THE IMPLEMETATION OF TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE METHOD FOR VOCABULARY TEACHING: A CASE STUDY AT SMP NEGERI 17 KOTA PONTIANAK

Abstract

Marthasheila, 12117017. The Implemetation of Total Physical Response Method For Vocabulary Teaching: A Case Study at Smp Negeri 17 Kota Pontianak Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training. State Institute for Islamic Studies of Pontianak (IAIN Pontianak). 2025.This research aimed to explore the implementation of the Total Physical Response (TPR) method in teaching English vocabulary to seventh grade students at SMP Negeri 17 Kota Pontianak and this research focused on the use of TPR in warming up activities, role reversal activities, and its integration into reading and writing activities. A descriptive qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. The research subjects consisted of two English teachers and seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 17 Kota Pontianak. The data were collected through classroom observations, semi structured interviews, and documentation. The collected data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive data analysis framework, including data reduction, data display, and data verification The findings showed that TPR helped students understand and retain vocabulary more effectively through physical movement and verbal commands. The method increased students’ participation, confidence, and motivation in learning English vocabulary. However, TPR was less effective for teaching abstract vocabulary and supporting extended language production. Therefore, TPR is effective as a supportive strategy for vocabulary teaching but should be combined with other instructional methods to achieve balanced language learning.