ENHANCING STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING VOCABULARY THROUGH DIGITAL STORYTELLING (A Case Study at Junior High School in Ciamis)

Abstract

This present study aimed to investigate the used of digital storytelling to enhance students’ motivation in learning vocabulary and analyze the students’ perception of the use of digital storytelling in enhancing their motivation in learning vocabulary. This qualitative case study research was conducted in one of the Junior High Schools in Ciamis. It was conducted in one of Junior High School in Ciamis. This study involved a ninth-grader consist of fifteen students in academic years 2021/2022. The data were collected using classroom observation, semi- structural interview, and a closed-ended questionnaire. The researcher transcribed, coded, and summarized the data with triangulation data analysis technique. The research finding showed that digital storytelling can enhance students’ motivation in learning vocabulary. This media interested for students to learn vocabulary because integrated with the story, video, and music. Further, the students felt that useful media in learning English vocabulary. Finally, the students gave a positive perception of the use of digital storytelling in learning vocabulary. Keywords: students’ motivation, vocabulary, digital storytelling