TEACHER’S STRATEGIES IN USING STORYTELLING FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS’S VOCABULARIES SKILLAT MTS ATTHAHIRIYAH

ABSTRACT

Kamilatunnaimah, 2024. Teacher’s Strateg ies In Using Storytelling For Improving Students’s Vocabularie s Skill At Mts Atthahiriyah . English Education Study Program. Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Nahdlatul Ulama University of South Kalimantan in Academic Year 2023/2024. The first supervisor is Novi Dwi Yuliani, M.Pd. The second supervisor is Pajrian Noor, M.Pd.
Keywords: Strategies, StoryTelling, Vocabularies

Initial observations at MTS Attahahiriyah highlight that teachers employ a variety of individualized approaches when using the storytelling strategy to teach English, each adapting the method to suit their teaching style. Despite these differences, all teachers share the common objective of improving students' vocabulary. The research specifically focuses on an English teacher at the school and investigates how different storytelling strategies are utilized to enhance students' vocabulary skills. The study found that using new stories introduces students to fresh vocabulary, which facilitates vocabulary acquisition in an engaging context. Storytelling, in this sense, serves as a practical tool not just for language learning but also for expanding students' vocabulary in a more natural and memorable way. By incorporating narrative elements, students are exposed to words in meaningful and relatable contexts, which can help them better understand and retain the new vocabulary. However, the research also revealed certain challenges that teachers face during the implementation of storytelling in the classroom. Some students become disengaged, losing interest in speaking activities and showing little enthusiasm for participation. This lack of motivation can hinder the learning process, making it difficult for students to fully benefit from the strategy. To address these challenges, teachers adopt creative methods to re-engage students and sustain their interest throughout the lesson. They may vary the storytelling techniques, introduce interactive elements, or use other supportive strategies to keep students motivated. The ultimate goal of these adjustments is to ensure that the storytelling approach remains effective in improving students' vocabulary skills, even in the face of obstacles such as student boredom or low participation. Through these tailored strategies, teachers aim to create a more dynamic learning environment where students are both motivated and equipped to enhance their vocabulary through storytelling.