Utilizing Youtube Video As A Supplementary Resource for Teaching Vocabulary: A Study of Seventh-Grade Students of Junior High School

Zahro, Siti Fatimatus (2022) Utilizing Youtube Video As A Supplementary Resource for Teaching Vocabulary: A Study of Seventh-Grade Students of Junior High School. Undergraduate thesis, UIN KH Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

Siti Fatimatus Zahro, 2022: Utilizing Youtube Video As A Supplementary Resource for
Teaching Vocabulary: A Study of Seventh-Grade Students of Junior High School

Keywords: Youtube Video, Teaching Vocabulary, Supplementary Resource for Teaching
Vocabulary

Learning English vocabulary is one of the fundamental aspects of language development. To
master the four basic skills in English, namely speaking, reading, listening and writing, students
must first learn vocabulary to support these four skills. Along with the development of science and
technology which makes it easier for us to access various learning resources, it allows every teacher
to use various learning resources and media choices according to the material to be taught. One of
the uses of technology that can be used to improve students' English vocabulary is by using videos
from youtube. While there is increasing researches about learning vocabulary while viewing video,
little is known about the students‟ respond and engagement to the role of youtube in their English
classroom activities. This research reports on utilizing youtube video as a supplementary resource to
teach vocabulary learning in Junior High School.
The research focused on two subsets. The first subset was students' responses to the
classroom activities by utilizing youtube videos as a supplementary resource in learning vocabulary
and the second subset was students‟ engagement during the use of a youtube video as a
supplementary resource in teaching vocabulary. The objectives of the research are: (1) To describe
the ways students‟ respond to the classroom activities by utilizing youtube video as a supplementary
resource in learning vocabulary, (2) to know students‟ engagement during the use of a youtube
video as a supplementary resource in teaching vocabulary.
This research used a descriptive qualitative research method. Data collection techniques used
observation, interview, and document review. The data analysis technique used data condensation,
data display, and verifying conclusion. To check trustworthines of the data used source
triangulation and technique triangulation.This research was conducted at one of school in boarding
school in Panti, namely MTs Bustanul Ulum, Kemiri. In which the participants were seventh-grade
students of MTs Bustanul Ulum, Kemiri, Panti.This research was conducted at this school because
this school already uses youtube videos as a supplementary resource in learning vocabulary.
Findings indicate that students gave positive respond when utilizing youtube videos as a
supplementary resource in learning vocabulary give positive response, namely: 1.) When the
learning video and the teacher are explaining, all students are silent and pay close attention, 2.)
Students looked more excited and enthusiastic when learning vocabulary using videos from
youtube, 3.) Students looked enjoy in class during English learning, and 4.) students often asked
when there was something they don‟t understand. The students‟ engagement during the
implementation of youtube video as a supplementary resource in teaching vocabulary consists of:
(1) Emotional engagement (Students have high enthusiasm and curiosity and there are also some
students who feel anxious), (2) Behavioral engagement (Students always pay attention, ask
questions, and serious about doing the assignments), and (3) Cognitive engagement (Students‟
confidence, discussion with friends and also helping and giving advice to their friends). Overall,
utilizing youtube video in learning vocabulary demonstrated a great potential, engaged students‟
enthusiastic about learning and during learning activities.

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