INCREASING STUDENTS ENGLISH VOCABULARY BY USING ONE-ON-ONE PEER VOCABULARY CHECKING TECHNIQUE WITH GRADE X STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 1 TUAL Presented by SEMUEL KURIAKE BALUBUN BEST PRACTICE At THE NATIONAL SELECTION OF BEST TEACHERS 2015

The aim of English teaching at Senior Highschool (SMA): developing communication skills developing abilities to think and reason cultivating cultural and Indonesian national values Effective Communication requires language skills and word knowledge High Grades (80 – 90) Can’t Speak BACKGROUND

1.Lack of Vocabulary 2. No English Dictionary Library Destroyed by Fire & Watering PROBLEMS

WAYS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS 1. Use one-on-one peer vocabulary checking technique. 2. Making procurement of English Dictionary

REASONS FOR THE SELECTION OF PROBLEM- SOLVING STRATEGIES 1.Time efficient for teacher. 2.Encourages students to study in a collaborative learning context. 3.It also provides opportunity for students to strengthen the cultural values and character of the Indonesian nation. 4.Psychologically bring more relax and friendly atmosphere. 5.Availability of Dictionary will support student’s vocabulary growth.

Problem Solving Framework How to increase grade 10 students of SMA Negeri 1 Tual’s English vocabulary efficiently, raise their awareness about the importance of English vocabulary as well as support their learning with sufficient English dictionary? Library Study Info Gather ing Identification of suitable technique/strategy and ways to procure English Dictionary Develop Students Motivation & Interest Introduction of technique used, Pairing & Participative planning Implementation and Conditioning Implementation and Conditioning Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and Evaluation Out-come/ Result

THE RESULTS AND IMPACTS The number of student and their average vocabulary growth

Increase in Students’ English Learning Achievements

2. Increased Motivation and Awareness THE RESULTS AND IMPACTS

3.Procurement of 100 Dictionaries contribute to successful classroom conditioning

4. Strengthening of Cultural And National Character Values THE RESULTS AND IMPACTS Nationalism Responsibility Honesty Independency Hardworking Social Care Curiosity Friendliness

OBSTACLES ENCOUNTERED 1.Lack of attentions occurred on pronunciation. 2.Students spend extra cost 3.Not all English teachers willing to use the Dictionaries procured.

SUPPORTING FACTORS 1.Student’s awareness and motivation to be successful learners. 2.Parents support and attention to the success of students learning. 3.Social participation of donors in the procurement of English dictionaries. 4.The school principal is very supportive

CONCLUSIONS One-on-One Peer Vocabulary checking technique successfully: 1.Increase student’s English vocabulary and promote greater learning achievement. 2.Develop Awareness and motivation. 3.Develop students social and interpersonal skills as well as strengthening the cultivation of cultural values and national character 4.Involving students together in planning their learning activities will foster self-confidence and responsibility. 5.Classroom conditioning of using English dictionary contribue to the growth of student’s vocabulary.

RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Try the technique with your students. 2. Make it as a school policy for all grades in high school. 3. Involve in planning and actively monitoring their learning progress. It develop a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to their study. 4. Establish a professional net-work of English Teachers to share ideas on students performance.

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