THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FLASHCARD IN LEARNING WRITING RECOUNT TEXT: A CASE STUDY IN STATE SECONDARY SCHOOL 3 BLITAR

This research was conducted in response to the challenges faced by students in
writing recount texts, particularly related to limited vocabulary, difficulties in generating
ideas, and lack of mastery in past tense usage. To address these issues, the study explored
the use of flashcards as a visual learning medium to assist students in understanding
vocabulary and structure during the writing process. The main objective of this research
was to describe how flashcards are implemented in teaching recount text writing and to
examine students’ responses throughout the writing stages.
This study used a qualitative case study design. The participants were one
English teacher and four eighth-grade students at SMPN 3 Blitar, selected through
purposive sampling. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and
documentation. The research applied an interactive model of data analysis, which
included data condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The writing process was
analyzed based on Harmer’s stages: planning, drafting, editing, and final version.
The findings revealed that flashcards were integrated effectively into each stage
of the writing process. Students showed improvement in idea generation, sentence
construction, and revision activities. Behaviorally, students became more participative;
emotionally, they enjoyed the learning process more; and cognitively, they demonstrated
better understanding of verb forms and recount text structure. Flashcards functioned as a
continuous support tool throughout the lesson, reinforcing vocabulary and facilitating
sentence development.
It can be concluded that flashcards are an effective instructional medium in
teaching recount text writing. The study suggests that teachers incorporate flashcards to
foster student engagement and support writing skills. For future researchers, it is
recommended to explore the use of flashcards in different genres or integrate them with
digital media to further enhance writing proficiency in EFL contexts.