scholarly journals Investigating English Students` Vocabulary Learning Strategies at Raden Intan State Islamic University

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-186
Author(s):  
Iwan Kurniawan ◽  
Melinda Roza ◽  
Juhana Juhana
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Education ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Metacognitive Strategies ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
English Students

The purpose of this study was to determine the types of Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS), the most and least frequently used VLSs by female and male students, and the types of VLSs chosen to address vocabulary learning problems. This study employed a survey technique. The population for this study was drawn from Lampung State Islamic University's English Education Department, which consisted of three classes and had a total enrollment of approximately 75 students. Female students totaled 64, while male students totaled 11. The sample consisted of fourth-semester students. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire that Gu and Johnson proposed in 1996. Interviews were also used as a tool. All English department students at Lampung State Islamic University used one of four vocabulary learning strategies. Among the four categories of Vocabulary Learning Strategies, students in the three classes favoured metacognitive strategies the most, as indicated by the mean score (2.90). On the other hand, the least frequently used strategy was memory/repetition, as indicated by the lowest mean score (2.22). Female students tended to use metacognitive strategies, as indicated by their highest mean score (2.87), while male students tended to use memories/repetition strategies, as indicated by their average score (2.2). Additionally, the most frequently used strategy by male students was metacognitive strategy with a mean score of (2.93), while the least frequently used strategy was activation with a mean score of (2.93). (2.31). To overcome the problem of vocabulary acquisition, the students used the strategies of consulting a dictionary first, followed by learning grammar and asking other people second. The final strategies used were word practise and internet surfing. 

scholarly journals An Overview of Preferred Vocabulary Learning Strategies by Learners

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Kanthimathi Letchumanan ◽  
Paramasivam Muthusam ◽  
Potchelvi Govindasamy ◽  
Atieh Farashaiyan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Metacognitive Strategies ◽  
Multiple Use ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies

<p>This article aimed at examining the various vocabulary learning strategies used by learners to learn a word. Data from the study showed that learners do use certain vocabulary learning strategies and that strategy has become their preferred vocabulary learning strategies. The study also showed that learners use more than one strategy to learn a vocabulary. Thus, the study confirmed that multiple use of vocabulary learning strategies are preferred by learners especially the cognitive, determination and metacognitive strategies.</p>

scholarly journals Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematik Siswa Berdasarkan Gender: Suatu Kasus di Sekolah Berbasis Pesantren

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Wa Ode Dahiana ◽  
Tatang Herman
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Metacognitive Strategies ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mathematical Communication ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

<p><em>The purpose of this study was to determine differences in students' mathematical communication skills based on gender with learning using metacognitive strategies. This research method is a quasi-experimental design using a pretest-posttest control group design. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling which consisted of 19 male students as the first experimental group and 17 female students as the second experimental group. The instrument used was in the form of a five-point essay test to measure the aspects of students' mathematical communication skills after being given a treatment, namely learning using metacognitive strategies. The pre-test mean score shows that female students are higher than male students, on the contrary, the average score of the post-test results, it is known that male students are higher. The data were analyzed using the t-test, it was concluded that there was a significant difference between the mathematical abilities of male and female students. This difference is consistent with several previous research results, although not a few studies also state that there is no significant difference between students' academic abilities based on gender.</em></p>

scholarly journals Students’ Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Discovery and Consolidation in Malaysian Primary School English Language Classrooms

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Fung-Chien Kho ◽  
Joseph Ramanair ◽  
Ambigapathy Pandian
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Metacognitive Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Social Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Memory

A good grasp of vocabulary enables language learners to articulate, comprehend and communicate ideas and concepts effectively. For learners whose first language is not English, mastering vocabulary knowledge in terms of the breadth and depth is challenging and needs to start at a young age through the use of various strategies. The lack of English language vocabulary knowledge would demotivate learners and even result in abandoning efforts to learn the language. Therefore, it is important that learners know and are able to use five strategies, which include determination, social, cognitive, memory, and metacognitive strategies to learn vocabulary. Determination and social strategies are in the discovery category, while social cognitive, memory, and metacognitive strategies are in the consolidation category. This study aims to determine the vocabulary learning strategies used by 132 Year Five primary school English language students in two urban National Type Chinese schools in Sarawak. It investigated the strategies these learners used, how frequently they used them, and their reasons for preferring particular strategies. Data were collected from two classrooms at each school through the use of questionnaire and individual interview. Questionnaire results were analysed descriptively in terms of mean scores and standard deviation while interview responses were coded, categorised and analysed using thematic analysis. The findings suggest that while the students employed moderate use of all the five strategies, cognitive strategies which involved mechanical approaches were the most used while social strategies were not used by all students.

