IMPROVING VOCABULARY MASTERY OF VII GRADE STUDENTS IN SMP 2 GRABAG THROUGH GAMES IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2012/ 2013

Putri, Retnaningtyas Wulandari Wisnu (2013) IMPROVING VOCABULARY MASTERY OF VII GRADE STUDENTS IN SMP 2 GRABAG THROUGH GAMES IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2012/ 2013. S1 thesis, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.

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Abstract

This study was aimed at improving the vocabulary mastery through the use of games among grade VII students of SMP 2 Grabag in the academic year of 2012/ 2013. Based on the identification of the problems, the students had some problems in mastering vocabulary. This action research study was conducted in grade VII of SMP 2 Grabag. It consisted of two cycles with three meetings for each one. The data were qualitative in nature. They were obtained from observations during the teaching and learning process, interviews with the students and the English teacher, and from the photographs. The data were in the forms of vignettes, interview transcripts, and photographs. The validity of the data was obtained by applying democratic validity, outcome validity, process validity, catalytic validity, and dialogic validity. Time triangulation and investigator triangulation were also applied to check the trustworthiness of the data. The results of this study showed that there were improvements of students’ vocabulary mastery. It could be seen from the results of classroom observation toward students’ achievement during the lesson. The students’ involvement during the implementation of the games was improved. It showed the better results instead of before the actions. In addition, the implementation of the games and the complementary actions were successful to help the students in memorizing and understanding new words easily. Finally, they could implement those vocabulary in the written tasks given correctly. In conclusion, the students’ vocabulary mastery was improved through the implementation of games.

Item Type: Thesis (S1)
Uncontrolled Keywords: vocabulary mastery, games, SMP
Subjects: Bahasa dan Sastra > Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris
Divisions: Fakultas Bahasa, Seni dan Budaya (FBSB) > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User: Admin Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS
Date Deposited: 22 Jun 2015 00:38
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2019 23:49
URI: http://eprints.uny.ac.id/id/eprint/21057

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