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TEACHERS’ USE OF DICTIONARY-BASED LEARNING IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS Chikyta Anatasya Dita; Muhammad Chairil Imran; Sitti Nurjannah
ADHILINGUA: Journal of Language Education, Lilnguistics and Literature Vol 4 No 1 (2026): VERBA: Journal of English Language Issues, Trends and Studies
Publisher : English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59638/verba.v4i1.729

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This study aims to analyze the use of dictionary-based learning in teaching English to young learners at a public elementary school. This research employed a qualitative research design. The instruments used in this study were classroom observation and interview. The data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with an English teacher to identify how dictionary-based learning was implemented during the teaching and learning process. Based on the data analysis, the results showed that dictionary-based learning was consistently used as a dominant strategy in teaching vocabulary. The teacher required students to bring dictionaries and encouraged them to find word meanings independently before receiving explanations from the teacher. This strategy helped students increase vocabulary awareness, develop learning responsibility, and become more independent learners. However, some students experienced difficulties in understanding dictionary meanings, which required teacher guidance and scaffolding. he findings indicate that dictionary-based learning can enhance students’ engagement and understanding in English lessons. This strategy is important for teachers because it helps create a more effective, active, and meaningful learning environment for young learners. In conclusion, the implementation of dictionary-based learning makes the English learning process more engaging, meaningful, and motivating when supported by appropriate teacher assistance.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Aplikasi Quizizz untuk Meningkatkan Pemahaman Siswa dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di SMAN 14 Maros Rizka Indahyanti; Mujahidah Adawiah; Chikyta Anatasya Dita; Tania Booy; Awal Ahmad Fadhillah
LITERA ABDI: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Januari
Publisher : PT. Mediatama Zayna Indonesia

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Kemajuan teknologi di era digital telah membawa perubahan signifikan dalam dunia pendidikan. Guru kini dituntut untuk kreatif dalam mengintegrasikan teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, metode yang inovatif diperlukan untuk membantu siswa menguasai kosakata dengan cara yang menyenangkan dan interaktif. Quizizz adalah salah satu aplikasi pembelajaran digital yang banyak digunakan di berbagai jenjang pendidikan. Aplikasi ini memungkinkan guru untuk membuat kuis interaktif dengan elemen permainan, sehingga siswa merasa termotivasi untuk belajar. Aplikasi Quizizz menawarkan pendekatan interaktif berbasis teknologi, yang dirancang untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa melalui fitur-fitur seperti gamifikasi dan analisis hasil pembelajaran. Pengabdian ini berfokus pada bagaimana pemanfaatan Quizizz dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di SMAN 14 Maros. Dalam kegiatan ini, mahasiswa menerapkan Quizizz untuk mengajar siswa kelas XI dan XII pada materi News Item Text dan Analytical Exposition Text. Tes dilaksanakan menggunakan soal pilihan ganda dan pengisian kolom dengan waktu yang bervariasi.