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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to describe the strategies used by teachers in restricting English
vocabulary. In this study used a qualitative approach. The population used in this study were
English teachers at Madania Makassar schools. Selection of the population is done by
purposive sampling. Researchers conducted observations and interviews for data collection.
From the results of data analysis and processing, it is known that the strategies used by English
teachers at Madania Makassar schools to teach vocabulary are, Repeating the Words,
Coloring the Picture, Grouping Words, Finding the Picture, Connecting Words and Pictures,
and Name the Object Shown in the Picture. During the learning process, the teacher can
manage the class well so that students are actively involved in learning. The books used during
the learning process are books designed by the teacher, but still guided by the government's
curriculum..
INTRODUCTION
Vocabulary is a very important aspect of language for English communication. If we
have less vocabulary, we will not understand what people say. Vocabulary is needed to improve
the four language skills which consist of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Vocabulary
is the most important aspect of language (Rahmayanti, 2022).
Vocabulary is a basic skill that influences the four English skills of students.
Vocabulary is part of the basic knowledge for students, the more they have vocabulary, the
easier language teaching will be for them. Vocabulary mastery will make it easier for students
to understand assignments. By knowing the meaning of vocabulary or text, it will improve
students' abilities. Therefore, teaching vocabulary for elementary schools requires various
methods or media to increase student interest and participation (Octaberlina & Anggarini,
2020).
Teaching is no longer an attempt to convey knowledge, but rather an effort to create
an environmental system that teaches students so that teaching objectives can be achieved
optimally. Teaching requires an appropriate strategy for the goals to be achieved, for this it is
necessary to foster and develop teacher creativity in managing teaching programs with teaching
and learning strategies with various variations (Pentury, 2017). Teaching is the process of
making students aware of new information, so that they can practice it in their daily lives. For
example, today, they know about a new fruit vocabulary. They will practice the vocabulary in
everyday life, repeat and remember it until they master the vocabulary or understand a text
(Octaberlina & Anggarini, 2020).
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LITERATURE REVIEW
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meaning of words and other references, give a few sentences as examples with the word in
context to show its meaning, and explain the underlying meaning of words and other
references.
3. Pictures
An image is anything that is manifested visually in a two-dimensional form as an
outpouring of feelings or thoughts (Hamalik, 1994). The message to be conveyed is poured
into visual communication symbols. These symbols need to be understood correctly so
that the message delivery process can be successful and efficient. In addition to these
general functions, images also function specifically to attract attention, clarify presentation
of ideas, illustrate or decorate facts that might quickly be forgotten or ignored without
being depicted. Images are relatively easy media in terms of cost. Media in the learning
process has an important role in supporting students' perceptions and understanding in
learning. Good student perception and understanding will support student learning success,
which means student learning achievement will increase. In addition to conveying
messages or learning materials, the media also functions to increase student learning
attractiveness and motivation. Thus student participation in participating in learning will
also increase (Achmad, 2018).
METHOD
A. Research Design
This research used descriptive qualitative research. In descriptive qualitative research,
the researcher reported the findings during the study for the purpose of describing the
phenomenon or behavior that occurs at the research location. Research data are based on real
conditions that occur of course and are described qualitatively. Therefore, in this qualitative
descriptive study, the researcher found the strategies used by teachers in teaching English
vocabulary by using picture to elementary school students.
B. Research Place
The Place where the research has been conducted in Madania School Makassar.
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observation was a checklist observation based on the findings of the theory of vocabulary
teaching strategies using picture. While the interview aims confirmed the results of
observations. In this case, the questions in the instrument were semi-structured which the
researcher chose to cover topics related to the research. Researcher used interview guidelines
to help researcher conduct interviews.
FINDINGS
1. Observation Result
Observations were made to first grade teacher at the Madania Scool Makassa.
