Development of a Communicative approach through Songs and Games to improve Reading Comprehension student's of class XI Citra Bangsa
Abstract
This study focuses on the development of learning videos to improve students' vocabulary acquisition at SMP Negeri 4 Bilah Hulu. Recognizing the challenges faced by students in mastering English vocabulary, the study aims to create engaging, contextually relevant multimedia resources tailored to their learning needs. Using the Research and Development (R&D) methodology, the study follows a systematic process that includes needs analysis, design, development, validation, implementation, and evaluation. The needs analysis identified students' difficulties in vocabulary learning and highlighted the limitations of traditional instructional methods. Based on these findings, learning videos were designed to incorporate animations, real-life scenarios, and interactive quizzes. These videos were validated by experts in language teaching and multimedia design to ensure their pedagogical effectiveness and content accuracy. The implementation phase involved integrating the videos into classroom instruction over six weeks. Students’ vocabulary performance was assessed using pre- and post-tests, while their engagement and motivation levels were evaluated through questionnaires and teacher observations. Results demonstrated a significant improvement in vocabulary acquisition, with post-test scores showing a 25% increase on average. Students reported higher levels of engagement, and teachers found the videos to be valuable instructional aids. The study concludes that learning videos are an effective tool for enhancing vocabulary acquisition and fostering student motivation in junior high school settings. It recommends further research to explore the scalability of this approach in other educational contexts and to address technical challenges encountered during implementation
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