Wordwall: Media for Enriching Vocabulary of Sixth Graders
Abstract
This study explores the development and implementation of Wordwall-based educational games designed to supplement the "My Next Word" book for sixth-grade students in SD Negeri 1 Baktiseraga Singaraja, Indonesia. The research aimed to enhance vocabulary acquisition through interactive and engaging digital learning experiences aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum's educational objectives. Various game types were developed, integrating multimedia elements such as images and audio to enrich the learning process. The study followed a structured approach, including blueprint formulation, iterative development, quality assessment, and real-world testing to optimize educational effectiveness. Findings highlight the potential of digital educational games in supporting language learning and fostering student engagement in primary school environments.
Keywords: Digital Learning, Primary Education, Vocabulary Acquisition, Wordwall Educational Games
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Kasihani, S. (2007). English for Young Learners Melejitkan Potensi Anak Melalui English Class yangFun, Asyik, dan Menarik. Jakarta : Bumi Aksara.
Khasanah, P.M.A., Chamdani, & Susiani, T.S. (2014). Upaya Meningkatkan Penguasaan Kosakata Bahasa Inggris melalui Penggunaan Media Kartu Domino Kata Bergambar Siswa Kelas V SD, Skripsi, FKIP PGSD, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta.
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Richey, R. C., & Klein, J. D. (2005). Developmental research methods: Creating knowledge from instructional design and development practice. Journal of Computing in Higher Education Spring, 16(2), 23–38.
Richey, R. C., & Klein, J. D. (2014). Design and Development Research. In Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology (pp. 141-150). New York, NY: Springer.
Santosa, I., Nurkhamidah, N., & Arianti, T. (2021). Tren Pemanfaatan Teknologi Pembelajaran Dalam Pengajaran Kosakata Bahasa Inggris Pada Sekolah Dasar. Jurnal Holistika, 5(2), 72.
Shin, Joan Kang, Teaching English to Young Learners, University of Maryland: English Language Center.
Siwi, R. R., Tampubolon, M., Asi, R., Siahaan, E., Mery, M., Silalahi, R., Hasibuan, L. F., Sinaga, D. P., Harahap, N. H., Firdaus, M. H., & Habeahan, W. L. (2023). Nama-nama benda di lingkungan sekolah dengan menggunakan flash card di sd negeri 104211. 1(1), 8–11.
Slattery, Mary dan Willis, J. (2001). Bahasa Inggris untuk Guru Sekolah Dasar. Cina: Universitas Oxford Tekan.
Suprianti, G. A. P. (2020). Powtoon Animation Video: A Learning Media for the Sixth Graders. VELES Voices of English Language Education Society, 4(2), 152–162.
Supriyono. (2018). “Pentingnya Media Pembelajaran Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa.” Pendidikan Dasar II: 43–48.
Tomlinson. (2005). Materials Development in Language Teaching. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
Understanding, E. (2009). Characteristics of Young Learners. 1–30.
Wahyuwidiati, L. (2015). Developing Motion Pictures for Teaching Descriptive Text (A Case of the Second Grade Students of SMP Negeri 7 Tegal in the Academic Year of 2014/2015).
Willis, H. and Enno Klamer. (1985). A Brief Handbook of English: 2nd Edition. U.S.A.: Harcourt Brace Javanovich, Inc.
Wilkins, D. A. (1983). Linguistics in Language Teaching. London: Edward Arnold.
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