Enhancing Students’ Memorization of English Tenses Through Movement and Song

Abstract

abstrak— English tenses are essential in grammar learning, yet many students struggle to memorize and apply tense formulas correctly. Previous studies have mostly focused on songs or physical movements separately, while limited attention has been given to integrating both strategies at the junior high school level. This classroom action research aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Song and Movement Method supported by Canva-based visual media in improving students’ memorization of English tenses. The study used the Kemmis and McTaggart model with two cycles involving 27 seventh-grade students of MTs Mamba’ul Huda in the 2025/2026 academic year. Data was obtained through pre-test and post-test results as well as observations, questionnaires, interviews, and activity records. The findings showed that students’ initial ability was low with a mean score of 61.48 and mastery level of 29.63%. After the intervention, the mean score increased to 84.26 and mastery reached 88.89%. Students also became more motivated, confident, and active during learning. The study concludes that integrating songs, movements, and visual media effectively improves students’ memorization of English tenses and creates a more engaging learning environment.

Kata kunci—movement and song, English tenses, memorization, interactive learning, Classroom Action Research

Abstract— Tenses bahasa Inggris merupakan bagian penting dalam pembelajaran tata bahasa, namun banyak siswa masih mengalami kesulitan dalam menghafal dan menerapkan rumus tenses secara tepat. Penelitian sebelumnya lebih banyak membahas lagu atau gerakan secara terpisah, sedangkan integrasi keduanya pada tingkat SMP/MTs masih terbatas. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini bertujuan untuk menguji efektivitas metode Song and Movement yang didukung media visual Canva dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menghafal tenses bahasa Inggris siswa. Penelitian menggunakan model Kemmis dan McTaggart dengan dua siklus yang melibatkan 27 siswa kelas VII MTs Mamba’ul Huda tahun ajaran 2025/2026. Data tersebut didapatkan melalui pre-test dan post-test, observasi, kuesioner, wawancara, dan catatan aktivitas siswa. Diperoleh nilai rata-rata pre-test sebesar 61,48 dengan ketuntasan 29,63%. Setelah tindakan, nilai meningkat menjadi 84,26 dengan ketuntasan 88,89%. Siswa juga menunjukkan peningkatan motivasi, kepercayaan diri, dan partisipasi belajar. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa integrasi lagu, gerakan, dan media visual efektif dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menghafal tenses serta menciptakan pembelajaran yang lebih aktif dan menyenangkan.

Keywords—gerakan dan nyanyian, tenses bahasa Inggris, menghafal, pembelajaran inovatif, Penelitian Tindakan Kelas