Abstract
Due to the major role of vocabulary acquisition in language learning and challenges attributed to mastering this skill, the present study aimed at investigating the effect of mobile-facilitated concept-mapping vocabulary learning strategy on EFL learners' vocabulary learning and retention. By exploring the effect of mobile-facilitated concept-mapping vocabulary learning strategy on EFL learners' vocabulary learning and retention the present quasi-experimental study aims not only to enrich the body of literature, but also hopes to peruse its major significance by equipping EFL learners with effective strategies, such as concept mapping, to develop their vocabulary knowledge through modern technologies, such as SMS system of mobile phones. Moving toward the objectives of this study, 48 female learners participated as the treatment and control groups. The relationships among the vocabulary concepts were created in the form of concept map diagrams and sent to the participants in treatment group through Telegram. However, the participants of the control group received the vocabulary items in a way that they could not recognize the semantic relationship between them. Statistical analysis of data highlighted the realistic role of technology in language learning and revealed that the treatment group outperformed the control one in the performance of vocabulary learning and retention. According to the results, mobile-assisted concept-mapping strategy can be used as an innovative and effective technique in instructing vocabulary for EFL learners.
Highlights
One of the crucial elements of any language used for communicating fluently is vocabulary; there are abundant studies investigating the methods, approaches, techniques and strategies which can help students acquire vocabulary knowledge [1]
The present study aims to develop EFL learners’ vocabulary knowledge with effective strategies such as concept mapping, and assist them to access this knowledge through modern technologies such as SMS system of mobile phones
This research highlights the realistic role of technology in language learning and how technology can be combined with other techniques and strategies for the purpose of facilitating and accelerating the teaching and learning process
Summary
One of the crucial elements of any language used for communicating fluently is vocabulary; there are abundant studies investigating the methods, approaches, techniques and strategies which can help students acquire vocabulary knowledge [1]. According to [23], developing vocabulary learning strategy by researchers and instructors which can facilitate the process of vocabulary acquisition is highly important. These strategies can help language learners in acquiring, storing and retrieving information [24]. Any language learning strategy including concept mapping is claimed by [34] to develop students’ autonomy and language learning abilities Technologies such as mobile which are accessible to learners at anytime and anywhere facilitate the process of learning and promote the chances of situated learning [35]. The present study aims to develop EFL learners’ vocabulary knowledge with effective strategies such as concept mapping, and assist them to access this knowledge through modern technologies such as SMS system of mobile phones
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