Improving Fifth-Grade Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Through Wordwall as Interactive Media: A Classroom Action Research
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https://doi.org/10.1234/prosiding.v2i1.5167Keywords:
Wordwall, Penguasaan Kosakata, Media Interaktif, Penelitian Tindakan KelasAbstract
abstrak-Kajian ini muncul sebagai respons terhadap kondisi penguasaan kosakata dan antusiasme belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di tingkat sekolah dasar yang masih sangat bergantung pada metode tradisional. Studi ini berupaya untuk menguraikan penerapan Wordwall, mengevaluasi peningkatan kompetensi kosakata siswa, dan memahami persepsi siswa mengenai pemanfaatannya. Metode yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan satu siklus yang terdiri dari fase perancangan, implementasi tindakan, pengamatan, dan evaluasi diri. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah 24 siswa dari kelas V MI Nurul Ulum. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui tes, pengamatan, kuesioner, dan dokumentasi, yang selanjutnya dianalisis secara deskriptif. Temuan riset mengindikasikan kenaikan signifikan dalam kemampuan penguasaan kosakata peserta didik, yang tercermin dari peningkatan skor rata-rata dari 39,17 menjadi 97,17, dan tingkat kelulusan mencapai 100%. Lebih lanjut, para siswa menunjukkan penerimaan yang baik terhadap implementasi Wordwall. Oleh karena itu, Wordwall terbukti efektif dalam memperkaya perbendaharaan kata sekaligus mendorong lingkungan pembelajaran yang lebih dinamis dan menarik.
Kata Kunci: Wordwall, Penguasaan Kosakata, Media Interaktif, Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK)
Abstract-The impetus for this research stemmed from observed deficiencies in elementary school students' English vocabulary proficiency and engagement, largely attributable to the prevalence of traditional instructional approaches. The objectives of this study were to delineate the integration of Wordwall, evaluate the enhancement of students' vocabulary acquisition, and ascertain student perceptions regarding its application. A Classroom Action Research (CAR) methodology was adopted, encompassing a single cycle comprising planning, execution, observation, and reflection. The participant group consisted of twenty-four fifth-grade students from MI Nurul Ulum. Data acquisition utilized assessments, observational techniques, surveys, and documentary evidence, with subsequent descriptive analysis. The results indicated a substantial elevation in students' vocabulary competence, evidenced by a rise in the average score from 39.17 to 97.17, signifying complete learning achievement. Furthermore, student feedback indicated a favorable reception to the utilization of Wordwall. Thus, Wordwall was effective in improving vocabulary mastery and creating a more active and enjoyable learning environment.
Keywords: Wordwall, vocabulary mastery, interactive media, Classroom Action Research
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