Effectiveness of using Spotify music Application to Improve English Vocabulary at Junior High School Students
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https://doi.org/10.24256/ideas.v14i2.12306Keywords:
English Songs; Junior High School Students; Spotify Lyrics; Vocabulary Learning; Vocabulary Mastery.Abstract
This study analyzes the implementation of the SQ3R strategy via the Padlet platform to facilitate English vocabulary mastery among eighth-grade students. Employing a qualitative approach through classroom observation, the findings reveal that the integration of the five SQ3R stages Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Reviewwithin the Padlet environment creates a systematic, interactive, and collaborative learning workflow. Observations demonstrate that each SQ3R stage effectively supports students in contextualizing word meanings, fostering independent inquiry, and facilitating the transition of vocabulary from passive to productive knowledge. This research concludes that the synergy between active reading strategies and Padlet serves as an innovative pedagogical solution that significantly enhances student engagement and optimizes long-term vocabulary retention in secondary education.
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