English Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used By Junior High School Students

Abstract

Abstract: This research was conducted to determine the vocabulary learning strategies used by junior high school students at MTs Almaarif 01 Singosari. Data on students' use of vocabulary learning strategies was obtained from a questionnaire created by Yeh & Wang (2004) which was adopted from the taxonomy of vocabulary learning strategies developed by (Schmitt, 1997). This research procedure includes several steps; taking scores from English teachers, distributed questionnaires, and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel. The results showed that in the determination strategy, female students are superior to male students in using Vocabulary Learning Strategies and determination strategies including strategies that are effectively used in learning English vocabulary in class. Metacognitive strategies require a higher level of awareness and self-reflection, which may be more challenging for some learners to develop and apply them effectively. In addition, metacognitive strategies may be less familiar to students and teachers, and therefore may not be emphasized or taught as often as other strategies. 

Keywords : Vocabulary, learning strategies