ELMA (English Mading) as a Vocabulary Literacy Medium: Its Application in Improving Student Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes are low so that innovation is needed in English learning to improve the quality and meaning of the learning process. This study aims to improve the English learning outcomes of grade VII students at SMP Negeri 6 Majene by implementing ELMA (English Mading) media based on sticky notes. The research method used is classroom action research. Taggart which is carried out in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques include tests and documentation. The results of the study showed that the application of ELMA media was able to increase student active participation and understanding of the material. Learning completeness in cycle I showed less than optimal results, namely 50% in the pretest and posttest of students who still needed guidance, but in cycle II there was a significant increase, with more students reaching the 'good' and 'very good' categories with the percentage still needing guidance decreasing to 37.5%. Thus, the use of ELMA media has proven improving students' English learning outcomes as a whole.