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Figure 3.1. An Illustration of Action Research Spiral
4. The Stage of Action Research
The four steps at the model above can be expanded into six steps which included in the procedure of action research. The procedures are: 1 Identifying
the problem; 2 Planning the action; 3 Implementing the action; 4 Observing the action; 5 Reflecting the action; and 6 Revising the plan. For each step will
explained as follows: 1 Identifying the problem
The problems were identified before planning the action. The problems reffered to the factors making the low of vocabulary competence. The
problems can be identified by using: a Test
The pre-test was given in order to obtain the students competence in comprehending vocabulary.
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b Interview with the teacher The interview was held in order to obtain the problems faced by the
teacher during teaching learning process. c Observation
The observation was held in order to obtain the students’ vocabulary, the students’ behavior during teaching-learning process and also to obtain the
class management. 2 Planning the Action
Generally, the plan will be made before implementing the action. The researcher will prepare everything related to the action as follows:
a Firstly, the researcher gave the students pre-test and evaluates the result. b Secondly, the researcher prepared the materials and sheets for observation.
It done to obtain the situation of TLP when the technique is applied. c Thirdly, made lesson plan and designed the steps in doing the action.
d Fourthly, prepared the teaching aids LCD, laptop, camera and speaker. e Then, the researcher prepared exercises and post-test to obtain whether
students’ vocabulary enrich or not. f Next, the researcher implemented the lesson plans which she had made.
g After implemented the first cycle, the researcher gave first post test and evaluated the result to decide the next cycle action.
h After the researcher had finished applying all the lesson plan, she gave the second post test or can be called final test then evaluated the result.
i Finnaly, the researcher compared the result of the pre test, the first post test and the second post test then identified the scores comparison.
3 Implementing the Action The researcher implementing the plan, implementing the teaching and
learning process by using YouTube videos based on the planning. 4 Observing the Action
The researcher observing the application of the lesson plans, students’ activities in teaching and learning process.
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5 Reflecting the Action The researcher analyzed the collected data, determining whether the
action is successful of unsuccessful. The result of this step will be the basic of the next activity of cycle.
6 Revising the Plan Revising plan was needed when the action cycle did not make any
enrichment on the students’ vocabulary acquisition based on the weaknesses which were found in reflecting process for the next cycle.
This research was conducted in two cycles. Each cycle used YouTube videos in vocabulary activity. Pre-test was held in the beginning of cycle to
measure students’ vocabulary before implementing the action. In the end of every cycle, there was post-test. Students’ enrichment was seen in the results which
were compared from the pre test and post test.
C. Data Collecting
