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The Effect of Using Spelling Bee Games Toward Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Tiara Agustina; Kurnia Budiyanti
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 13 No. 4 (2024): December, 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v13i4.67277

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Vocabulary is very important for English language skills, and improving it is a challenge. Spelling bee games, an engineering-based learning tool, can help students become more proficient with vocabulary. This study aims to determine significant differences in vocabulary mastery among grade 8 students at SMPN 23 Pekanbaru. The research was conducted using the pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test method, with a sample size of 36 students, while for sample selection the researcher used a purposive sampling technique. In collecting data, researchers used multiple choice questions. The results showed that there was a significant difference in vocabulary mastery and the researcher used a paired sample T test using the SPSS version 23 with a significance value of 0.000, lower than the threshold of 0.05. In conclusion, spelling bee games can be an appropriate technique to improve vocabulary skills among students.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SONGS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kurnia Budiyanti; Nefiyandra, Tasya; Dinda Alfiah Nahdah Simanjuntak; Ira Riswana; Nurhamidah
Pendas : Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): Volume 11 No. 2, Juni 2026 Release
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar FKIP Universitas Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23969/jp.v11i02.55498

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This study aims to investigate the implementation of songs in teaching English to elementary school students at SD 136 Pekanbaru. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design. The instruments used were questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The questionnaire was distributed to 28 students to identify their responses toward the use of songs in learning English, while the interview was conducted with the English teacher to obtain information about the implementation of songs in the classroom. The findings showed that songs received positive responses from students in learning English. Songs increased students’ motivation, participation, vocabulary mastery, and pronunciation. The teacher also stated that songs created an enjoyable classroom atmosphere and encouraged students to participate actively during the lesson. However, several challenges remained, particularly limited classroom facilities such as speakers and LCD projectors. Overall, songs were considered an effective and