Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris Menggunakan Cerita Pendek: Sebuah Teknik untuk Meningkatkan Daya Ingat Kosakata Siswa di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan

Novi Siti Noer Ajizah; Imam Sudarmaji

doi:10.51747/jp.v12i1.2247

Novi Siti Noer Ajizah Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf
Imam Sudarmaji Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51747/jp.v12i1.2247

Abstract

Vocabulary mastery is one of the important aspects in learning English, especially in Vocational High Schools (SMK) in Indonesia. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using short stories as learning media in improving students' vocabulary recall. The study was conducted using Classroom Action Research (PTK) method with pre-test and post-test design, involving 36 students in class Xl in one of the vocational schools in Tangerang as subjects. The research instruments included a vocabulary comprehension test and an interview to find out students' perceptions. The data was analysed using the results of the pre-test and post-test, as well as a survey on students' responses to the method, from 72.5 in the pre-test to 82.5 in the second post-test, with a percentage increase of 13.8%. This indicates that short stories can be an effective medium to help students understand and also remember new vocabulary. Nonetheless, this researcher also found challenges in strengthening the understanding of new terms in depth. In conclusion, the use of short stories is effective in improving students' vocabulary acquisition. The implication of this study is the need for innovation in learning methods that are more interesting and interactive to increase students' learning motivation, while ensuring sustainable vocabulary understanding.