Journal of Media and Learning Technology
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): APRIL 2025

Use of Flashcard Media to Improve English Vocabulary of Fourth Grade Students of Muhammadiyah Gunung Lagan Elementary School

Hati, Puspita (Unknown)
Mardiana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and measure the effectiveness of using flashcards to improve English vocabulary mastery among fourth-grade students at Muhammadiyah Gunung Lagan Elementary School. The background of the problem indicates that fourth-grade students often encounter difficulties and lack motivation in memorizing English vocabulary, which impacts suboptimal learning outcomes. This weakness is strongly suspected to stem from monotonous conventional learning methods, a lack of media variety, and minimal visualization. To address these issues, this study adopted a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach, implemented through two cycles. Each cycle consisted of four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects were 25 fourth-grade students at Muhammadiyah Gunung Lagan Elementary School. Data were collected through observations of student activity during the learning process and learning outcome tests (pre-test and post-test) in each cycle. The results showed significant improvement. In Cycle I, the percentage of classical completion reached 68%, with room for improvement. After corrective actions in Cycle II, the percentage of classical completion increased sharply to 88%, exceeding the established success indicator (the school's Minimum Completion Minimum). Furthermore, observations showed a positive increase in student activity and enthusiasm. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of flashcards has proven effective and is suitable as an innovative solution to improve the English vocabulary mastery of fourth-grade students at Muhammadiyah Gunung Lagan Elementary School.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmlt

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of Media and Learning Technology is a leading scholarly journal that follows a rigorous peer-review process and provides open access. Journal of Media and Learning Technology is dedicated to publishing research articles and community service outcomes in the fields of educational technology ...