Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Tez Türü: Yüksek Lisans
Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Islamic Azad University, Social Science and Education, Language Education, İran
Tez Danışmanı: Dr.Prof Davt Kuhi
Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2011
Tezin Dili: İngilizce
Desteklendiği Program: Diğer
Özet:
ABSTRACT
With the rapid development of brain imaging technology, we can study more deeply into the knowledge of our brain. Nowadays, some methods, strategies, and even instructions in education domain can be revised and supported by novel science such as neurology, neuropsychology, to name just a few. As is known to all, vocabulary instruction got new attention recently since it was considered the fundamental aspect of each language under learning. In other words, the more words learner knows the more proficient s/he will be. It is hoped that the application of evidence obtained from brain research to vocabulary instruction will maximize second language learners' effort in vocabulary acquisition. Therefore, this study explores the effects of brain-compatible vocabulary learning strategy instruction (BVLSI) on vocabulary learning at Emam Hossein High School in Tabriz. Two classes selected randomly. The subjects of this study were 58 ninth-grade students that constructed, in each class 28 students, control and experimental group. After pre-test, the experimental group participated in the 4-week intervention while the control group received traditional vocabulary instruction. A vocabulary achievement test was carried out on all subjects to discover if the subjects had learned the words that were covered in this teaching program. Quantitative methods were applied to analyze collected data. Results indicated that BVLSI contributed to a more positive and active response from subjects, which led to a more pleasant classroom atmosphere. Moreover, it enriched the materials and content of vocabulary instruction. Consequently the subjects who received BVLSI achieved significantly higher test scores than those under traditional vocabulary instruction. I concluded that BVLSI can facilitate subjects' word learning. It is hoped that the results of the study can shed some light on the practice of English vocabulary teaching and learning in high schools.