Sing, Move, and Say: Implementasi Total Physical Response (TPR) dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris di Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

English learning at the elementary school level requires engaging and age-appropriate learning approaches that can encourage students to actively participate in the learning process. However, English instruction for young learners is often dominated by conventional activities that may limit students’ motivation, interaction, and opportunities to practice English. This community service program, entitled “Sing, Move, and Say: Total Physical Response (TPR) for Elementary School Students,” aimed to introduce an interactive English learning approach through the integration of songs, physical movements, and simple spoken expressions. The community service program was conducted at SDN 88 Kota Gorontalo through several stages, including initial observation, preparation of learning materials, implementation of TPR-based learning activities, and evaluation. During the activities, students were engaged in singing English songs, responding to teacher commands through physical movements, and practicing simple vocabulary and expressions through meaningful actions. The activities were designed to create a joyful, participatory, and low-anxiety learning environment. The implementation showed that TPR-based activities encouraged students to participate actively, respond enthusiastically to English instructions, and practice vocabulary and simple expressions in a more meaningful context. The program also demonstrated the potential of TPR as an accessible and enjoyable approach for supporting English learning among elementary school students. Thus, integrating singing, movement, and speaking activities can provide a practical alternative for making English learning more interactive and engaging for young learners.