Game-based english lessons for slow learners in SDIT Hidayatullah, Yogyakarta

Slow learners have been a part of inclusive class in Yogyakarta. This type of learner appears to be fairly normal in generalhowever, at times of learning process, they find it quite hard to cope up with the average pace applied in class. It needs a lot of efforts in designing learning material for slow learners, since these learners have limited attention span, low basic skills, and sometimes, careless with their works. This study proposes the use of game in bridging the aforementioned shortcomings. Nowadays, games have been widely used and accept in English classes for the purpose of enhancing vocabulary mastery. This approach is adapted in Kelas Amanah (inclusive class specially designed for students with learning disabilities) in SDIT Hidayatullah, Yogyakarta. This study examined the use of game, especially among slow learners and its effectiveness to enhance their vocabulary mastery. The study conducted in the inclusive class of the school in which the students are mostly slow learners. The writers observed 5th grade students during lesson before decided the material that would be delivered in class. In the agreed time, the students were given review of the previous meeting, with pre and posttest treatment. The result of the study shows that students enjoyed game-based lesson and involved actively throughout the process. The games used helped students to memorize the vocabulary better