The Role of Teachers In Desaining Creative English Vocabulary Habits In Early Stage Education

Abstract

Learning English since early stage is an important strategy in preparing a generation that is able to compete in the
global era. Teachers take on the role of creative learning designers so they are able to integrate English vocabulary through
enjoyable, contextual, and consistent habits. This study aims to analyze the correlation between the teacher's role in designing
creative English vocabulary habits and the vocabulary skills of early grade students. This study used a quantitative approach
with a correlational descriptive design. The participants consisted of 10 early childhood education teachers and 60 children
aged 4–6 years at Kinder Station in Yogyakarta. Data were collected using a teacher role questionnaire, picture vocabulary test,
and observation sheet, then analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation test. The Results of the study indicate
that the role of teachers is in the excellent category (M=4.35) and children's vocabulary skills are in the high category (M=16.2).
Pearson's correlation test shows a strong and significant positive relationship (r=0.72; p < 0.01). These are confirmed by the
importance of creative vocabulary practice and parental involvement as supporting factors for improving the English language
skills of young children.