The Effect of Video Project-Based Learning on Non-Native Primary Students’ Verb Vocabulary: An Action Research

Abstract

This is an action research which aims to examine the effectiveness of the application of Video Project Based Learning on verb vocabulary mastery among non-native primary students. Four Year 6 non-native pupils participated in this study. Research data were collected via pre-test and post-test. Pre-test results showed that the students’ verb vocabulary was at weak to moderate level. Intervention was then carried out by conducting four series of video projects. For each series, students are asked to record suitable actions based on 12 verbs given. At the end of the intervention, students have successfully recorded four videos which comprised of 48 verbs. Post-test results showed that two of the students’ verb vocabulary have improved to excellent level, one improved to moderate level, and one remain at weak level. All four students have shown great improvements in recognizing verbs based on photos given. However, their ability to use verbs in sentences have only shown minimal improvements. Therefore, it is suggested that in the next research, students should try to make their own sentences in their videos, so that they could learn to use the verbs accurately. Project video for learning nouns and adjectives should also be considered in future.