IV. FINDINGS
The data gathered through vocabulary tests was tabulated using the SPSS programme and analysed using an
independent sample t-test and a paired t-test. The results are represented in tables that follow.
A. Findings from Vocabulary Test
Table I shows the group statistics results from the pretest and posttest scores of the control group and experimental
group. The results in Table I show that both groups had undergone changes in their vocabulary proficiency throughout
the six-week study. This can be seen in the increase of the mean scores between the pretest and posttest of both groups.
However, the mean difference in the control group is lower than the mean difference of the experimental group. This
reflects that the experimental group had shown a far larger improvement in vocabulary competence as compared to the
control group.
VII. CONCLUSION
Like other learning activities, using songs to improve vocabulary competence among participants will only be
effective if it is properly planned. There are several factors that contribute to the feasibility and effectiveness of such
learning processes. The main focus of this study was to ascertain whether the implementation of songs in YouTube had
any positive effects on the participants’ vocabulary competence. As a matter of fact, the findings have shed light that the
experimental group had far more significant improvement in their vocabulary competence as compared to the control
group. This is because they went through the process of social interactions and discussions with their peers. They were
given more opportunity to work independently in the target language as opposed to the control group. The control group,
on the other hand, went through the traditional teacher-fronted approach and was given limited opportunity for
interaction.
In conclusion, using songs in YouTube to improve the vocabulary competence among secondary school students is
indeed an interesting and effective method. With proper planning and song selections, students will be able to learn
more new words effectively.