IMPROVING THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BY USING PERSONAL VOCABULARY NOTES (PVN) AT MA AL-FALAH KAJAR BONDOWOSO IN THE 2012/2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

Abstract

Abstract. Vocabulary learning is one of the major challenges for language learners that face during the process of learning a language.One useful technique that used to build vocabulary and to assist students in becoming independent learners in learning a language was personal vocabulary notes.This articleis intended to describe the research finding on the use of Personal Vocabulary Notes technique in improving the tenth grade student’ vocabulary achievement and their participation. The design in this research was classroom action research.The criteria that used to determine the success of the implementation of the action are; (1) 70% of the students have achieved minimum requirement standard score that is 65. (2) 70% of the students are actively involved in the vocabulary teaching through Personal Vocabulary Notes technique.  The primary data were obtained by using vocabulary test and classroom observation while the supporting data were obtained by using documentation. The results of the research showed that Personal Vocabulary Notes techniques could improve the students’ vocabulary achievement and students’ active participation.

Key Words:Vocabulary achievement, students’ active participation, Personal Vocabulary Technique.