Unlocking Vocabulary Mastery: A Study on English Language Teaching Needs

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Researchers at Universitas Sriwijaya conducted a study to identify the needs of elementary school students and teachers regarding English language teaching. The investigation aimed to bridge the vocabulary gap among students by developing an English pocketbook tailored to their specific needs. The study involved a need analysis process, where questionnaires and vocabulary tests were administered to 23 respondents, comprising one English teacher, nine male students, and 13 female students.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study found that the students and teachers require a customized English pocketbook to enhance vocabulary mastery, addressing students' low-achieved vocabulary topics and anxiety.
  • A total of 23 respondents participated in the need analysis process, consisting of 1 English teacher, 9 male students, and 13 female students.
  • The questionnaires used in the study were in Likert scale format to gauge respondents' perception, motivation, and anxiety towards the English subject in their school.
  • Vocabulary tests were administered to assess students' vocabulary mastery in context and literal meaning.
  • The study used a quantitative design, involving questionnaires and vocabulary tests distributed to the respondents.
  • The researchers recommend developing a customized English pocketbook based on the students' and teachers' needs.

Statistics:

  • The study involved 23 respondents, comprising 1 English teacher, 9 male students, and 13 female students.
  • The questionnaires used in the study were in Likert scale format.
  • 10 vocabulary tests were administered to assess students' vocabulary mastery.
  • The study found that the students and teachers need a customized English pocketbook.
  • The customized pocketbook should address the students' low-achieved vocabulary topics and anxiety.

Sources:

  • NewsRx. Researchers from Universitas Sriwijaya Detail Research in English Language Teaching (Unlocking Vocabulary Mastery: Pocketbook To Meet the Needs of Elementary School Students and Teachers). Health & Medicine Week. July 18, 2025; p 4601.
  • Journal of English Language Teaching Fakultas Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris IKIP Mataram, 2025,12(1):1-12.
  • Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, Faculty of Culture, Management, and Business (UNDIKMA).
  • Tita Ratna Wulan Dari, Universitas Sriwijaya.