COOKING CLASS SEBAGAI STRATEGI EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING DALAM MENDUKUNG PENGUASAAN KOSAKATA BAHASA INGGRIS PADA ANAK USIA PRASEKOLAH
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https://doi.org/10.67528/ic.v5i2.189Keywords:
Cooking Class, Experiential Learning, English vocabulary acquisition, preschool children, English for Young LearnersAbstract
Vocabulary acquisition is a fundamental aspect of English language learning for young children. One instructional approach that supports this process is Experiential Learning, which emphasizes direct experience as the primary source of learning. This study aimed to analyze the implementation of a Cooking Class as an experiential learning strategy to support English vocabulary acquisition among preschool children. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed at Blinkids.id Preschool on June 2, 2025. Data were collected through classroom observations, documentation, and field notes during the Cooking Class activities. The findings indicate that the activity provided children with opportunities to learn English vocabulary related to food ingredients, cooking utensils, and action verbs through the use of realia, simple classroom instructions, and active participation in meaningful learning experiences. These contextual learning experiences enabled children to understand vocabulary more naturally in accordance with their developmental characteristics. Therefore, Cooking Class has the potential to serve as a contextual, interactive, and enjoyable instructional strategy for supporting English vocabulary acquisition in preschool learners.
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