Pengajaran Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Melalui Active Learning

Abstract

This study was focused on the progressive in increasing the quality of students’ vocabulary mastery based on the specific tpics such as color, type of food and beverage, human body, and family members. The material was conveyed through the implementation of Active Learning in the first Grade students of SDN Mulyasari 1, Bandung. This research was conducted into two cycles. The results obtained in the first activity cycle consisted of the teachers’ activities in implementing active learning was about 80% and the amount of class athmosphere was 65.25%. Meanwhile, the evaluation of student learning activities on the assignment sheet reached the average 7.74, 8.78 formative test, and analysis of the vocabulary teaching reached 75%.  Meanwhile, in the second cycle, the results obtained by teachers’ activity was 90% and 89.25% for class atmosphere. The average value obtained by students during the assignment sheet is 8.06, the average value of formative test reached 8.96, and the analysis of vocabulary teaching was 85%. Based on the results above, it was clear that the implementation of active learning in mastering English vocabulary would help students in remembering or even mastering that vocabulary. This achievement was inseparable from the use of instructional media and attractive teaching methods for learners.