Teaching English for Children at Budi Mulia Orphanage with Interactive Games - Flashcard

Yanuarius Seran; Thresia T. Semiun; Fransiska Densiana Luruk; Delti Yulita; Jose Da Conceicao Verdial; Edmundus Bouk; Antonio Constantino Soares; Maria Fridolin Naben; Maria Wihelmina Wisrance; Petrus Banfoe

doi:10.32938/jpsh.v5i1.10361

Authors

Yanuarius Seran Universitas Timor
Thresia T. Semiun Universitas Timor
Fransiska Densiana Luruk Universitas Timor
Delti Yulita Universitas Timor
Jose Da Conceicao Verdial Universitas Timor
Edmundus Bouk Universitas Timor
Antonio Constantino Soares Instituto São João de Brito
Maria Fridolin Naben Universitas Timor
Maria Wihelmina Wisrance Universitas
Petrus Banfoe Universitas Timor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32938/jpsh.v5i1.10361

Keywords:

Flashcard, Interactive Game, Ponunciation, Teaching English Vocabulary

Abstract

The urgency of this community service lies in the persistent difficulties faced by children in comprehending English, particularly in mastering vocabulary. Therefore, the objective of this community service was to teach children with interactive and interesting games and provide vocabulary mastery. The method used in this activity was interactive games – flashcard. Vocabulary test was given at every meeting to evaluate participants’ vocabulary mastery. The result of this activity showed that the participants were very enthusiastic and they fully took part and in every session of this activity. They obtained more new vocabulary and learned pronunciation of plenty of new vocabulary. The average score of the first meeting was 42% for transportation vocabulary and 58% for body part vocabulary. On the second day, the average score was 24% for vegetables vocabulary and 46% for tools for eating and drinking. The score improved on the third day where 94% for transportation, 96% for body part, 100% for vegetables, and 98% for tools for eating and drinking. The score also got significantly improved on the fourth day where 94% for transportation, 98% for body part, 100% for vegetables, and 98% for tools for eating and drinking. The fifth meeting created a good result where participants score was 91% on average. This overall result proved that participants obtained significant vocabulary achievement.

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