The effectiveness of using songs in teaching Prepositions of Place among Year 3 low

achievers from Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Raya Dalam, Pendang, Kedah.

By:
SRI MAHESWARY A/P SOMASUNDARAM

ABSTRACT

This action research aims to investigate the effectiveness of using songs to teach
Prepositions of Place for Year 3 pupils of low achievement in a school located in Pendang,
Kedah. The respondents of this research consist of 3 pupils from Year 3 Usaha. After a session of
lessons which incorporated English songs and a variety of tasks to use Prepositions of Place, data
was collected through tests, non-participant observations, semi structured interviews and
document analysis. The findings of this research indicate that there has been improvement in
pupils ability to use Prepositions of Place after the intervention. The intervention has also
successfully promoted active participation among pupils during the language learning sessions
which could have also contributed to their enhanced abilities to use Prepositions of Place
correctly. Songs should thus be integrated into teaching and learning to enhance pupils
understanding of grammar point besides enhancing the acquisition of second language in a more
fun and meaningful manner. This intervention thus is recommended to be carried out over a
longer period of time to effectively improve pupils understanding and enhance their participation
in English lesson.