THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SILENT WAY METHOD TO INCREASE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN SMPN 3 SUKOHARJO
effectiveness, vocabulary skills, silent way
Abstract
This study aimed to improve the vocabulary skills of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Sukoharjo using the Silent Way method. The research adopted a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design, conducted over two cycles during the 2023/2024 academic year. The sample consisted of one randomly selected class from the 8th grade, and data were collected using a mixed-method approach, including interviews, observations, field notes, and tests. The pre-test and post-test scores were used to measure the effectiveness of the intervention. The study concluded that the Silent Way method effectively enhances vocabulary acquisition by engaging students and fostering active participation. These findings suggest that innovative, student-centered teaching methods can significantly improve language learning outcomes. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects of such methods on vocabulary retention and overall language proficiency.
Downloads
References
ALQAHTANI, M. (2015). The importance of vocabulary in language learning and how to be taught. International Journal of Teaching and Education, III(3), 21–34. https://doi.org/10.20472/te.2015.3.3.002
Andrini, V. S. (2016). Journal of Education and Practice www.iiste.org ISSN (Vol. 7, Issue 3). Online. www.iiste.org
Budiharto, A. (2018). The Role of Silent Way Method to English Teaching in a Private Islamic Middle School. Jurnal SOLMA, 7(2), 161. https://doi.org/10.29405/solma.v7i2.1396
Çelik, S. (n.d.). Approaches and principles in English as a foreign language (EFL) education.
Ghalebi, R., Sadighi, F., & Bagheri, M. S. (2020). Vocabulary learning strategies: A comparative study of EFL learners. Cogent Psychology, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2020.1824306
Khasinah, S. (2013). CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH. In Jurnal Pionir (Vol. 1, Issue 1).
Manara, C., & Hidajat, L. (n.d.). INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING Chief Editor. http://ojs.atmajaya.ac.id/index.php/ijelt
Pradana, S. A., & Pd, M. (n.d.). Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for S1-Degree.
Riski, H., Rahman, F., & Sadik, A. (2018). IMPROVING THE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH SILENT WAY METHOD AT SMU NEGERI 12 MAKASSAR. 303 | JURNAL ILMU BUDAYA, 6(2).
