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D. Research Objectives

The objective of this study is to provide a new design of learning vocabulary to teach children of the second grade of SD Kanisius Sengkan which is supposed to be easier, more fun, and enjoyable. The students are supposed to have a better understanding of English vocabulary through this game. This instructional materials design which uses computer game as the media to teach English vocabulary can also give variation to the teaching learning activities. This study also discusses the design that is constructed and the result of the application of this game to the students.

E. Research Benefits

By fulfilling the objectives, there are many parties who get the benefits. There are some benefits for children, teacher, parents, and the writer. 1. For the children as the L2 Learners Children as second language learners are easier to learn because it can be done everywhere. This game is fun and interesting. It can attract children to play this game. The children also can get two benefits in one-time playing. They can get the knowledge and also the happiness. 2. For the teachers as the facilitators Teachers as the model for the students to learn also get the benefit. They can understand their children‟s need by upgrading their teaching strategy using 8 8 games. The teaching strategy can be more various. They can use a modern media also to teach vocabulary for children. 3. For the parents as the control-taker Parents as the control-taker do not need to worry because even though they are busy with their gadgets, parents still can control their children games on their gadgets. Parents can lead their children about how to play this game. Parents can do their business, while their children can play an educative game without disturbing their business. 4. Writer as the researcher The writer also gets the benefit by doing this study. The writer can develop this game into the better and appropriate game for children by accepting the inputs from teachers and children. Hopefully, by having the better game, students will be easier and interested in learning English deeply. Writers can also have the better understanding about the children‟s needs.

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