The Use of Vocabulary Books in Vocabulary Development: A Case Study of The Tenth Grades
Keywords:
Vocabulary, Vocabulary Book, Vocabulary DevelopmentAbstract
Low mastery of English vocabularyremains a significant challenge for vocational high
school students, particularly those in the 10th-grade
TSM class at SMK Islam 2 Wlingi. Many students
experience difficulties with pronunciation, spelling,
and understanding words with multiple meanings,
which limits their ability to develop broader language
skills. The purpose of this study was to explore the
implementation of a vocabulary book as a learning
medium and to investigate students’ responses toward
its use in vocabulary development. This research
employed a qualitative case study design involving one
English teacher and three students with different
proficiency levels. Data were collected through
interviews, classroom observations, and
documentation from November 2024 to June 2025.
Thematic analysis was applied based on the framework
of data reduction, data display, and conclusion
drawing. The results showed that the vocabulary book
was implemented through activities such as vocabulary
listing, contextual reading, sentence making, quizzes,
and assessments. Students responded positively,
showing increased motivation, improved
comprehension, and better vocabulary retention,
although engagement varied according to proficiency
levels. In conclusion, the study suggests that
vocabulary books can serve as an effective
instructional tool for teachers and as a valuable
resource for students to support independent and
consistent vocabulary learning
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