UTILIZING SONG “THERE IS AN ANIMAL”TO TEACH VOCABULARY AND BASIC SENTENCE STRUCTURE TOYOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH THREE STAGES ACTIVITY
Abstract: This paper
aims to describe
the importance, role,
and implementation of using
song “There is
an Animal” to
teach vocabulary and
basic sentence structure to young
learners through three stages activity.Some experts argue that children will
have higher chances
to become more
proficient if they
begin learning a second
language earlier rather
than learning it
later.Children can learn as
many spoken language
as we allow
them to hear
systematically and regularly at
the same time. In children’s class,a positive learning atmosphere can be created
by providing favourable
environment, useful resources,
carefully structured input, and
practice opportunities. An effort which
can be done
is by utilizing song. The use of
song in teaching English to young learners gives lots of benefits and
advantages. The development
of songs into
language learning tasks can
be a way
to optimize advantages
and minimize limitations
of the use of
songs.To utilize song
as a powerful
tool to teach
English for children,
there are many strategies
which can be
used. These strategies
are about transforming singing song as an activity into
a well-planned and structured classroom task by utilizing the song. Classroom
tasks for young learners have three stages that once can beidentified,analyzed, adapted,
and expanded.Therefore, songs
must be developed into a task
with preparation, core, and follow-up stages which in result can help
transferring the words in the song into use and maximize the potential of songs
as teaching and learning tools.
Author: Arief Eko Priyo Atmojo
Journal Code: jppendidikangg150096
