Enhancing Long-term Memory Through Keeping Vocabulary Records Strategy in an Islamic Higher Education: (Meningkatkan Daya Ingat Jangka Panjang melalui Strategi Pencatatan Kosakata di Perguruan Tinggi Islam)

Uswatun Hasanah; Siti Nurul Hidayah

doi:10.32478/syd2cr26

Authors

Uswatun Hasanah
miss.uswatun@gmail.com
STIT Sunan Giri Trenggalek - Indonesia
Siti Nurul Hidayah STIT Sunan Giri Trenggalek - Indonesia

Keywords:

Prolonged Memory, Keeping Vocabulary Records, Islamic Higher Education

Abstract

Improving vocabulary mastery in English can be challenging for some students, especially for learners who predominantly speak Javanese and are learning English as a second language. This research focuses on employing keeping vocabulary record strategies to enhance students' vocabulary mastery at STIT Sunan Giri Trenggalek during the academic year 2024-2025, highlighting the uniqueness and distinctive characteristics of these strategies. The study utilizes a classroom action research approach, which includes two cycles of quantitative and qualitative data collection. For quantitative analysis, students' test scores were gathered, while qualitative data was collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews. This data was then examined using descriptive analysis, supplemented by insights from the qualitative data. The results indicate significant progress among students in their long-term retention of vocabulary proficiency. In particular, students' vocabulary retention improved by up to 22% across various aspects, including spelling, pronunciation, meaning, and use. Additionally, the implementation of these strategies has fostered a more interactive and positive classroom environment. To further enhance their learning, students are encouraged to practice these strategies outside of class and explore a variety of vocabulary resources.

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Siti Nurul Hidayah, STIT Sunan Giri Trenggalek

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