Strategies and Performance in Intentional L2 Vocabulary Learning

Autor/in	Barcroft, Joe
Titel	Strategies and Performance in Intentional L2 Vocabulary Learning
Quelle	In: Language Awareness, 18 (2009) 1, S.74-89 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0965-8416
Schlagwörter	Learning Strategies; Predictor Variables; Correlation; Scores; Vocabulary Development; Second Language Learning; Intentional Learning; Spanish; Second Language Instruction; English; Native Speakers; Pictorial Stimuli; Mnemonics; Translation; Recall (Psychology); Metalinguistics; College Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Prädiktor; Korrelation; Wortschatzarbeit; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Intentionales Lernen; Spanisch; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English language; Englisch; Muttersprachler; Fantasieanregung; Mnemotechnik; Abberufung; Metalanguage; Metasprache; Collegestudent
Abstract	This study was designed to identify strategies used during intentional vocabulary learning and to assess the relationship between strategy use and vocabulary learning performance. English-speaking students of Spanish studied new Spanish words while viewing word-picture pairs. The participants then completed posttests and answered questions about their strategy use. Their responses were coded to identify each participant's most frequently used strategy (MFS). Frequency of use of each MFS was determined. A subset of posttest scores were submitted to an analysis of variance with MFS as a between-subjects independent variable, recall type as a within-subjects independent variable, and score as the dependent variable. The results indicated significantly better scores for "mnemonic technique" and "L2-picture association" over "L2-L1 translation" and "repetition." A significant positive correlation was also observed between the number of strategies used and vocabulary recall. Theoretical and pedagogical implications of the study are discussed. Sample activities for raising awareness about L2 vocabulary learning strategies and effective strategy use are also provided in the Appendix. (Contains 3 tables and 3 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10