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TEACHING VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS USING FLASHCARD AT BA AISYIYAH KADILANGU
IN 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
RESEARCH PAPER
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education
in English Department
by
NITA MYLA WARDANI A320 110 146
SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
ii APPROVAL
TEACHING VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS USING FLASHCARD AT BA AISYIYAH KADILANGU
IN 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR; A Descriptive Study
RESEARCH PAPER
by
NITA MYLA WARDANI A 320110146
Approved to be Examined by Consultant
First Consultant Second Consultant
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ACCEPTANCE
TEACHING VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS USING FLASHCARD AT BA AISYIYAH KADILANGU
IN 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
by
NITA MYLA WARDANI A320110146
Accepted and Approved by the Board of Examiners School of Teacher Training and Education
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on November 10, 2015
Team of Examiners:
1. Aryati Prasetyarini, M.Pd. ( )
(Chair Person)
2. Nur Hidayat, M.Pd. ( )
(Member I)
3. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum ( )
(Member II)
Dean,
iv TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper, there is no plagiarism of the previous literary works which have been raised to obtain bachelor degree of a university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or published by others, except those in which the writing are referred in the manuscript and mentioned in the literary review and bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, hence I will be fully responsible.
Surakarta, October 2015
v MOTTO
“Sesungguhnya Allah sekali-kali tidak akan mengubah suatu
nikmat yang telah dianugerahkan-Nya kepada satu kaum, hingga
kaum itu merubah apa yang ada pada diri mereka sendiri, dan
sesungguhnya Allah Maha Mendengar lagi Maha Mengetahui”
(QS. Al-Anfal :53)
“Ilmu menjaga ahlinya tuk selalu taqwa dan berhias malu. Jika
kagum pada diamnya, dia bicara. Jika kagum pada bicaranya, dia
diam”
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DEDICATION
This research paper is proundly dedicated to:
Alloh SWT,
My beloved father and mother,
My beloved sisters and brothers,
All my family,
My lovely bestfriend, and
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamu;alaikum Wr.Wb
Alhamdulilahirabbil’alamin, praise and thank to Alloh SWT, the Almighty God, for blessing ang guiding so the writer completes this research paper entitled “TEACHING VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS USING FLASHCARD AT BA AISYIYAH KADILANGU IN 2014/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR” as a requirement for getting Bachelor Degree of Education in Department of English Education at Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Praise is also given to Prophet Muhammad SAW, who has guided mankind to the right path blessed by the Lord.
On this occasion, the writer would like to say her gratitude to everyone who has given their help, advice, encouragement, and support in accomplishing this research paper. Therefore, the writer would like to expresses her appreciation and gratitude to the persons who have given contribution to her to finish the research paper, among others are;
1. Prof. Dr. Harun Djoko Prayitno, M. Hum, Dean of School of Teacher Training and Education of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, who has given approval her research paper,
2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D., Head of English Department of Muhammadiyah of University of Surakarta, who has given permission her to write the research paper,
3. Aryati Prasetyarini, M.Pd., the first consultant who has given support, guidance, advice, suggestion and correction during completion of this research,
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5. All lecturers in English Department of Muhammadiyah of University of Surakarta who has helped and guided for all of their benefacial knowledge to the writer,
6. Azizah Retno, S.Pdi., as a headmaster of BA Aisyiyah Kadilangu for giving permission in conducting the research paper in her institution, 7. Umiyatun, S.Pd., as a teacher of BA Aisyiyah Kadilangu who gives nice
help and cooperation,
8. All students at BA Aisyiyah Kadilangu especially class B, who has given their attention during teaching-learning process and helping her in collecting the data,
9. Her beloved parents “Bapak – Ibu” thanks a lot for the prayer, love, motivation, support, advice, guidance, and material for her life,
10.Her beloved sisters and brothers, thanks for never give up and support on her,
11.Her lovely friend “Lirin, Silmi, Rima, Sella and Rossy” thank you for
always being her best supporter, and making her life unforgettable, 12.Her best friend “Nopa and Dedy”,
13.All my friends “Luluk, Ratih, Randy, Dimas, Yafi, Randy, Winda” thanks for your nice friendship, and
14.All my friends in English Department thanks for kindness.
The writer realizes that this research is far from being perfect, so any criticism to improve is welcome. Finnaly, she hopes this research will be useful for the reader who wants to develop the teaching-learning process of English.
Wassalamu’alaikum Wr.Wb
Surakarta, October 2015
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D. Objective of the Research ... 3
E. Significance of the Research ... 4
F. Research Paper Organization ... 4
CHAPTER II : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ... 6
A. Previous Study ... 6
B. General Concept of Vocabulary ... 7
1. Notion of Vocabulary ... 7
2. Types of Vocabulary ……… ... 7
C. Teaching Vocabulary ... 8
1. Purpose of Teaching Vocabulary ... 8
2. Procedure of Teaching Vocabulary ... 9
3. Aspect of Teaching Vocabulary ... 10
D. Teaching Media ... 10
1. Notion of Teaching Media ... 10
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E. Flashcard for Teaching Vocabulary ... 11
1. Notion of Flashcard ... 11
2. Kinds of Flashcard ... 11
3. Why use Flashcard ... 12
F. Young Learners ... 12
G. Procedure of Teaching Vocabulary Using Flashcard ... 14
CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD ... 15
A. Type of the Study ... 15
B. Subject of the Study ... 15
C. Object of the Study ... 15
D. Data and Data Source... 15
E. Method of Collecting Data... 16
F. Technique of Analyzing Data ... 17
CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION ... 18
A. Research Finding ... 18
1. The Implementation of Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learners Using Flashcard at BA Aisyiyah Kadilangu ... 18
2. The Students Response to Teaching Vocabulary using Flashcard ... 39
3. The Strength and Weakness of Teaching Vocabulary using Flashcard ... 40
B. Discussion ... 43
CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 47
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B. Suggestion ... 48 BIBLIOGRAPHY
xii SUMMARY
Nita Myla Wardani, A320110146, TEACHING VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS USING FLASHCARD AT BA AISYIYAH KADILANGU IN 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR. Research Paper. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2015.
In general, this study aims (1) to describe the implementation of teaching vocabulary to young learners using flashcard at BA Aisyiyah Kadilangu and especially (a) the objective, (b) the materials and (c) teaching procedures, (2) to describe the students’ response, (3) to describe the strength and weakness of teaching vocabulary using flashcard.
The type of this research is descriptive qualitative research. The researcher collects the data by observing the teaching learning process, conducting interview with teacher and students, and analyzes documentation during teaching-learning process. The technique for analyzing data is data reduction, data display, and conclusion.
The result of this research shows that: (1) the implementation of teaching vocabulary to young learners using flashcard at BA Aisyiyah Kadilangu consists
of the objective of teaching vocabulary is to improve the students’ vocabulary mastery. The textbook used is entitled “English with Fun” and the material is
animals. There are three activities in teaching-learning process, such as: opening, learning activities, and closing (2) most of the students gave good responses. They enjoyed the teaching-learning process. They were very interested in the process of learning English. It is making the students active and confidence because they do a lot of activities by using flashcard (3) It facilitates the students to base vocabulary by memorizing the word by using real picture.
