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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.
-
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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B
Water vs. Oil
February, 10
th
Water and oil cannot be
mixed Water, oil, food
coloring, mix, explode.
-
Taste and Kind of
Foods that Good for
Bones February,
16
th
1. Tongue senses four
kinds of taste.
2. Foods that contain
calcium good for bones.
Sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy or hot,
coke, banana, milk, cookies, cheese,
sandwich.
-
-
Note: 1. Picture 2. Realia
3. Translation 4. Personalization
5. Hands-on
Based on the observation, special vocabulary to teach science concepts were rarely occurred such as water, oil, mix, and explode. Most of vocabulary
which occurred in science class for kindergarten was concrete vocabulary such as key, eraser, ruler, banana, cheese, etc. because the teachers taught very basic
concept of science. Therefore, the teaching vocabulary techniques that used were quite similar with other subjects in kindergarten class. The difference was the
used of hands-on experiment since the other subjects in kindergarten didn’t use this technique Teacher B, Interview. The findings on kind of techniques were
discussed in the description below.