Dissertation Theses

An investigation of the effectiveness of three presentation methods on vocabulary retention by post-secondary five diploma students and their use of memory strategies in L2 vocabulary acquisition

Title:
An investigation of the effectiveness of three presentation methods on vocabulary retention by post-secondary five diploma students and their use of memory strategies in L2 vocabulary acquisition
Authors:
- Sze, Carol Pui Shan
Year Published:
1998
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GB English Language
    - GBD Teaching Methods of Reading Comprehension & Their Outcomes, Vocabulary Teaching
Keywords:
Teaching and Learning Vocabulary Vocabulary Retention Memory Strategies Vocabulary - Study and Teaching (Higher) - Hong Kong English Language - Study and Teaching (Higher) Vocabulary - Study and Teaching (Higher)
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Post-Secondary Education
Abstract:
The impact of three presentation methods - L1 translation, words in context, and words with associations - on the vocabulary retention and the use of memory strategies of L2 learners were examined by the author, who found that those from L1 translation group scored the highest and those from the association group performed better than the context group.
Degree Type:
Master
Institution:
University of Hong Kong
School Location:
Hong Kong
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Dissertation Theses
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/0022a1d1
Entry Date:
2010-09-07