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Journal : Indonesian TESOL Journal

The Effectiveness of Picture Strip Story for Improving Eighth-Grade Students’ Vocabulary Mastery in an EFL Classroom Andi Manguntungi; Sri Rahayu; Sri Damayanti; Dirgahayu
Indonesian TESOL Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian TESOL Journal (October)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/itj.v5i2.9562

Abstract

Vocabulary knowledge is a foundational component of second/foreign language proficiency because it supports comprehension and production across skills. However, vocabulary learning in many EFL classrooms remains dominated by decontextual memorization that often fails to engage learners and support retention. This study investigated whether Picture Strip Story (a sequence of pictures presented as a short narrative) could improve eighth-grade students’ vocabulary mastery. A quantitative pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was employed. Twenty-seven students were selected randomly from the eighth-grade population. Students completed a vocabulary pretest, received Picture Strip Story-based instruction, and then completed a posttest. The instrument consisted of multiple-choice and word-matching items. Results showed that the posttest mean score (M = 76.67, SD = 7.74) exceeded the pretest mean score (M = 57.59, SD = 10.90). A paired-samples t-test indicated a significant improvement, t(26) = 11.744, p < .001, with a large effect size (Cohen’s dz = 2.26). These findings suggest that Picture Strip Story can be an effective instructional medium for vocabulary learning by providing contextualized input and visual support. Implications for classroom practice and recommendations for future research are discussed..
Co-Authors Adhitia Pratama Aditya, Salma Ahmad Ahmad Amien, Amunizal Andi Manguntungi Andi Pranata, Andi Anggun Sulistia Ardani Anisa, Dinda Anitasari, Fariska Dyanis Anugrah Ramadhan, Ardhi Assidiq, Abdullah Sulthon Ayu, Adriyani Puspita Azim, Muhammad Azis , Fatimah Azzahra, Nifa Burhanuddin Burhanuddin Citra Az Zahraa Darma Fristyana Sinaga Denia Multi Ramadhani Dewi Puspitasari Dewi, Nerin Puspita Dirgahayu Dirman, Dirman Elina, Ina Erwin Akib Fahriri, Aqna Aqila Fauzia Faizal, Gita Umul Faozah, Siti Farizi, Moh. Salman Al Fitri, Shabitha Romdona Anisa Garin Muhamad Arya Hasnatun Amaliyah Hidayat, Tita I Putu Buda Yasa Imron Imron, Imron Intan Tania Zahra Johan Mahyudi, Johan Junaedi Junaedi Kaisa Nafi Ghassani Kamila Nurul Faijah Khairunnisah, Noni Antika Kurniawan, Panji Rizki Lila Alwyah Listianingsih, Zahra Listiyani, Anni Marjan, Intan Marslathifah, Ailsa Nur Meilany Hamdiah Muhammad Aqil Akmal Asqolani Muizzul Fadhillah Nada Sariningsih Nadya Amalia Fitriani Nasywa, Naailah Hidaayatun Natasya Aurelia Noegroho, Cendana Jihan Noer Rahayu, Asri Sukma Nurawwalin, Wafa Nurfidah, Nurfidah oya, abas Qolyubi, Ahmad Hilmi Rafa Sabila Putri Hidayat Rahmah, Hikma Nadya Rahmawati, Movi Riana Ramadhina, Aurelia Putri Rizal, Dimas Ahmad Rosikin, Septian Salma Salfira Salsabilla, Willis Putri Sari, Ni Kadek Wahyuni Merta Satriana, Eny Setiawan, Aditya Shafira Dita Sasmita Siti Halimatussadiah Siti Mujamilah Sopyan Sri Niar Rahayu SRI RAHAYU Supala, Azi supriadin supriadin Syafiqah, Salsabila Syahrir Syahrir Tajuddin Tajuddin, Tajuddin Tanjung, Nadya Ulfa Tia Lestiya Suwandi Titus Indrajaya Uli, Aprilla Sinta Walmukmim, Sayyid Ahmad Wardhani, Rr Arsyita Sri Warid, Muhammad Azmul Yashinta Fadhilah Yudi Ferdiansyah ⁠Muhammad Bushiri