Effects of quizlet and podcast in vocabulary acquisition of lower secondary school students

Wang Zhiyin and Noraini binti Said (2024) Effects of quizlet and podcast in vocabulary acquisition of lower secondary school students. International Journal of e-Learning Practices, 7 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 2289-4926

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Abstract

This study investigates the influence of Quizlet and podcasts on the acquisition of vocabulary in students attending lower secondary school. The study aims to examine the influence of various digital tools on pupils' ability to acquire and retain new language. The study employed mixed-method study by combining quasiexperimental design and qualitative focus group discussion. This study involved a sample of 54 form 3 students separated into three groups. Two groups were responsible for learning vocabulary using Quizlet and podcast respectively, while the third group used the traditional method to learn vocabulary. The data collection involved evaluating vocabulary proficiency before and after the intervention through the utilization of Quizlet and podcasts. The findings indicate that while Quizlet and Podcasts contributed to vocabulary learning, traditional methods significantly impacted vocabulary acquisition (p= 0.005), as students demonstrated remarkable enhancements in their ability to remember and understand unfamiliar concepts. The study highlights the importance of technology in language learning, suggesting that digital tools might improve student independence, motivation, and involvement. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the constraints of this study, including the limited number of participants and the challenges in extrapolating the results to different educational environments. Hence, further investigation is needed to examine these matters across a broader spectrum of educational settings. The results of this study have significant ramifications for instructors seeking efficient strategies to enhance language instruction.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Vocabulary acquisition, Quizlet, podcasts, digital tools, lower secondary education.
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB5-3640 Theory and practice of education > LB1025-1050.75 Teaching (Principles and practice) P Language and Literature > PE English language > PE1-3729 English > PE1001-1693 Modern English
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Education and Sport Studies
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	06 Dec 2024 13:30
Last Modified:	06 Dec 2024 13:30
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42140

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