Students Vocabulary Learning Experiences in an Extracurricular English Study Club: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1234/prosiding.v2i1.5029Kata Kunci:
Pembelajaran kosakata, English Study Club, Pengalaman siswa, Kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, Studi kualitatif deskriptifAbstrak
abstrak— Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengalaman belajar kosakata siswa dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler English Study Club di MTs Darul Falah Kedungprimpen Kanor Bojonegoro. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan melibatkan 15 siswa perempuan yang aktif mengikuti kegiatan English Study Club. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara semi-terstruktur, observasi, dan dokumentasi.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa memperoleh pengalaman belajar kosakata yang positif dan bermakna melalui berbagai kegiatan interaktif seperti permainan, diskusi, storytelling, kuis, dan praktik berbicara. Lingkungan belajar ekstrakurikuler mendorong siswa untuk berpartisipasi secara aktif, berkomunikasi dengan lebih percaya diri, serta mempraktikkan kosakata dalam konteks yang bermakna. Selain itu, interaksi antarteman yang suportif dan suasana belajar yang santai memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap motivasi, kepercayaan diri, dan keterlibatan siswa dalam kegiatan pembelajaran kosakata.
Namun, siswa masih mengalami beberapa tantangan, seperti kesulitan mengingat kosakata, masalah pelafalan, keterbatasan penguasaan kosakata, dan kesulitan menggunakan kosakata secara tepat dalam komunikasi. Meskipun demikian, paparan kosakata yang berulang dan kegiatan pembelajaran kolaboratif memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan terhadap perkembangan kosakata, kemampuan komunikasi, dan kepercayaan diri siswa. Oleh karena itu, temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan English Study Club berfungsi sebagai lingkungan belajar ekstrakurikuler yang efektif dalam mendukung pengalaman belajar kosakata siswa melalui kegiatan pembelajaran yang interaktif, kolaboratif, dan berbasis pengalaman.
Kata kunci— Pembelajaran kosakata, English Study Club, Pengalaman siswa, Kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, Studi kualitatif deskriptif
Abstract— This study aimed to explore students’ vocabulary learning experiences in an extracurricular English Study Club at MTs Darul Falah Kedungprimpen Kanor Bojonegoro. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research design involving 15 female students who actively participated in the English Study Club activities. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation.
The findings revealed that students experienced positive and meaningful vocabulary learning through various interactive activities such as games, discussions, storytelling, quizzes, and speaking practice. The extracurricular learning environment encouraged students to participate actively, communicate more confidently, and practice vocabulary in meaningful contexts. In addition, supportive peer interaction and a relaxed learning atmosphere positively influenced students’ motivation, confidence, and engagement in vocabulary learning activities.
However, students still experienced several challenges, including difficulty remembering vocabulary, pronunciation problems, limited vocabulary mastery, and difficulty using vocabulary appropriately in communication. Despite these challenges, repeated vocabulary exposure and collaborative learning activities significantly contributed to students’ vocabulary development, communication skills, and self-confidence. Therefore, the findings indicate that English Study Club activities function as an effective extracurricular learning environment that supports students’ vocabulary learning experiences through interactive, collaborative, and experiential learning activities.
Keywords— Vocabulary learning, English Study Club, Students’ experiences, Extracurricular activities, Descriptive qualitative study
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