PLAY THERAPY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION IN PUPILS’ GENERAL AND SCIENCE VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF SIMALUNGUN REGENCY OF NORTH SUMATERA INDONESIA

Journal Title: Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3

Abstract

This reserach is focused on the enrichment of pupils’ general and science English vocabulary with play therapy program and cooperative learning implementation. Theoritically, play therapy program definetely suits to the pupils’ need as pupils are easier to acquire and understand English vocabulary through studying and playing. There are some visual aids used in play therapy program, such as; flash cards, flip chart, ABC alphabet puzzle and galery walk. Absolutely, the implementaion of play therapy program and cooperative learning are expected to enrich pupils’ general and science English vocabulary in this sophisticated technology ages. This research was conducted in state elementary school SD Negeri 091602 Dolok Merangir and Private elementary school Maligas Bayu located in Simalungun regency where the pupils do not have possibility to study English in their school. Grade VI pupils were chosen as sample of the research through startified random and cluster sampling. Qualitative research method was used to achieve the objectives of the research. In addition, observation, interview, and questionnaire were used to collect the data. After analyzing the data using SPSS IBM 22 with factor analysis, and Likert scale, the finding showed that, The interest of Maligas Bayu pupils was 98,33% which was higher than Dolok Merangir pupils’ interest was 90,67%. Then, self confidence of Maligas Bayu pupils was 98 % and Dolok Merangir pupils’ self-confidence was 92,33% , In short, play therapy program and cooperative learning program significantly do not only enrich pupils’ general and science English vocabulary achievement but also increase the pupils’ interest, self-confidence and creativity in accomplishing the whole task given through gallery walk.

Authors and Affiliations

Asnarni Lubis, Al Fitriana Purba, Rini Fadhillah Putri, M. Hum

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Asnarni Lubis, Al Fitriana Purba, Rini Fadhillah Putri, M. Hum (2017). PLAY THERAPY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION IN PUPILS’ GENERAL AND SCIENCE VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF SIMALUNGUN REGENCY OF NORTH SUMATERA INDONESIA. Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education, 6(3), 9-19. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-331359