learning process occurs (Salsabila et al., 2020) . One of the visual media that can be given to students is flash cards (Helmanto, 2020) . The author chose this title because flashcard media is an alternative that can help teachers in the English learning process besides flashcards are simple media, easy to find and easy to use. The purpose of this study was to determine the application of flashcards media on the material of numbers in English in class 1C at SDITA EL MAMUR. . Methods This study uses a qualitative approach. According to Nasution (2003: 5) that "Qualitative research is essentially observing people in their environment, interacting with them, trying to understand their language and interpretation of the world around them". In this study, the type of descriptive-narrative research is used. This type of research is descriptive qualitative narrative. According to Bogdan and Tylor as quoted by Lexi Moleong, what is meant by qualitative descriptive is the method used to analyze data by describing data through written or spoken words from people and observed behavior. In this study, the data used is primary data, primary data is data directly collected by researchers (or their officers) from the first source. The primary data source in this study was the homeroom teacher for class 1C at SDITA EL MAMUR. the data collection process used in this study was an inte

FAQs

What is the purpose of using flashcard media in teaching English numbers?

The study aims to determine how flashcard media is applied to teach English numbers to Grade 1C students at SDITA El Mamur.

What research method does the study use?

The study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive-narrative design, and data were collected through interviews with the homeroom teacher.

How does flashcard media affect students’ learning outcomes?

The results indicate flashcards help students pronounce English number vocabulary more effectively because the media is easy to understand and attractive.

Aug 29, 2026

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