Comparing intentional vocabulary learning strategies of rote-copying vs read-plus

The purpose of this within-group experimental study was to compare the effectiveness of two explicit vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) of Rote-Copying (RC) and Read-Plus (RP) treatment on vocabulary acquisition and retention among English as a second language (ESL) learners at lower secondary sch...

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Main Author:	Wong, Sze Wei
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2013
Subjects:	PE English
Online Access:	http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/36740/5/WongSzeWeiMFP2013.pdf
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spelling	my-utm-ep.367402017-06-22T04:10:21Z Comparing intentional vocabulary learning strategies of rote-copying vs read-plus 2013-09 Wong, Sze Wei PE English The purpose of this within-group experimental study was to compare the effectiveness of two explicit vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) of Rote-Copying (RC) and Read-Plus (RP) treatment on vocabulary acquisition and retention among English as a second language (ESL) learners at lower secondary school level in Malaysia. Participants were 35 Form 1 students with low level English proficiency who participated in both treatments for two weeks with each treatment carried out once in each week. A posttest was administered a week after the treatments. Participants read adapted texts and underwent different treatments. The RC required participants to copy L2 words, sentence in context and its translated L1 counterparts twice; while three vocabulary enhancement activities were used in RP. Nation’s 1000 Level Vocabulary Test was used in this study. Results indicate that there was no significant difference between RC and RP in vocabulary learning. Both treatments lead to significant vocabulary learning. However, participants showed better vocabulary gain after undergoing the RP treatment in the pottest. Interview finding indicated that participants preferred the more cognitively-challenging RP treatment. In contrast, the RC was deemed boring and ineffective. Nevertheless, RC is useful for low proficient ESL learners. In sum, intentional VLS are the key to vocabulary learning. 2013-09 Thesis http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/36740/ http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/36740/5/WongSzeWeiMFP2013.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
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description	The purpose of this within-group experimental study was to compare the effectiveness of two explicit vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) of Rote-Copying (RC) and Read-Plus (RP) treatment on vocabulary acquisition and retention among English as a second language (ESL) learners at lower secondary school level in Malaysia. Participants were 35 Form 1 students with low level English proficiency who participated in both treatments for two weeks with each treatment carried out once in each week. A posttest was administered a week after the treatments. Participants read adapted texts and underwent different treatments. The RC required participants to copy L2 words, sentence in context and its translated L1 counterparts twice; while three vocabulary enhancement activities were used in RP. Nation’s 1000 Level Vocabulary Test was used in this study. Results indicate that there was no significant difference between RC and RP in vocabulary learning. Both treatments lead to significant vocabulary learning. However, participants showed better vocabulary gain after undergoing the RP treatment in the pottest. Interview finding indicated that participants preferred the more cognitively-challenging RP treatment. In contrast, the RC was deemed boring and ineffective. Nevertheless, RC is useful for low proficient ESL learners. In sum, intentional VLS are the key to vocabulary learning.
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author	Wong, Sze Wei
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title	Comparing intentional vocabulary learning strategies of rote-copying vs read-plus
title_short	Comparing intentional vocabulary learning strategies of rote-copying vs read-plus
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