The aim of this study was to investigate the effects web-based multimedia annotated
vocabulary learning in context model and in spaced repetitions on vocabulary
retention of intermediate level English language learners. The research study
encompassed two main faces which was related to development of the material and
implementation of it. In WEBVOCLE, which stands for web-based vocabulary
learning material, the contextual presentation of vocabulary were enriched with
audible online dictionary, pictures and animations / target words were repeated by
the learners with interactive exercises, such as gap-filling, cloze and multiple choice
test, games, puzzles, in &lsquo / spaced repetitions&rsquo / .
In the study both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered through attitude
questionnaires, checklists, interviews, focus group interviews and through
vocabulary retention tests. The qualitative data were analyzed according to
qualitative data analysis techniques and quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS
statistics software. Feedback obtained from the learners demonstrated that they not
only developed a positive attitude toward English vocabulary language learning but
also increased their vocabulary retention level of the target vocabulary through
spaced repetitions.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:METU/oai:etd.lib.metu.edu.tr:http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/3/12608905/index.pdf |
| Date | 01 September 2007 |
| Creators | Baturay, Meltem Huri |
| Contributors | Yildirim, Soner Ibrahim |
| Publisher | METU |
| Source Sets | Middle East Technical Univ. |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Ph.D. Thesis |
| Format | text/pdf |
| Rights | To liberate the content for public access |
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