Iki Rizqi Ananda. 2015. The Use of Theme-Based Approach in Teaching Young
Learners’ Vocabulary at RA Ulumul Qur’an Al Madani Guntung Manggis
Banjarbaru Academic Year 2015/2016. Thesis. English Education
Department, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teachers Training. Advisors: (I)
Dra. Hj. Nida Mufidah, M. Pd, (II) Nani Hizriani, MA.
Keyword: Theme-based approach, teaching, young learners, vocabulary
This study describes the use of theme-based approach in teaching young
learners’ vocabulary at RA Ulumul Qur’an Al Madani Guntung Manggis
Banjarbaru. The problem formulation of this research are: how the use of themebased
approach in teaching young learners’ vocabulary is and what students’
responses in the use of theme-based approach are.
The subject of this research is one English teacher and 24 students of TK
B class of RA Ulumul Qur’an Al Madani, Guntung Manggis Banjarbaru
Academic Year 2015/2016. The object of the research is the use of theme-based
approach in teaching young learners’ vocabulary and students’ responses in the
use of theme-based approach.
To collect the data, the writer uses some techniques such as observation,
interview and documentary. In analyzing data, the writer uses descriptive
qualitative research. As using this technique, she uses data reduction, data display
and conclusion drawing.
The result of this research states that in the use of theme-based approach,
there are themes and the integration between main lesson and other lessons. The
activities, techniques and media used are adjusted to themes and students’ age.
Students give positive responses in the use of theme-based approach. It is because
they enjoy the lesson, comprehend the lesson better and always express their
enthusiasm toward teaching and learning process.