Metathesis: journal of english language literature and teaching

 
Using Total Physical Response (TPR) Method 
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The score of 75.38 is the proof that the students have increased their ability in 
learning English. The TPR method made them feel confident to explore their 
ability in language. This thing can be analysed from the score of vocabulary and 
comprehension. Based on the score pre-test and post-test, the TPR method made 
their knowledge of vocabulary raised about 27.40. It shows that there is an 
escalation process in vocabulary. In the starting of the observation process, the 
students were really afraid of speaking English because they lacked of vocabulary. 
While the improvement of comprehension lies on 28.77. It proves that cognitively 
the students at Panti Asuhan Yauma understanding the meaning of the words and 
speaking without hesitation. 
The TPR method encourages the students’ self-confident, creativity, curiosity 
and motivation. It makes students enjoy and enthusiast in following the learning 
process. It gives positive impact to them because the topic given was familiar and 
easy to remember. TPR method made the teaching process was flexible and fun. 
 
Conclusion 
Based on the results of the study, the researcher gives the conclusion as follows: 
the English language teaching process at Panti Asuhan Yauma where the 
researcher observed can be categorized well. It can be proved by the data analysis 
from pre-test to post test. The escalation of English vocabulary and 
comprehension from pre-test 47.29 escalated to 75.38. It was escalated about 
28.09. 
After implementing TPR method periodically, they were very enthusiastic, 
focus, and interactive in the learning activities especially in vocabulary and 
comprehension. Besides that, the teaching process through Total Physical 
Response (TPR) method also works well. It is reflected from student’s capability 
in defining vocabulary meanings that are suited to its contexts. Students also can 
follow teacher’s instructions. This can be overviewed from students’ interaction in 
a more active-communicative learning circumstance as they will have a more 
enjoyable learning experience and could easily get across to learning materials 
given by the teacher. There are two research findings, first, this TPR method was 
able to be implemented for students which categorized as young learner students 
and the result showed that it was effective. Second, based on the data, it can be 
inferred that students had increase their vocabulary and comprehension. It was 
proved by the pre-test and post-test score. 
References 
Khorasgani, M. K. (2017). Teaching New Vocabulary to Iranian Young FL 
Learners: Using Two Methods Total Physical Response and Keyword 
Method. International Journal of Languages’ Education and 
Teaching, 5(1), 90–100. 
Asher, J. J. (1964). Technique of Learning, 253–262. 

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