TEACHER’S CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS USING SONGS: A CASE STUDY AT AN ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN JAMBI

Silviana, Silviana and Fajaryani, Nunung and Abrar, Mukhlash (2025) TEACHER’S CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS USING SONGS: A CASE STUDY AT AN ISLAMIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN JAMBI. S1 thesis, Universitas Jambi.

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Abstract

Teaching English Vocabulary, Young Learners, Songs in language teaching, Teacher Challenges, Teaching Strategies. This study aims to explore the challenges and strategies faced by English teachers in teaching vocabulary to young learners using songs at one Islamic Elementary School in Jambi. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with three teachers of different educational backgrounds and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that teachers encountered several challenges, including limited English teaching qualifications, students’ pronunciation and comprehension difficulties, lack of focus, fast or unclear song lyrics, and limited technological resources. To address these issues, teachers applied various strategies such as personal preparation, repetition and homework, reward systems, careful song selection, and utilizing songs from the coursebook. Despite the obstacles, songs were found to be an effective and engaging medium for vocabulary instruction when supported by appropriate teaching strategies. This study provides practical insights for English teachers, especially in rural or under-resourced settings, and highlights the importance of teacher adaptability in enhancing young learners' vocabulary acquisition.

Type:	Thesis (S1)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Teaching English Vocabulary, Young Learners, Songs in language teaching, Teacher Challenges, Teaching Strategies.
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) M Music and Books on Music > ML Literature of music T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	Silviana
Date Deposited:	14 Jul 2025 04:09
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2025 04:09
URI:	https://repository.unja.ac.id/id/eprint/83706

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