Observations were made during English lessons. The purpose of the observation is to find out
the strategies used by the teacher in teaching vocabulary using pictures. The strategies used
by teachers are quite varied and involve many students. Teacher applied several strategies in
teaching vocabulary using pictures
a. Repeating Words
The teacher distributed English textbooks and then displayed pictures on the television
screen with the material 'Reading Comprehension'. The teacher read the text which is followed
by the students afterwards. Which, the text was also accompanied by pictures to make it easier
for students to understand the lesson.
Teacher: “I went to the farm”
Students: I went to the farm.
Teacher: I saw a dog and a pig
Students: I saw a dog and a pig.
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c. Grouping words
Grouping words are carried out by the teacher by asking students to dialogue with
classmates and ask about their favorite vegetables. Then after the dialogue, students write the
names of their friends and their favorite vegetables in the column provided in the book.
d. Finding Picture
“Find the picture” is done by the teacher by displaying an image on a television screen
and then asking students to circle the image mentioned
2. Interview Result
a. What are the strategy in teaching English vocabulary?
Extract 1 (23/01/2023) interview
“..Most of the books are pictures. This is because there are still some students who are not
very fluent in reading, especially English. So, for example, "reading comprehension" is
still read and then assisted with pictures so that students can more easily understand the
vocabulary and material being taught. So must be lots of pictures for kids. For example,
learning about animals, you can go through "liveworksheets.com" which can be accessed
in the school's computer lab. Most grade 1 students come from kindergarten schools that
don't speak English, so they are accustomed to hearing and seeing from the pictures in the
books and the pictures in the classroom. The teacher makes the book according to the
subject. We continue to use an independent curriculum from the government, but readjust
it to the needs of Madania school students, such as learning objectives. For example, in
the curriculum there is the keyword "have has", so from that keyword the teachers will
develop it again so that it is much more interesting..”). (“..Kebanyakan dalam bukunya itu
gambar-gambar. Hal tersebut dikarenakan masih ada beberapa siswa yang belum terlalu
lancar membaca, terutama bahasa inggris. Jadi, misalnya seperti “reading
comprehension” masih dibacakan lalu dibantu dengan gambar-gambar sehingga siswa
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lebih mudah memahami kosakata serta materi yang diajarkan . Jadi harus banyak gambar
untuk anak-anak. Contohnya belajar tentang hewan, bisa melalui “liveworksheets.com”
yang bisa diakses di lab computer sekolah. Siswa kelas 1 kan kebanyakan dari sekolah TK
yang tidak berbahasa inggris, makanya dibiasakan untuk mendengar dan melihat dari
gambar-gambar yang ada di buku dan gambar yang ada diruang kelas. Guru yang bikin
bukunya sesuai mata pelajarannya. Kami tetap menggunakan kurikulum merdeka dari
pemerintah, namun disesuaikan kembali dengan kebutuhan siswa sekolah Madania,
seperti tujuan pembelajarannya. Misalnya di kurikulum itu ada keyword “have has” jadi
dari keyword itu guru-guru kembangkan lagi sehingga jauh lebih menarik..”).
-Ifah, Base Teacher of Class 1’.
DISCUSSION
This research was done by the researcher at Madania School Makassar. It required for the
observation and interview. The data obtained were then analyzed and described based on the
research objectives.
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b). The teaching and learning strategies applied at Madania School Makassar.
Old style oriented learning from the teacher must shift to students, with the term teacher
oriented to become student oriented (Hikmawati, 2020). For this reason, it is necessary to
seriously think about what teaching and learning strategies should be applied and what are the
teaching and learning strategies. Researchers found that the Madania school had implemented
a student-oriented strategy in which students could be actively involved in the learning process.
This is based on the results of observations that have been made, researchers found that students
seemed enthusiastic during the learning process.
