Exploring the application of scavenger hunt game in learning vocabulary: junior high school students’ practices and perceptions

Putrihati, Lanuta (2026) Exploring the application of scavenger hunt game in learning vocabulary: junior high school students’ practices and perceptions. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

Although the Scavenger Hunt game has received attention in English vocabulary learning research, limited studies have explored how students practice the game and how they perceive their learning experiences during the activity. Therefore, this study aimed to explore junior high school students' practices and perceptions of the Scavenger Hunt game in vocabulary learning. The study employed a qualitative descriptive design involving four seventh-grade students. Data were collected through classroom observations and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that students practiced the Scavenger Hunt game through several stages, including understanding the rules, interpreting clues, collaborating in groups, exploring the environment, practicing language, and receiving feedback. During the activity, students used various strategies, such as translating clues, discussing with peers, guessing word meanings, and using dictionaries. The findings also indicated that students generally had positive perceptions of the game. Affectively, the game increased students' enjoyment, interest, and motivation to learn vocabulary, although some students still lacked confidence in using English. Cognitively, it helped students understand clues, develop problem-solving strategies, and retain vocabulary through direct interaction with real objects. Overall, the Scavenger Hunt game provided an engaging and meaningful vocabulary learning experience for junior high school students.

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