Journal Compound : Improving the Quality of English Education
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021): December 2021: Journal Compound

HOT POTATOES AS A MEDIA OF STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY EXERCISE AT SMKN 2 PALANGKA RAYA

Fitriana, Fitriana (Unknown)
Bahing, Bahing (Unknown)
Misrita, Misrita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2022

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the students’ perception of using Hot Potatoes software as the media of vocabulary exercise at SMKN 2 Palangka Raya, Indonesia. It was qualitative research with five participating students as the participants from grade X OTKP 3. An in-depth semi-structured interview was applied as the data collection technique. The theme-based analysis was used in this study. The finding shows that the students give a positive response to the use of Hot Potatoes. Students’ perceptions while learning using Hot Potatoes are; first, Hot Potatoes is more practical for a vocabulary test. Second, the game can attract the students’ attention to the test. Third, it helps the students to be more motivated in the classroom. This study implies that the use of Hot Potatoes at the tenth grade students in SMKN 2 Palangka Raya can be an alternative for teachers to teach vocabulary and provide fun learning activities for the students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCP

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

The Journal COMPOUND publishes articles reflecting contemporary issues in English education, linguistics, and Culture, encourages original points of view, fostering research that supports teaching, fostering creativity in curriculum design, and engaging our students in work-related ...