THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHING VOCABULARY BY USING BALL CATCH GAME FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

AYU, LIA WULANDARI (2026) THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHING VOCABULARY BY USING BALL CATCH GAME FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. Diploma thesis, UIN RADEN INTAN LAMPUNG.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the influence of teaching vocabulary by using the Ball Catch Game (BCG) on elementary school students’ vocabulary mastery. Vocabulary mastery is a fundamental component in learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), especially for young learners who require engaging and interactive learning techniques. Traditional teaching techniques often result in low motivation and limited vocabulary retention; therefore, this study implemented the Ball Catch Game as an alternative gamebased learning technique to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery. This research employed a pre-experimental design using a One Group Pretest–Posttest Design. The population and sample consisted of 24 5th grade of SDN 02 Rejosari, Kotabumi, North Lampung, selected through saturation sampling. The research instrument was a vocabulary test comprising 20 multiple-choice items focusing on nouns and adjectives. Data were collected through pre-test and posttest administrations and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis, including normality testing, homogeneity testing, and paired sample t-test. The results indicated an improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery after the implementation of the Ball Catch Game. The findings showed a significant difference between students’ vocabulary mastery before and after the treatment. These results suggest that teaching vocabulary by using the Ball Catch Game has a positive influence on elementary school students’ vocabulary mastery. Therefore, the Ball Catch Game can be considered an effective and enjoyable teaching technique for improving vocabulary mastery in elementary EFL classrooms.

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