Abstract
Per its English curriculum, vocabulary instruction is only integrated indirectly in the teaching of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Malaysian schools. ESL learners then may overlook the variety of meanings that a word and its spelling can offer. This research aims to describe the effects of the explicit approach of vocabulary instruction on 30 Form Two (eighth grade) students from a suburban school in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. A descriptive style was adopted, and specific vocabulary lessons were used to help students learn the target words. Using descriptive statistics, vocabulary pre- and post-test scores were analysed and compared to determine the impact of this approach. The frequency counts, percentages, mean scores, and standard deviation of the students’ evaluation form responses were analysed. Content analysis was used to transcribe, classify, and categorise qualitative data from the interview session. According to the data, the students’ vocabulary scores increased dramatically in the post-test, with a mean gap of 21.9. The students were also enthusiastic about the teacher’s instructions (M=4.48, SD=0.64) and vocabulary lessons (M=4.34, SD=0.59). It is suggested that the explicit approach of vocabulary instruction, which engages students in exciting vocabulary learning techniques as employed by this study could enhance their vocabulary knowledge.
Highlights
One of the most important aspects of English language acquisition is vocabulary development
Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that using the explicit method of vocabulary learning is successful in assisting students in acquiring the target words, at least according to the Form Two students who participated in the study
This study found that using various approaches within the explicit method created through vocabulary lessons helped them learn the target words better, resulting in increased vocabulary knowledge among the participants
Summary
One of the most important aspects of English language acquisition is vocabulary development. The more English words or vocabulary students can acquire, the higher their chances of success in learning and understanding English, as vocabulary plays a fundamental role in language learning. Insufficient vocabulary will cause understanding issues and prevent effective communication. To understand and use words effectively, students should be introduced to vocabulary repeatedly by using suitable methods (Tahir, Albakri, Adnan, & Karim, 2020). Teachers need to adopt different strategies and techniques to manage unfamiliar words effectively when teaching their students. This includes the use of visual aids, repeated exposure to words, collaborative practices, and structured reading materials
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