DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL-THEMED PICTURE CARDS TO IMPROVE ENGLISH VOCABULARY OF FIRST GRADE STUDENTS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

This study was conducted due to the limited use of engaging and contextually relevant learning media, particularly in introducing environmental-themed English vocabulary. Teachers still apply traditional approaches, such as memorizing and translating words without the support of attractive visual media, causing students to lose interest quickly and experience difficulties in understanding the meaning of the vocabulary being taught. Students’ difficulty in memorizing and understanding new words is one of the main problems in learning English vocabulary. The main objective of this study was to develop a learning media product in the form of picture cards for first-grade English learning on the topic “My Garden Is Colorful?” in elementary school. The picture card media was designed to be easy for teachers to use and to improve students’ English vocabulary mastery in a more effective and engaging way. This study utilized the ADDIE development model for research and development (R&D), which consists of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Data was collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews. A Likert scale was used to analyse both quantitative and qualitative data. The results of this research and development showed that the validity score assessed by the material expert was 93.33%, the media expert was 94.67%, and the language expert was 90.67%, indicating that the media was considered valid and feasible for use. The evaluation conducted by the educational practitioner showed a practicality score of 4.73, while students’ responses showed a practicality score of 4.80, which was categorized as very practical. Therefore, it can be concluded that the picture card media developed by the researcher met the criteria of validity and practicality and was appropriate for use in first-grade English learning at the elementary school level.

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