CHAPTER V CONCLUSIONS, IMPLICATIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS
In this chapter, there are three subchapters presented. They are conclusions, implications, and suggestions.
A. Conclusions
The research was conducted in grade VIII students of MTsN Godean. The aim of the study was to improve the grade eight students’ vocabulary mastery.
This study began on August 2016 and ended in September 2016. The actions were carried out in two cycles and the materials given were related with descriptive
texts. After the implementations of actions in the first cycle, there were some
changes on the students’ vocabulary mastery. The implementation of flashcards in the the teaching and learning process could improve the students’ vocabulary
mastery. It also could motivate the students to be active and involved in the classroom activities.
Nevertheless, there were some improvements needed to be done after the researcher and the collaborator had examined the successful and less-successful
actions during the research as presented in the chapter IV. Therefore, there were some actions revised Cycle 2.
From Cycle 2, the researcher found that the use of flashcards in order to improve the students’ vocabulary mastery was still effective with some additional
activities like games. Giving rewards also improved the students’ motivation in
the teaching and learning process.
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In reference to the aim of this study which was to improve the students’ vocabulary mastery, this study was considered succeed. It can be seen from the
result of pre-test and post-test. In conclusion, using flashcards in the teaching and learning process can helped the students to improve their vocabulary mastery.
B. Implications
Based on the result of the study, the researcher found that using flashcards in the teaching and learning process did improve the students’ vocabulary mastery.
The students were able to identify and memorize the new vocabularies. They were also able to memorize the vocabulary that they learnt through some engaging
activities using flashcards. It implies that flashcards can be used in the teaching vocabulary to the students based on those advantages. Moreover, it also implies
that the teaching and learning process has to be interesting, engaging, and having various activities to achieve the goals that have been set, which is in this study is
to improve the grade eight students’ vocabulary matery. Thus, it is suggested that the English teacher uses flashcards in teaching and learning of vocabulary.
C. Suggestions
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