scholarly journals Female Students Use More Language Learning Strategies Than Male Students? - A Case Study of ESL Learners in a Macau Public University

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Don Yao
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Public University ◽  
Metacognitive Strategies ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Memory Strategies ◽  
Gender Differentiation ◽  
Esl Learners

Abstract Language Learning Strategies (LLSs) as a pluralistic and pervasive strategic system (Yan & Zha, 2011, p. 1) always attaches great importance of Second Language Acquisition (SLA). Numerous researchers have been working on this topic since the 1970s. Also, since students differ from person to person in their adoption of learning strategies and the research on differences in individuals develops, the topic of gender differentiation has arisen in the LLSs. Research related to gender and LLSs has been brought to the forefront in the last three decades, and many studies have found that gender can have a significant impact on LLSs (Zafar, 2012, p. 640). In China, most of the previous studies in learning strategies have paid attention to age, motivation, aptitude, educational level, good language learners, etc. But not much has been done in terms of the perspective of gender. Also, as one of the special economic zones in China, researchers may neglect the importance of Macau for most of them have focused more on Hong Kong. This paper then investigated the use of LLSs by a group of ESL learners in a Macau public university. It emphasized the gender differences and aimed to find out how gender affected the use of LLSs. Quantitative research method was adopted in this paper. A total of 188 ESL learners (M = 92, F = 96) participated in this study. The instrument Oxford’s 50-item Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) questionnaire was used. In consideration of their English proficiency levels, Liao’s (2002) Chinese version of the SILL questionnaire was adopted so that it was easier for students to understand. Moreover, the statistical software SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis. The major findings were that gender as a variable affected students’ strategy use with female students (`X = 3.26) more frequently used strategies than male students (`X = 3.22), and they both used metacognitive strategies the most (M:`X = 3.41; F: `X = 3.49) and memory strategies the least (M:`X = 3.01; F: `X = 3.11). In terms of gender and frequency of LLSs use, metacognitive strategies showed the strongest correlation (r = .88) and memory strategies showed the weakest (r = .64). To sum up, for students, they can learn English more efficiently and effectively with the guidance of proper learning strategies. And students with gender differentiation will use more useful strategies when learning a foreign language; For teachers, they can teach students with their actual needs with the help of learning strategies.

scholarly journals Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used by Medical Students: Croatian Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Jasmina Rogulj ◽  
Ivana Čizmić
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The University

<p>In order to be able to fully develop their academic and professional competencies, medical doctors (MDs) need to be highly proficient in English, which, among other things, implies the acquisition of vocabulary as an essential part of language knowledge. The current study aims at exploring vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) employed by freshman and sophomore medical students at the University of Split School of Medicine, Croatia. In particular, it focuses on (a) most and least frequently used VLS; (b) relationship between VLS subscales and different types of vocabulary knowledge; (c) differences in the mean strategy use between male and female students, and among low-, middle- and high-scoring students. The instruments used in the research were adapted version of the VLS Questionnaire (Pavičić Takač, 2008, p.152) and a vocabulary test designed by the author. The results indicate that medical students use a core inventory of VLS, whereby showing preference for the category of self-initiated vocabulary learning (SI-IVL) strategies and some individual formal vocabulary learning (FVL) and spontaneous vocabulary learning (SVL) strategies. Although students were not in favour of FVL at the level of the category as a whole, the results showed that the more frequently they employed FVL strategies, the better they scored on vocabulary tasks measuring controlled-productive type of vocabulary knowledge. Correlations revealed that female students used SI-IVL and FVL strategies significantly more often than their male counterparts. Results also suggest that there are no statistically significant differences in the mean VLS use among low-, middle- and high-scoring students. In conclusion, the results of this study provide a preliminary insight into the VLS used by medical students and their effect on students' vocabulary learning outcomes as well as into differences by gender and vocabulary proficiency. Since findings have proved rather inconclusive, these research questions need to be further investigated.</p>

scholarly journals A descriptive study on ESL learners’ vocabulary knowledge through cognitive and metacognitive strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Aravind B R ◽  
Rajasekaran V
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Metacognitive Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Esl Learners ◽  
Cognitive And Metacognitive Strategies

