TEACHER�S STRATEGIES IN IMPROVING ENGLISH VOCABULARY MASTERY OF GRADE VIII STUDENTS OF SMPN 1 SAMBALIUNG
Keywords:
English Language Learning, Interactive Methods, Teaching Strategies, Vocabulary Acquisition, Technology In Learning
Abstract
This research aims to analyze the strategies used by teachers in improving the English vocabulary acquisition of grade VIII students at SMPN 1 Sambaliung. Vocabulary is a fundamental aspect of language learning, and limited vocabulary can hinder students' speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Therefore, this study seeks to identify effective teaching strategies to improve students' vocabulary acquisition and understand teachers' challenges in implementing these strategies. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach with a descriptive design and an interpretivism paradigm. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews with English teachers, classroom observations, and document analysis, including student evaluation results and assignment scores. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman's interactive model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the use of varied and interesting strategies can increase students' learning motivation and improve their vocabulary mastery. The three teachers interviewed applied various interactive and contextual methods, such as visual media, language games, songs, and conversation exercises.
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Bakhsh, S. A. (2016). Using games as a tool in teaching vocabulary to young learners. English language teaching, 9(7), 120�128.
Benson, P. (2016). Teaching and Researching Autonomy in Language Learning. Routledge.
Brown, H.D. (2014). Principles of language learning and teaching: A course in second language acquisition. Pearson.
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2016). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage Publications.
Derakhshan, A., & Khatir, E. D. (2015). The effects of using games on English vocabulary learning. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Language Research, 2(3), 39-47.
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Duha, PM(2024). Teachers' strategies in teaching vocabulary at the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 1 Teluk Dalam. FAGURU: Scientific Journal of Teacher Training Students, 3(1).
Fadilla, AR, & Wulandari, PA (2023). Literature review of analisis data kualitatif : tahap pengumpulan data. Mitita Research Journal, 1(3), 34-46.
Fauziningrum, E., Sari, M. N., Rahmani, S. F., Riztya, R., Syafruni, S., & Purba, P. M. (2023). Strategies used by English teachers in teaching vocabulary. Journal on Education, 6(1), 674-679.
Gozcu, E., & Caganaga, C. K. (2016). The importance of using games in EFL classrooms. Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences, 11(3), 126-135.
Huda, F. (2016). An investigation of English teaching strategies in enhancing students� vocabulary implemented by a pre-service English teacher. Journal of English and Education, 4(2), 35�43.
Isnaini, S., & Aminatun, D. (2021). Do you like listening to music?: students on their vocabulary mastery using English songs. Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 2(2), 62-67. http://jim.teknokrat.ac.id/index.php/english-language-teaching/index
Nation, I. S. P. (2001). Learning vocabulary in another language. Cambridge University Press.
Nation, I. S. P. (2015). Teaching Vocabulary: Strategies and Techniques. TESOL Quarterly, 49(2), 227�252.
Novanti, E. A., & Suprayogi, S. (2021). Webtoons' potential to enhance EFL students' vocabulary. Journal of Research on Language Education, 2(2), 83-87. https://ejurnal.teknokrat.ac.id/index.php/JoRLE/index
Nunan, D. (2020). The cambridge guide to teaching english to speakers of other languages. Cambridge University Press.
Nursyamsiah, E. (2021). Penggunaan media aplikasi duolingo dalam meningkatkan penguasaan kosakata bahasa inggris siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Agrabinta Cianjur. Journal of Paedagogy, 8(1), 67-77.
Putri, A. W. K., & Rustipa, K. (2023). Using songs to teach English vocabulary to young learners in kindergarten. Edunesia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 4(3), 1017-1030.
Reinders, H. (2017). Digital Games in Language Learning and Teaching. Palgrave Macmillan.
Safitri, L. (2024). Improving English vocabulary mastery through pictures media and number head together method for the eighth grade.State Islamic University of Surakarta
Sari, S. N., & Aminatun, D. (2021). Students' perception of the use of English movies to improve vocabulary mastery. Journal of English language teaching and learning, 2(1), 16-22.
Simamora, M. W. B., & Oktaviani, L. (2020). What is your favourite movie? A strategy for english education students to improve their english vocabulary. Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 1(2), 44-49.
Susanto, A. (2017). The teaching of vocabulary: A perspective. Jurnal Kata, 1(2), 183.
Syafrizal, S., & Haerudin, H. (2018). The implementation of vocabulary building strategy in teaching English vocabulary to young learners. Jo-ELT (Journal of English Language Teaching) Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa & Seni Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP, 5(1), 40-48.
Syamsinar & Thariq, A.(2023). Peningkatan kosakata siswa dalam bahasa inggris di SMP Negeri satap pulau UT Kota Tual . Abdimas: Papua Journal of Community Service, 5(2), 67-72. https://doi.org/10.33506/pjcs.v5i2.2296
Thornbury, S. (2002). How to Teach Vocabulary. Pearson Education.
Webb, S., & Nation, P. (2017). How Vocabulary Is Learned. Oxford University Press.
Yudha, H. T., & Mandasari, B. (2021). The analysis of game usage for senior high school students to improve their vocabulary mastery. Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 2(2), 74-79.
Published
2025-06-24
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