The expected learning from educational goals is active learning (active learning) which is
intended to keep students' attention so that they remain focused on the learning process as a
whole. We can design active learning with the use of various interesting learning media, models
and methods, so that students don't get bored quickly, are always focused, and have fun without
losing the essence of ongoing learning. convey and present a message or information (Santoso,
Muniroh, Akmaliah, 2019). This is in accordance with the learning process that takes place at
Madania Makassar School.
c). Utilizing computer technology, as a learning medium it can convey learning material
textually, audio and images.
Teaching English vocabulary by "connecting words and pictures" and "repeat the words"
to Madania school students is not only done through pictures in books, but also through
computers and television screens provided by the school. In line with the research conducted
by Ariyati & Misriati who argued that one of the learning methods that can currently be
developed is by utilizing computer technology, as a learning medium it can convey learning
material textually, audio and images (Ariyati & Misriati, 2016).
d). The implementation of learning English requires learning methods that are fun for students
and can also build self-confidence, motivation, and student creativity.
The biggest challenge found in the field is not only that children do not like learning English
but also that the learning methods are not up to date and tend to be boring Cameron (2001).
However, when making observations, the researchers found different facts at the Makassar
Madania School. Students are given habituation to use English. They look relaxed, enthusiastic
and enthusiastic when learning English. Because the teacher is able to manage the class well
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and use various interesting strategies during learning, such as "coloring the picture". Students
seemed excited to color the pictures with the colored pencils available in class. This is also
because the Madania Makassar school has provided various adequate facilities and
infrastructure, such as television, learning books, stationery and others needed in the teaching
and learning process. In accordance with the statement (Santoso, Muniroh, & Akmaliah, 2019)
to improve the quality of national education. Various efforts have been made, for example
updating the curriculum, improving the quality of teachers, providing libraries, providing
laboratories, structuring education management, and implementing technology products.
Based on the results of the observations that have been made, the researchers found that the
learning process carried out by the teacher in the classroom was very enjoyable. The teacher
applies various methods, such as "Sharing My Story and Coloring the Picture" so that students'
self-confidence and creativity can increase. This is in line with (Uzer, 2019) which states that
the implementation of learning English requires learning methods that are fun for students and
can also build self-confidence, motivation, and student creativity.
a. The reasons why the teachers apply picture in teaching English Vocabulary
The researcher found that the strategy used by the teacher in teaching vocabulary using
pictures was by Repeating the Words, Coloring the Picture, Find the Picture, Connecting
Words and Pictures, Name the Object Shown in the Picture. Based on the results of interviews
with English teachers, the purpose of teaching strategies using pictures is to make learning
more interesting and fun. This is in line with the statement (Achmad, 2018) which suggests
that visual media or pictures are often used to enhance a more interesting learning atmosphere.
b. Educational reform must continue to be carried out in order to improve the quality of
education
Based on the results of interviews with the academic coordinator of the Madania Makassar
school, researchers found that the implementation of teaching strategies carried out by teachers
cannot be separated from planning, development and evaluation which are carried out
continuously to achieve the learning objectives expected by the school. This is in line with the
statement (Santoso, Muniroh, Akmaliah, 2019) which argues that the role of education is very
important to create an intelligent, dynamic and democratic life. Therefore, educational reform
must continue to be carried out in order to improve the quality of education.
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CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results of observations and interviews with teachers conducted at Madania
Makassar School, it was found that the strategies for teaching vocabulary using pictures are
varied. The teaching strategies used are, Repeat the Words, Coloring the Picture, Grouping
Words, Find the Picture, Connecting Words and Pictures, and Name the Object Shown in the
Picture. During the learning process, the teacher can manage the class well so that students are
actively involved in learning. The books used during the learning process are books designed
by the teacher, but still guided by the government's curriculum.
Books made by teachers are designed based on students' ability levels. The books made
are dominated by pictures and teaching instructions, making it easier for teachers to teach.
Through the book, the teacher applies various strategies for teaching vocabulary using pictures.
Images are considered to be able to help students' understanding of vocabulary. In addition to
the use of books, other media used are in the form of television and computer screens which
also display images.
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