Enhance Second Language Vocabulary Sights Level through Interactive Strategies of Grade Five Pupils at Paaralang Elementarya ng Janaojanao

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Vocabulary learning is effective when it entails active engagement that goes beyond definitional knowledge. In this study, the researchers classified effective and efficient strategies to improve pupils’ knowledge in second language. Different teaching strategies and methods are implemented in the K-12 Curriculum but despite that, teachers must choose and execute the most appropriate strategies for their learners. That's the reason why the researchers decided to study how effective interactive strategies are to improve second language vocabulary sights of their pupils.

METHODS

The researchers identified their respondents based on different criteria and utilized Stratified Random Sampling Technique. Multiple data-gathering procedures were used namely: list of 1000 vocabulary sights, checklist, questionnaire, and proposed interactive teaching strategies. Also, the following data gathering tools were used: focus group discussion, survey method, and retrospective interview guide to achieve the goals of the study. The tools and gathered data were prepared, validated, distributed, tallied, and interpreted to identify and determine the second language vocabulary sights of pupils and discover the proposed interactive strategies in teaching second language vocabulary.

RESULTS

The various difficulties faced by the students are as follows: (1) almost all of the students have difficulties pronouncing the words, (2) how to write and spell, (3) various grammatical forms of words known as inflections, (4) difficulties in choosing the appropriate meaning of the words, (5) confusion in using the word based on the context, and (6) students were also confused when they found words or expressions that were idiomatic. The Interactive Strategies suitable in enhancing second language vocabulary sights levels as perceived by Grade Five pupils are student pair activities, game activities, and brainstorming. Ninety percent (90%) of the respondents improved their vocabulary sights level.

DISCUSSIONS

Learning new vocabulary is not simply a matter of asking students to open a dictionary or their mobile apps. In explaining new terminology, dictionaries sometimes use words that themselves need clarification. This can become a frustrating, vicious exercise for the learner. It is hoped that frequent use of interactive teaching strategies will help to make vocabulary enrichment more exploratory, interesting, enlightening, and of practical value to our pupils.