STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE ON USING PUPPET TO TEACH VOCABULARY

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This research is motivated by the low interest and ability of elementary school students in mastering English vocabulary, which is often caused by monotonous learning methods. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using hand puppet media in improving students' vocabulary mastery. The method used is a quantitative method with a pre-experimental approach through pre-test and post-test, and is equipped with qualitative data from teacher interviews and student questionnaires. The subjects of the study were fourth grade students of SD 1 Belsuk. The results showed an increase in the average score from 3.90 in the pre-test to 7.10 in the post-test, as well as positive responses from students and teachers to the use of hand puppet media. It can be concluded that hand puppet media is effective in improving English vocabulary mastery and creating a more enjoyable and interactive learning atmosphere.