The Implementation of Baamboozle as Media in Teaching Writing Recount Text to Eight Grade Students at SMP Negeri 37 Medan

This study aimed at describing the implementation of Baamboozle to teach writing
recount text for the eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 37 Medan. This study
discussed how the teachers implement Baamboozle as media to teaching writing
recount text for the 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 37 Medan. This study used a
descriptive qualitative design. The data were collected during two meetings
involving one English teacher. Data were gathered through observing and interview.
The findings of this study revealed that Baamboozle was implemented by the
teacher in six steps of game-based learning method, namely, identifying and
studying the game, providing prior knowledge, explaining the rules, playing the
game, gathering information from playing educational games, and giving
task/exercise. Interview with the teacher further revealed that the teacher used
Baamboozle to overcome students’ low engagement in learning activity. The
Baamboozle game was utilized in the classroom by the teacher to increase students'
motivation and excitement for learning.