IMPROVING STUDENT’S VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH THE USE OF VOCAB- MIME FOR PRE- SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BILINGUAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2021/2022

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to know the vocabulary mastery improvement of students in Bilingual Community School through the use of Vocab Mime. The method of study used was classroom action research, and was conducted in two cycles, the steps in this method were: 1) Planning, 2) Action, 3) Observing, and 4) Reflecting. The findings of this study showed that in the first cycle, teacher used vocab mime game to teach new vocabulary but the students were still confused in implementing and collaborating on the game. The score that has been achieved was still in intermediate level. This showed that the research target has not been achieved yet. Meanwhile, in cycle II there were several improvements that had been achieved. Student achievement in mastering vocabulary in cycle II increased. The Activeness of students was increase. The students were paying attention to the teacher's explanation. The score of the final test was increase almost perfectly. It can be concluded that Vocab- Mime could improve Students‟ vocabulary mastery.
Keywords: Pre- school students, Vocab- Mime, vocabulary mastery.