The Application Of Simple Learning Strategies To Improve Students' Understanding Of The Present Continuous Tense And Present Perfect Tense: Penelitian

Zahra Meida Lutfiah; Eva Betty Simanjuntak; Elisa Rohali Hasibuan; Christin Novstasya Saragih; Elisabeth Nopianty S; Rosa Caecilia Sitangggang

doi:10.31004/jerkin.v3i4.1203

Authors

Zahra Meida Lutfiah Universitas Negeri Medan
Eva Betty Simanjuntak Universitas Negeri Medan
Elisa Rohali Hasibuan Universitas Negeri Medan
Christin Novstasya Saragih Universitas Negeri Medan
Elisabeth Nopianty S Universitas Negeri Medan
Rosa Caecilia Sitangggang Universitas Negeri Medan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/jerkin.v3i4.1203

Keywords:

Grammar Learning, Present Continuous, Present Perfect, Elementary School, Box Tenses

Abstract

The ability to understand grammar is an essential foundation in the English learning process, especially at the elementary level. Among the various forms of tense, Present Continuous and Present Perfect are often the main difficulties for elementary school students due to the complexity of their structure and the meaning of time. This study aims to examine in depth the application of simple and contextual learning strategies in improving students' understanding of the two types of tenses. With a descriptive-qualitative approach, the research was carried out through observation, teacher interviews, and the distribution of questionnaires to grade V students at SD Negeri 067694. The results showed that strategies that combined hands-on practice, contextual approaches, and the use of game media such as Tenses Box were able to increase students' participation, comprehension, and enthusiasm in learning grammar. This study recommends the application of active and meaningful learning approaches as an alternative solution to the limitations of traditional teaching models that tend to rely on memorization.

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