Teaching and learning vocabulary using flashcards to high school students at a public institution in academic year 2021- 2022.

Abstract

Through observation, it was found that first year baccalaureate class had a low level of vocabulary because they had difficulty presenting their spoken and written ideas. Thus, it was decided to create an action plan in which flashcards were used to improve the problem. This resource is useful in the teaching process because when using it, the teacher helps the learner to process and keep the information for a longer time. Besides, by having their respective image and word, it is easier to relate, and learn them. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the influence of the implementation of flashcards as a resource in improving students' vocabulary in English as a foreign language. For this purpose, the researcher used the tools of observation, test, and interview for data collection. This research was carried out in two cycles. After the analysis of the data collected from the study in the first process, even though there was an improvement in the lexicon of the students from a low to an intermediate level, the results were not as expected. Then, in the second one, with the recent changes implemented, positive results were obtained in enhancing their vocabulary, since they went from having a low to an advanced level. Thus, the flashcards helped the learners in the retention of the words as well as in their pronunciation. In addition to the fact that, according to their perceptions, vocabulary is important for them when learning a language, so they considered the flashcards to be something useful. In light of these findings, it was found that the implemented resource positively influences the teaching and learning of vocabulary.