The present research was carried out to study the cognitive and metacognitive vocabulary learning strategies of 36 ESL learners’. Schmitt’s Vocabulary Learning Strategies questionnaire was used to conduct the study. The study revealed the subsequent array of cognitive and metacognitive strategies employed by ESL learners. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were also conducted with 10 ESL learners’ who completed the questionnaire to get more reliable information about learners’ strategies with vocabulary learning. The findings indicated that ‘Using English Language Media’, ‘Verbal repetition’, ‘Take notes in class’ were the most popular strategies, whereas ‘Skip or pass new word’ and ‘Put English labels on physical objects’ were least used. The results of this paper provide many implications for English language teaching. Detailed explanations of the participants’ cognitive and metacognitive strategies were given in the discussion.

scholarly journals Developing Learning Strategies Through a Multimodal Vocabulary Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Steven Asquith
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Spaced Repetition ◽  
English Students ◽  
Mixed Modality ◽  
Insight Into

In this research project the benefits to students of creating and using spaced-repetition vocabulary flashcards based upon different modalities—audio, visual, written, and mixed—are investigated. The study, conducted over two semesters with a class of Media English students, required students to learn the course vocabulary in stages using each modality individually before finally creating mixed-modality flashcards. At the end of the project students wrote journals to reflect on what they had learned from utilizing the different modalities to remember vocabulary and their experiences of using the technology. Subsequent analysis of these journals provides insight into not only students’ attitudes towards mobile learning and using online vocabulary flashcards but also how students can become more critical in developing vocabulary learning strategies tailored to their needs 当研究では、学生が、オーディオ、ビジュアル、文章、混合など様々なモダリティー（手法）に基づいて、間隔反復語彙フラッシュカード作成及びそれを利用した勉強方法の効果について調査する。2学期にわたり実施した当研究では、メディア英語クラスの学生は、混合モダリティフラッシュカードを作成する前に、それぞれのモダリティを利用して段階的にコース語彙を学習する必要があった。プロジェクトの最終段階において、学生はテクノロジーを利用した語彙学習経験を通し、様々なモダリティを利用して学んだことを振り返り、記事にまとめた。学生の記事に対するその後の分析は、学生のモバイル学習及びオンライン語彙フラッシュカードの利用に対する勉強姿勢だけでなく、彼らのニーズに合う語彙学習方法をより慎重に見極め開発できるようになる事を示唆している。

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a programme-based Vocabulary Learning Strategies for Developing English Vocabulary for EFL Female Students at Taif University

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrah Mahmoud Ismaiel ◽  
AbdulRahman Awadh Al Asmari
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

The study of vocabulary can be considered a chief issue which the second language students encounter within the learning of another language especially, for non-English major students. This study aims at assessing the influence of a suggested program for enhancing EFL students` vocabulary and vocabulary learning strategies use. The sample of this study consists of (123) females, it is parted into two sections; the experimental group consists of 55 female students and the control group consists of 68 female students. During the course of the study, learners were randomly chosen and randomly were divided into the experimental and control groups. The aim of the study is twofold: (a) to assess if there exist notable discrepancies between these two groups on the English Language Vocabulary post-test and vocabulary language learning strategies. The study also aims to analyze if there exist important discrepancies in the mean grades of pre and post-test of the English Language Vocabulary test and vocabulary language learning strategies. The research applied will continue for 12 weeks throughout the second semester which includes the proposed program. Students` vocabulary learning strategies were measured by Schmitt’s (1997) questionnaire. This questionnaire contains 58 items covering five main strategies that are determination plans, social plans, memory tactics, cognitive plans and meta-cognitive programs. While the Students` English Language Vocabulary size was measured by English Language vocabulary test that was designed by the researchers. The research accomplished lasted for three months that encompasses the suggested plan. The gathered data demonstrated that there existed statistically important discrepancies between the experimental group and the control group on the post-test, in which the experimental one was more bolded. It also uncovred that there existed statistically important discrepancies among the pre-test and post-test outcomes for the experimental group on the diction examination. Moreover, the grades depicted that there existed statistically notable discrepancies among the experimental group and its counterpart. The data of the present research have notable insinuations for the learners and make an enhanced case for the study of diction and vocabulary. 

