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ENHANCING FOR VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH MNEMONICS KEYWORD METHOD TO THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Susana, Intan
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 2 No 1 (2017): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (104.086 KB) | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v2i1.725

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This research is focused on mnemonic keyword method to enhance vocabulary mastery to the university students. Mnemonic refers to instructional or learning strategies designed specifically to enhance memory. One of the most powerful mnemonic strategies is the key word method. The keyword method is a useful mnemonic aid which can help broaden students’ vocabulary by means of speech and ultimately with reading and writing. Then keyword method effective way to provide a meaningful visual image upon which to base memory for a new word's meaning. This research involves twenty students at the first grade. The research instruments of this study are consisted of tests, observation checklist, and a questionnaire. This study was class action research. From the cycle 1 reflection result, some procedures and activities were revised. Different from the cycle 2, the researcher used mnemonic keyword method and there is no reflection. The enhancement of students’ vocabulary mastery shows with individual test and got mean score 67.75 in the cycle 1 and 79.75 in the cycle 2.In addition the enhancement of students’ vocabulary mastery in group test and got mean score 72.00 in the cycle 1 and increased to be 81.00 in the cycle 2. In this result, it shows there enhancement for vocabulary mastery through mnemonic keyword method in the first grade students at STKIP PGRI Blitar.
Enhancing Students’ Vocabulary Skill Through Team Game Tournament Strategy in University Susana, Intan; Ngaisah, Siti
Jurnal Pembelajaran dan Ilmu Pendidikan Vol 5 No 3 (2025): Volume 5, Nomer 3 Tahun 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28926/jpip.v5i4.2571

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This study focuses on enhancing vocabulary skills in STITMA Blitar for students through the Team Game Tournament (TGT) strategy. It is a classroom management technique in which students are placed in mixed ability teams to compete in a game based style of learning. The purpose of it is to create an effective classroom environment. The mayor of problem is the insufficient vocabulary proficiency that impacts students' communication abilities. The research involved organizing students into groups and introducing a series of educational games designed to improve their vocabulary. The researcher concluded that the vocabulary test of pair of the students increased from 63.00 in the Cycle 1 to 76.50 in Cycle 2. It shown by the improvement of students’ vocabulary test in group, shown that the students’ mean score was 72.00 in the Cycle 1 and increased to be 81.00 in the Cycle 2. The results revealed a significant boost in vocabulary skills, with many students indicating that the learning experience was enjoyable and effective. This approach successfully encouraged motivation and collaboration,and creating more interactive and engaging educational atmosphere.