Learning Interest To Improve English Vocabulary Mastery Grade Vii Students At Smp Citra Negara Depok
Keywords:
Learning Interest, Vocabulary Mastery, English, Junior High School StudentsAbstract
This study aims to find out how learning interest improves the mastery of United Kingdom vocabulary in grade VII students at SMP Citra Negara Depok. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design, where data is collected through in-depth interviews with students and teachers, participatory observation during the learning process, and analysis of documentation related to the development of student vocabulary. The interview is focused on the student's experience in the process of learning the United Kingdom and how their interests are developing. Observations are made to observe student interactions during teaching and learning activities and how their interests are reflected in participation. The analyzed documentation includes teacher notes and student assignment results related to vocabulary mastery. The results of the study show that students who have a high interest in learning tend to master new vocabulary faster and are more active in learning United Kingdom. The contribution of this research is to provide in-depth insight into the role of learning interest in the process of language acquisition, especially in the context of education at the junior high school level.
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