Vocabulary Skills of Grade 10-Charity: Basis for An Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The English subject is a communication subject. In most English classes, students do not listen to or speak much English. They do not have enough confidence to stand and speak. Being ashamed and afraid that they might commit grammatical errors and the wrong choice of words pushes them to permit them to speak using the mother tongue to remain on their seats and wait for the ring to bell. The researcher found the scenario very alarming. These students are considered to be the next generation's leaders and nation builders. They must be fully equipped and holistic in terms of communication. This action research tends to assess and make a plan of action for the enhancement of the vocabulary skills of Grade 10-Charity of Balas Buco Sta. Maria National High School.

METHODS

This research used a Qualitative Descriptive Method based on a 25-item questionnaire of Schmitt's Taxonomy to twenty-three (23) males and twenty-four(24) females with a total of forty-seven (47) Grade 10-Charity students.

RESULTS

Results revealed that out of forty-seven (47) respondents, only sixteen (16) or 34.04% were Independent in terms of Word Recognition while eighteen (18) respondents or 38.30% were Capacities in terms of Comprehension. The findings also showed that in Six Vocabulary LearningStrategies, the most commonly used was Determination Strategy at the highest mean score (44.79). meanwhile, the least used strategy was Cognitive Strategy with the lowest mean score (29.37).

DISCUSSIONS

The results revealed the need to enhance the vocabulary skills of the learners. Teachers play a vital role in motivating learners to take vocabulary seriously. There are games and exercises available online/offline which are of learners' interests. For instance, teachers could encourage the learners to use the dictionary and other learning media. Watching English movies and television shows and listening to English music can be of great help in developing the skill. Furthermore, there will be no most effective way other than using the English language in everyday conversation.