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Publication Date: 2019
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An Investigation of Three Approaches to Vocabulary Learning in High School Spanish Classes
Jester, Kathleen A. M.; Giles, Rebecca M.; Ferguson, Susan N.
Mid-Western Educational Researcher, v31 n4 p448-463 2019
Three vocabulary learning approaches -- rote memorization; Cover, Copy, Compare (CCC); and Cover, Copy, Compare Adapted with picture (CCCA) -- were examined for effectiveness in promoting long-term memory retention for productive vocabulary in foreign language learning. Pretest, posttest, and delayed posttest data were collected using Conjuguemos, an on-line Spanish program. Results indicated a significant increase in mean scores with each assessment for all treatments; however, there was no significant difference in recall among the three learning approaches. Students were also surveyed about their preferences in approaches. Although survey responses indicated a preference for CCC, most students reported abandoning use of this method after six months.
Descriptors: Spanish, Second Language Learning, Vocabulary, High School Students, Memorization, Long Term Memory, Retention (Psychology), Recall (Psychology), Learning Strategies, Student Attitudes, Preferences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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