THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TPR (TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE) METHOD IN ENHANCING STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY

Abstract

Mastering vocabulary plays a crucial role in language acquisition by enhancing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Introducing English vocabulary to young learners is fundamental to establishing a good language base. Research emphasizes the challenges elementary students face in vocabulary acquisition, emphasizing the necessity for innovative teaching methods beyond conventional approaches. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the total physical response method in improving students' vocabulary. Using a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest model with the population of the 4^th grade student of SD Inpres 7/83 Pasempe, the data analysis employing a paired sample t-test revealed a significant increase in the average score from the pre-test to the post-test, with an average improvement of 31% and a substantial significance value (Sig 2-tailed) of 0.001. These findings indicate a notable enhancement in students' vocabulary proficiency following the implementation of the total physical response method. As a result, H1 is accepted, while H2 is rejected.