The Implementation of Word Sort Strategy in Vocabulary Learning for Elementary School at Santiwit Songkhla Thailand

Trisna, Yurida Ma'rifatul (2025) The Implementation of Word Sort Strategy in Vocabulary Learning for Elementary School at Santiwit Songkhla Thailand. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

This study was motivated by students' difficulties in learning English. Most Thai students think that English is a difficult language, especially for beginners. For them English is a foreign language that they rarely use in their daily lives. They just stay silent when learning English. This is due to the lack of English vocabulary owned by students, so students lack interaction during English learning. The most important problem factors experienced by third grade students are the differences in the letters of the Akson Thai (อักษรไทย) and the English Alphabet, learning methods that are less varied and monotonous, lack of student enthusiasm when learning English, and lack of English teachers.
The setting of this research at Elementary School at Santiwit Songkhla Thailand. The research focus as follow: a). How was the implementation of word sort strategy in vocabulary learning for Elementary School at Santiwit Songkhla Thailand, b). What challenges did the teacher face of the implementation of word sort strategy in vocabulary learning for Elementary School at Santiwit Songkhla Thailand. This study aims: a). To describe the implementation of word sort strategy in vocabulary learning for Elementary School at Santiwit Songkhla Thailand, b). To find out the teacher challenges did face of word sort strategy in vocabulary learning for Elementary School at Santiwit Songkhla Thailand.
This study used descriptive qualitative approach as its research design. This research was conducted in the 3rd grade of elementary school Santiwit Songkhla Thailand. Meanwhile, the researcher used purposive sampling so that the subjects were the English teacher and one 3rd grade elementary school student. Data collection includes: observation, semi interview, and documentation. In addition, this study used data analysis includes: data condensation, data display, and drawing and verifying conclusion. Finally, data validity was clarified through source triangulation and technique triangulation.
The results showed that: 1). a. The implementation of word sort strategy by the teacher succesful, especially the use of closed word sort can help students' to understand vocabulary learning and interest in learning English, b. This strategy answers challenges such as lack enthusiasm and lack of vocabulary in a fun and interactive way of learning, for teacher this strategy is useful, although there are still challenges such as some students are still passive, preparation of varied learning media requires time, energy and costs.

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