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Journal : Linguistics and Elt Journal

Improving Elementary School Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Using Wordwall Game Safitri, Maya; Nadia, Hafizhatu; Aflahah, Noor Aida
Linguistics and ELT Journal Vol 13, No 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/leltj.v13i1.29727

Abstract

Wordwall, are effective resources for English teachers to improve vocabulary acquisition in EFL classrooms. However, However, limited research has been conducted to explore the effectiveness of Wordwall in enhancing English vocabulary acquisition.This study attempted to increase the vocabulary mastery of elementary school students in terms of both vocabulary knowledge and pronunciation through the use of Wordwall game. Students in the fourth grade at an elementary school in Banjarmasin participated in the research. This study included 29 students as its subjects. This study was a two cycle Classroom Action Research (CAR) in collaborative with the English teacher. Four research processes were conducted in each cycle: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The research’s instruments were field notes, which were examined by qualitative and students’ test results which were examined by quantitative. The results proved that Wordwall game engagement improved students’ vocabulary mastery. It revealed how students’ pre and post-test results had improved. Students’ mean scores on the pre-test were 45,17 for pronunciation and 58,10 for vocabulary knowledge. Students’ mean scores on the post-test were 74,1 for pronunciation and 83,8 for vocabulary knowledge. The results of this study also shown how other strategies, such as using pictures and small group discussion might enhance the efficiency of the learning process. The authors recommended doing more research on the usage of Wordwall game to improve students’ English proficiency in addition to their vocabulary mastery. By implementing Wordwall game, the author can also discover additional techniques and classroom management that could optimize students’ learning outcomes.
Co-Authors Afif, M Nur Aflahah, Noor Aida Alfarizi, M Rizqy Diaz Alfiah Hayati Apriliyani, Ita Apriyanti, Meli Aunurohim Azizy, Agil Wafi Darsiti, Darsiti Dewi, Putri Alicia Erlidawati Erlidawati Fadhil, Faiz Abdillah Fauziana, Fauziana Feti Kumala Dewi Handoko Putro, Guruh Marhaenis Hartono Bancong Hasniyati, Hasniyati Herman Fithra Imawan, Amrizal Iqmy, Ledy Octaviani Ira Megasyara Iwan Purnawan Khairani Khairani Lathifah, Neneng Siti La’ali, Shaimaa Alma Lestari, Devi Intan Magdalena Melani, Maria Manik, Tetti Novalina Manikya Pramudya Mariah Ulfah Mas’adah, Ninik Mauliza, Iqlima Mugiadi Mugiadi Muhaemina, Maulanie Muhammad Iqbal Muhammad Iqbal MUHAMMAD NUGROHO, MUHAMMAD Mukhlis Mukhlis Murniati Murniati Muttakin Nadia, Hafizhatu Najmi, M. Ikhwan Nashrulloh, Allam Thoriq Ningrum , Ema Wahyu Ningrum, Ema Wahyu Ningsih, Dwina Ninis Hadi Haryanti, Ninis Hadi Noval Fuadi Nur Azmi, Nur Nurbani, Farah Annisa Nurlina Nurlina Nurul Jeumpa Oktafiansyah, Rahmad Opty Prastika, Luvi Pitriyani, Widia Pramesti Dewi Pratami, Annisa Priambodo, Sayogi Rahmadani, Arzalia Dwi Rakhmasari, Pramesti Regita Ramba, Hardin La Reni Zulfitri Rohmah, Afifa Tur Rosda, Rosda Russy Ranggayoni Said Alwi, Said Sarah Fazilla, Sarah Septiani, Adiibtia Shinta Prawitasari Siti Haniyah Sri Utami Subarja, Putri Ananda Sugiharto Sumiarsih Sumiarsih, Sumiarsih Suryajaya Suryajaya, Suryajaya Suwarjo Suwarjo Taib, Mukhlis Tin Utami Totok Wianto Tri Nurjanah, Lina Vuanghao, Lim Wardhani, Nia Widya Wilis Sukmaningtyas Wirakhmi, Ikit Netra Yuli Astuti, Suryani Yusnaini Yusnaini Yusra, Yusra Zulfikar Ali Buto