Implanting Vocabulary for Long Terms Memory through Memrise and Quizlet Applications

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https://doi.org/10.23887/jpi-undiksha.v11i1.29504

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Vocabulary, Memrise, Quizlet, Classroom Action Research

Abstract

The student's ability to understand and use academic and research vocabulary was lacking. Therefore, this research tries to enhance the students' vocabulary achievement by applying Memrise and Quizlet Applications. This research applies Classroom Action Research using four procedures: Planning, Action, Observation, and Reflection. Researchers obtained data from tests and questionnaires. The results showed that vocabulary planting through the Memrise and Quizlet applications increased student achievement. In addition, students also showed a positive attitude towards the application of Memrise and Quizlet for vocabulary learning. Lecturers or teachers can use the Memrise and Quizlet Applications as a medium to motivate students and provide fun and independent learning. Vocabulary achievement improved after learning vocabulary using Memrise and Quizlet applications from the results presented above. This study also used the Memrise and Quizlet applications to instil vocabulary. Therefore, the researcher suggests that teachers or lecturers who teach use the Memrise and Quizlet applications as alternative media to instil word material in students in the long term.

Author Biographies

Dian Fadhilawati, Universitas Islam Balitar

I am an English Lecturer at English Education Department Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Islamic University of Balitar. My research interests  include Vocabulary, TEFL, Language Assessment, Grammar, and the Use of Technology in English Classroom

Bahrul Ulum, Universitas Islam Balitar

I am an English Lecturer at English Education Department Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Islamic University of Balitar. My research interests  include Vocabulary, TEFL,  Grammar, translation, and speaking

Dwita Laksmita Rachmawati, Universitas Merdeka Pasuruan

Dwita Laksmita Rachmawati is currently a Doctorate candidate at Universitas Negeri Surabaya majoring in English Language and Literature Education. She obtained her S.S. at Universitas Brawijaya, Malang and her M.Li at Universitas Brawijaya, Malang. Her permanent status is a lecturer of English for Specific Purposes in the Faculty of Economics of Universitas Merdeka Pasuruan, Pasuruan, Indonesia. She has been teaching English for Specific Purposes, TOEFL, and TOEIC for several years. Her educational background leads her to be interested in language assessment, HOTS, English Language Teaching (ELT), applied linguistics, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Her scopus article appeared in TESOL International Journal. She is available at dwita.19030@mhs.unesa.ac.id

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