Wall Attack in Padlet in Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition

Abstract

Vocabulary acquisition is very crucial for Malaysian second language learners. However, the second language learner especially primary school pupils are having a problem in acquiring vocabulary. This study intends to explore the prospective outcome of using Wall Attack in Padlet, an online application in English as Second Language (ESL) classroom to improve vocabulary acquisition and develop pupils’ motivation towards vocabulary learning. Action research was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of using Wall Attack in Padlet in improving pupils’ vocabulary in English language and to discover pupils’ motivation towards learning vocabulary. Thirty 10-year-old primary school pupils from Mersing, Johor, Malaysia were chosen as the participants in this study. The data was collected by the means of pre- and post-tests and questionnaire survey. The data was later analysed using both descriptive and inferential analysis. The result from pre- and post- tests indicated a significant improvement in pupils’ vocabulary acquisition. The result from the questionnaire survey also showed pupils positive motivation towards using Wall Attack in Padlet as a mean for learning vocabulary. The findings proved that the use of Wall Attack in Padlet is effective in enhancing pupils’ performance in language learning, especially in English as a second language (ESL) learning context.