TEACHERS' STRATEGIES USING SONGS AND MOVEMENT TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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https://doi.org/10.35194/iconnects.v3i1.6063Abstract
This study aims to describe the strategies used by an English teacher in using songs and movement to teach vocabulary to third-grade students at SDN Cibogo 4. This study employed a qualitative descriptive research design. The participant in this study was an English teacher at SDN Cibogo 4. The data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation using an observation checklist and an interview guide as the main instruments. The findings revealed that the teacher applied several strategies, including introducing the topic and vocabulary before playing the song, encouraging students to sing and move along, and conducting vocabulary reinforcement activities after the song. The teacher stated that songs help students remember new vocabulary more easily and create an enjoyable learning atmosphere. However, challenges were also found, such as limited instructional time and difficulties in selecting appropriate songs for young learners. Overall, the use of songs and movement was effective in improving students’ vocabulary mastery and classroom engagement.References
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Fortuna, S., & Nijs, L. (2020). Children’s representational strategies based on verbal versus bodily interactions with music: an intervention-based study. Music Education Research, 22(1), 107-127.
Furidha, B. W. (2023). Comprehension of the descriptive qualitative research method: A critical assessment of the literature. Acitya Wisesa: Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research, 1-8.
Helmi, Jauhar, Nur Tsalis Sayidah, and Hikmat Taufik. 2024. “Pemanfaatan Lagu Five Fingers Dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Siswa Sekolah Dasar Kelas 6 Sd Pasir Maris.” 6(2): 64–72.
Labaika, M. T., & Purwanto, S. (2023). Teaching English to Young Learners: Evidence from Kampus Mengajar Practice. Edunesia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 4(3), 1344-1356.
Lestari, L., Fauziddin, M., & Daulay, M. I. (2023). Penerapan Gerak Dan Lagu" Naik-Naik Ke Puncak Gunung" untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Motorik Kasar Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun. Refleksi: Jurnal Penelitian Tindakan, 1(1), 35-47.
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Stanley, S. D., & Robertson, W. B. (2024). Qualitative Research in Science Education: A Literature Review of Current Publications. European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 12(2), 175-199.
Sukmawati, S. (2023). Development of quality instruments and data collection techniques. Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Pengajaran Guru Sekolah Dasar (JPPGuseda), 6(1), 119-124.
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