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sections. The interview is stimulated record interview because it accommodates teacher reflective practice when they use vocabulary techniques. This interview
aims to know the teachers’ educational background, techniques teaching vocabulary, why the teachers use particular techniques, and how the teacher deal
with problems in teaching vocabulary.
D. Data Collection Procedure
The data is taken by observing teaching and learning process and interviewing two kindergarten teachers at SWCC then doing documentation and
transcription. First, I observe each teacher twice during the science class, 30 minutes of each class. So, there will be four observations. After that, I interview
each teacher after the observation has been done. The interview is done after the observation to get more information and clarification of the observation result.
E. Data Analysis Procedure
This study employs a descriptive-qualitative design. After each teacher was being observed and interviewed, I noted the video of the observation,
transcribed the interview and then analyzed. The analysis is organized by categorizing kind of techniques in teaching vocabulary based on the result of
observation and interview transcription. Then, each technique is described and
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presented descriptively. In analyzing the data the techniques that have been mentioned in the literature review are used as reference, they are; Demonstration
which consists of using picture or flashcard or photograph, real objects or realia, black or white board drawing, gesture, command, games, choral singing, role-
plays, hands-on projects, and verbal explanation which consists of personalization and translation.
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
Based on the four observations to collect the data, I found five kinds of teaching vocabulary techniques that were used in Bloomers’ science classes
which were using picture, real object realia, translation, personalization, and hands-on project. Concrete vocabulary, special vocabulary, and science concepts
occurred in this teaching process. The findings can be seen in Table 1.
Table 1. The Techniques used in Teaching Vocabulary in Science Class Teacher
Topics Science
Concepts Concrete
Vocabulary Special Vocabulary
Techniques Used in Teaching Vocabulary
1 2
3 4
5
A
Magnet January,
27
th
Magnet ‘pull’ metal
Key, eraser, candy, fork, safety pin,
ruler, marker, pencil, magnet, stick.
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Food Coloring
February, 3
rd
Natural food coloring from
suji leaf, making own
food coloring Suji leaf, bit, red
spinach, carrot, rainbow cake, food
coloring.
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