THE PERCEPTION OF EFL STUDENTS TOWARD PERSONAL VOCABULARY NOTES (PVN) AS A VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGY

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Imam Muttaqin Ash Shidiqi - K2219037 - Fak. KIP

Vocabulary mastery plays a fundamental role in English language learning; however, many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students continue to experience difficulties in acquiring, organizing, and retaining new vocabulary effectively. Personal Vocabulary Notes (PVN) have been proposed as a learner-centered vocabulary learning strategy, yet studies exploring students' perceptions and implementation of PVN in online learning environments remain limited. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the implementation of Personal Vocabulary Notes and examine senior high school students' perceptions of using PVN as a vocabulary learning strategy. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving nine senior high school students from different schools. Data were collected through document analysis of students' Personal Vocabulary Notes shared via Discord and semi-structured interviews. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that students implemented PVN by collecting unfamiliar vocabulary from authentic sources, organizing lexical information with meanings, contextual examples, and personal notes, and reviewing their vocabulary regularly. The implementation also generated positive cognitive, affective, and conative responses, indicating that PVN promoted meaningful vocabulary learning, learner autonomy, and sustained motivation. These findings suggest that PVN is a practical learner-centered strategy that can support vocabulary development and enrich vocabulary instruction in EFL contexts.