Teaching Vocabulary to Young Learner Through Song and Movement
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Song and Movement, Vocabulary, Teaching Vocabulary, Young LearnerAbstract
This research aims to describe the use of songs and movement in teaching vocabulary to young learners. Vocabulary is a crucial component of language development, yet many young learners find it challenging. This study describes how combining songs with physical movements can make learning vocabulary more enjoyable and effective. By associating vocabulary with actions and music, students are able to understand more and retain vocabulary. The research includes a review of previous studies and how the song and movement were implemented in a classroom setting. This study employs a qualitative research approach taken from field note to describe the process of teaching vocabulary through the song and movement. The results showed that song and movement is very effective for helping students learning English vocabulary. Students also enjoyed the lessons more, showing higher engagement and enthusiasm in teaching learning process. The study also discusses practical challenges, such as selecting age-appropriate songs, ensuring activities align with curriculum goals, and addressing varying learning needs. The discussion highlights the challenges vocabulary learning to young learners, the advantages of songs and movement, and step-by-step strategies for integrating this media in the classroom. These findings offer valuable insights for teachers to get more ideas in teaching vocabulary to young learner.
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