THE USE OF POP-UP BOOK TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SKILL AT SD NEGERI 2 GADING KULON DAU - Study

Sep 28, 2026

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This research aims to determine how pop-up books can improve English skills at SD Negeri 2 Gadingkulon Dau. The study addresses students’ low English scores caused by limited instructional media. Conducted as classroom action research with second-grade students (15 learners), it involves two cycles—planning, action, observation, and reflection—supported by field notes and a scoring rubric. Results show pop-up books increase student activity and cooperation, raising averages from 70 in cycle 1 to 86 in cycle 2, with all students meeting the KKM.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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Abstract

Introduction

Importance of English Language Skills

Teaching English to Young Learners

Role of Media in Language Learning

Pop-up Book as Instructional Media

Previous Related Research

Problem Statement and Research Interest

THE USE OF POP-UP BOOK TO IMPROVE ENGLISH SKILL AT SD NEGERI 2 GADING KULON DAU Atin Colidiyah SDN 2 GADING KULON DAU [Atin.cholidiah@gmial.com](Atin.cholidiah@gmial.com) ABSTRACT This research aims to know the use of pop-up book to improve English skill at SD Negeri 2 Gadingkulon. In this school, most students had low score in English skill because of limited media for teaching English. In this case, the researcher wants to improve English skill by implementing pop-up book for teaching. The subject of this research was second grade students which consist of 15 students. The method used in this study was classroom action research (CAR) in which the researcher worked collaboratively with the teacher. This research applied two cycles with four stages; planning, action, observation, and reflection. The data were taken from field note and scoring rubric. Furthermore, the result of this research was shown pop-up book can enhance students to be active and cooperative in the classroom. Therefore, pop-up book can improve students’ English skill. It was proven by average score in cycle 1 was 70 and cycle 2 was 86. Thus, all the students achieved Minimum Mastery criterion (KKM) . Key words: Pop-up Book, English Skill INTRODUCTION Today, having good English language skill is a must. It is the language of the world that everyone used for communication. Based on Saarinen and Ursin (2012), the importance of English language skills has been recognized as a vital component for communicating. We must learn kind of language skill such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In daily life, it is not easy for children to learn four skills. As a consequence, the teacher are needed to guide young learners. Teaching English to young learners has its own technique which teachers of young learners need to know to be effective in their teaching. Shin (2006) suggested various techniques for the teaching of English to young learners which included: using visuals, realia, and movement to supplementing activities, engaging learners in making visuals and realia. In this case, teacher can guide young learners to success in learning English by using various media such as using picture, book, magazine. One of the solution for teaching young learners is by using appropriate media. According to Piaget (2000) media in teaching elementary is very important for student to understand the idea and information. Corwin (2003) supports that an important media in the classroom gives effect to motivate the students to learn English language. In teaching English media is important to transfer information to children clearly. An English teacher, they should use media or authentic material to learn English language skills to young learners. Santyasa (2007) emphasizes that media is tool for deliver message, stimulus, attention and interest students to achieve the goal of learning. Thus, using media in teaching- learning process is needed to attract students’ attention and to make teaching-learning activities more interesting and also effectiveness. Therefore, media play a significant role in helping students to learn. There are many of media could be applied one is Pop-up book. Pop-up book is a book that includes text, line, shape, color, composition, and elements which is able to move within the pages of the story based on Bluemel, et, all (2012) . Pop-up book is different from the other books because it has three-dimensional form every pages, the picture and object are not flat. Thus, pop-up book is different froms the other books. The students will be motivete to learning. Bluemel, et al (2012) states that pop-up can motivated students to read the story. Students will be enthusiastic to respond the story because pop-up book can make the students surprised when they open the page. Based on previous research regarding by Wahyuningsih (2013) in SDN Sukun 3 Malang showed that by developing pop-up as a reading activity suitable media to admin

FAQs

What problem does the research address in English learning at SD Negeri 2 Gadingkulon Dau?

Students had low English scores because teaching media for English was limited, making learning less effective.

What research method and study design are used?

The study uses classroom action research (CAR) with two cycles. Each cycle includes planning, action, observation, and reflection.

How do pop-up books affect students’ English learning results?

Pop-up books make students more active and cooperative in class. Average scores increased from 70 in cycle 1 to 86 in cycle 2, and all students achieved the KKM.

Sep 28, 2026

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