scholarly journals Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Turkish EFL Learners: A Focus on Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Hatice Okyar
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Female Students ◽  
State University ◽  
Social Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medium Level

This study aimed to (a) identify vocabulary learning strategies (VLSs) employed by Turkish EFL learners; (b) determine whether the use of VLSs varies by gender. To achieve these aims, the vocabulary learning strategies scale developed by Kocaman and Kizilkaya Cumaoglu (2014) was administered to preparatory school students (n=209) at a state university in Turkey. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations) and an independent-samples t-test were used for statistical analyses. The results revealed that the frequency of VLS use was at a medium level. In addition, analysis of the sub-dimensions of the scale showed that memory, cognitive, compensation, and social strategies were used at a medium frequency level, while metacognitive and affective strategies were used at a high frequency. When VLS use was analyzed with respect to gender, a significant difference was seen between males and females, with female students having a higher total mean score than male students. Also, female students reported more use of memory, cognitive, compensation, metacognitive, and affective strategies; however, no statistically significant gender difference was found regarding the frequency of the use of social strategies.

scholarly journals VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES USED BY MALE AND FEMALE FRESHMEN OF LINGUISTICS POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN BRAWIJAYA UNIVERSITY

SUAR BETANG ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Hitijahubessy
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Female Students ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Vocabulary Learning Strategies ◽  
The Difference

Vocabulary is very important in the learning process, and students have to master it. Thus awareness and understanding of vocabulary learning strategies can increase students’ vocabulary. This study aims to reveal more and less common strategies used male and female students, the difference vocabulary learning strategy between students who studied English in their undergraduate level and those who did not. In conducting this research, the researcher used survey methodology. A questionnaire adapted from the taxonomy of vocabulary learning strategies developed by Schmitt  was spread to sixteen first-year students. The most frequent strategy was “listen to English songs and news” and “using dictionary” as the most favoured strategy used by both male and female students who studied English and them who did not. From the results, it can be stated that be the students seem to enjoy learning English. Moreover, in order to increase vocabulary, both teacher and students must know about vocabulary learning strategies(Strategi Pembelajaran Kosakata yang Digunakan oleh Mahasiswa Baru S2 Linguistik Universitas Brawijaya)Kosakata sangat penting dalam proses pembelajaran dan mahasiswa harus menguasainya. Kesadaran dan pemahaman akan strategi pembelajaran kosakata dapat meningkatkan kosakata mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi yang paling banyak dan paling sedikit digunakan oleh mahasiswa laki-laki dan perempuan, perbedaan penggunaan strategi belajar kosakata oleh mahasiwa baru pascasarjana ilmu linguistik yang belajar bahasa Inggris pada strata satu dan mahasiswa yang tidak belajar bahasa Inggris pada strata satu. Dalam melakukan penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan metode survei. Kuesioner yang diadopsi dari taksonomi strategi pembelajaran kosakata yang dikembangkan oleh Schmitt diberikan kepada enam belas mahasiswa baru. Strategi yang paling sering dilakukan adalah "listen to English song and news", dan "using dictionary" sebagai strategi yang paling disukai digunakan, baik oleh mahasiswa laki-laki maupun perempuan yang belajar bahasa Inggris pada strata satu dan mahasiswa laki-laki dan perempuan yang tidak belajar bahasa inggris pada strata satu. Dari hasil tersebut, dapat dinyatakan bahwa para mahasiswa tampaknya menikmati belajar bahasa Inggris. Selain itu, untuk meningkatkan kosakata, baik guru maupun siswa harus mengetahui strategi pembelajaran kosakata.

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