The Using of Spelling Bee Games in Improving The Students ' Reading Skill

Authors

  • Nur Hunaisya Universitas Muslim Indonesia
  • Muhajir Muhajir Universitas Muslim Indonesia
  • Rizkariani Sulaiman Universitas Muslim Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33096/wyewz924

Keywords:

Keywords: Games, Spelling, Reading Skill

Abstract

Nur Hunaisya. 2024. The Using of Spelling Bee Games in Improving the Students' Reading Skill. (Supervised by Muhajir and Rizkariani Sulaiman)

This research aims is to investigate the using of Spelling bee games in improving the students' reading skills. The research employs a qualitative approach. Findings indicate a positive contribution of the Spelling Bee game to the enhancement of ninth-grade students' reading skills. Results from interviews and questionnaires reveal a consensus among students regarding the benefits of the game. The research sample consists of 31 students from grade IX-7 at SMP Negeri 23 Makassar. The study underscores the importance of integrating interactive educational activities for the development of students' reading skills. In conclusion, the Spelling Bee game emerges as a valuable tool for improving students' reading proficiency and fostering a dynamic and meaningful learning environment.

 

References

Brown, A., & Davies, F. (2015).Using game-based learning to teach reading comprehension strategies. TD: The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa, 11(3), 236-249.

Davis, E., & Smith, J. (2019).Individualized Instruction and Assessment Through Spelling Bees. The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 72(3), 599-608.

Hamilton, L., & Stevens, R. (2018).Using spelling contests to motivate and engage young learners.Primary English Teaching Association Australia, 53(4), 11-15.

Johnson, D., & Brown, K. (2019).Integrating spelling bee games in early reading instruction.Reading Improvement, 56(1), 11-20.

Miles &Huberman (2019).Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook.

Roberts, M., & Johnson, L. (2017).Enhancing reading skills through spelling bee games for students with learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 50(2), 160-170.

Smith, C. (2018). Motivating students through spelling bee games.Journal of Reading Education, 43(2), 24-29.

Smith, J. (2019). “Enhancing Reading Skills Through Spelling Bee Games: A Constructivist Approach.” Journal of Educational Psychology, 45(2), 210-225.

Thompson, R., & Robinson, J. (2016).Improving reading fluency through spelling bee games. The Elementary School Journal, 117(3), 423-439.

Williams, S. (2017). Building vocabulary through spelling bee games. Journal of Reading, 40(1), 23-29.

Yunus, M. (2022). The use of Questioning Technique to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension at The Ninth Grade students of SMP LPP YW UMI Makassar. The 4th Internasional Conference on Halal policy Culture And Sustainability Issues IC-Halal UMI.

Downloads

Published

2026-08-18

How to Cite

The Using of Spelling Bee Games in Improving The Students ’ Reading Skill. (2026). Karya Ilmiah Mahasiswa (KIMA), 4(2), 238-250. https://doi.org/10.33096/wyewz924