The Implementation of Game Using Snake and Ladder in Teaching Vocabulary at Elementary School

Authors

  • Siti Nuridayanti Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri
  • Sulistyani Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri
  • Khoiriyah Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Keywords:

Game, Snake and Ladder Game, Vocabulary

Abstract

This research aims to describe 1) the learning process of vocabulary focuses on meaning and spelling with snake and ladder game; 2) students’ response towards vocabulary learning with snake and ladder game. This research uses descriptive qualitative. The respondent is from teacher and 17 students of grade four at SDN Kalipang 1. The instrument is field-note for class observation, questions for interview and teaching module for documentation. The data obtained is from note of class observation, interview’s answers with the representative students, and documentation. The results of this research shows that the teacher implements snake and ladder game by dividing the students become 2 groups consist of eight or nine students. The teacher teaches vocabularies about daily verbs using pictures. Then, the teacher explained the rules of snake and ladder game. The game’s board has instructions ”Find the correct meaning!” or ”Write the correct spelling!” By utilizing this game, it facilitates students to obtain experience towards the understanding of vocabulary especially in the aspect of meaning and spelling.   

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2024-08-03

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Siti Nuridayanti, Sulistyani, & Khoiriyah. (2024). The Implementation of Game Using Snake and Ladder in Teaching Vocabulary at Elementary School . Prosiding SEMDIKJAR (Seminar Nasional Pendidikan Dan Pembelajaran), 7, 1377–1384. Retrieved from https://proceeding.unpkediri.ac.id/index.php/semdikjar/article/view/5351

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