Developing Dominoes Card Media For English Vocabulary Learning In Primary Schools

Abstract

Vocabulary acquisition is a critical component of English language instruction at the primary school level, as it serves as the foundation for mastering English as a foreign language. Young learners, typically in the early stages of cognitive and linguistic development, are particularly receptive to acquiring new languages, including English. Despite this potential, English teaching in primary schools often falls short of expectations, with teachers predominantly relying on traditional lecture-based methods. Such approaches fail to align with principles of effective pedagogy and do not fully develop students' potential. To address this issue, this study focuses on the design and development of the "English Vocabulary Dominoes Card" as an instructional tool for teaching English vocabulary to primary school students. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) methodology, the study follows the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) as its framework. The findings indicate that the English Vocabulary Dominoes Card, as a form of flashcard-based media, is highly effective, valid, and engaging, significantly enhancing vocabulary retention among primary school learners. The media garnered highly positive feedback in terms of ease of use, visual appeal, engagement, and its contribution to memory retention, with an overall average score of 91.60%. Moreover, the ADDIE framework proves to be highly effective in designing vocabulary dominoes card specifically tailored for primary learners, promoting both engagement and retention. This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the English Vocabulary Dominoes Card as an innovative and dependable tool for enhancing vocabulary acquisition in primary language learning.