A descriptive study on ESL learners’ vocabulary knowledge through cognitive and metacognitive strategies
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https://doi.org/10.12928/eltej.v3i2.2447Keywords:
Cognitive, Metacognitive, Vocabulary Learning Strategies, ESL learners, TeachingAbstract
The present research was carried out to study the cognitive and metacognitive vocabulary learning strategies of 36 ESL learners’. Schmitt’s Vocabulary Learning Strategies questionnaire was used to conduct the study. The study revealed the subsequent array of cognitive and metacognitive strategies employed by ESL learners. Additionally, semi-structured interviews were also conducted with 10 ESL learners’ who completed the questionnaire to get more reliable information about learners’ strategies with vocabulary learning. The findings indicated that ‘Using English Language Media’, ‘Verbal repetition’, ‘Take notes in class’ were the most popular strategies, whereas ‘Skip or pass new word’ and ‘Put English labels on physical objects’ were least used. The results of this paper provide many implications for English language teaching. Detailed explanations of the participants’ cognitive and metacognitive strategies were given in the discussion.References
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Cameron, L. (2001). Teaching languages to young learners. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Carter, R., and McCarthy, M. (1988). Vocabulary and language teaching. London: Longman.
Decarrico, J. S. (2001). Vocabulary learning and teaching. In M. Celce-Murcia (Ed.), Teaching English as a second or foreign language (3rd ed.) (pp. 285-299). Boston: Heinle & Heinle.
Hughes, A. (1989). Testing for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Jackson, H., and Amvela, E. Z. (2000). Words, meaning and vocabulary: An introduction to modern English lexicology. London: Cassell.
Lewis, M. (1993). The lexical approach: The state of ELT and a way forward. Hove: Language Teaching.
Long, M. H., and Richards, J. C. (1997) Series editors’ preface. In J. Coady and T. Huckin (Eds.), Second language vocabulary acquisition: A rationale for pedagogy (pp. ix-x). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Maley, A. (1986). Series editors’ preface. In J. Morgan, and M. Rinvolucri (Eds.), Vocabulary. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Meara, P. (1980). ‘Vocabulary acquisition: A neglected aspect of language learning’. Language Teaching and Linguistics, 13 (4): 221-246.
Meara, P. (1982). Vocabulary acquisition: A neglected aspect of language learning. In V. Kinsella (Ed.), Surveys: eight state-of-the-art article on key areas in language teaching (pp. 100-126). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Nation, P. (2001). Learning vocabulary in another language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Nosratinia, M., & Zaker, A. (2017). ‘Scrutinizing the Impact of Teachers’ Critical Thinking and Teaching Autonomy on Their Teaching Success and Learners’ Use of Language Learning Strategies’. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 8(1), 122. doi:10.17507/jltr.0801.15
Oxford, R. L. (1990). Language learning strategies: what every language teacher should know. Newbury House Publishers.
Pikulski, J. J., and Templeton, S. (2004). Teaching and developing vocabulary: Key to long-term reading success. Available: http://www.eduplace.com/state/pdf/author/pik_temp.pdf
Rabadi, R. I. (2016). ‘Vocabulary Learning Strategies Employed by Undergraduate EFL Jordanian Students’. English Language and Literature Studies, 6(1), 47. doi:10.5539/ells.v6n1p47
Ramos, F. D. (2015). ‘Incidental Vocabulary Learning in Second Language Acquisition: A Literature Review’. PROFILE Issues in Teachers Professional Development, 17(1), 157-166. doi:10.15446/profile.v17n1.43957
Read, J. (2000). Assessing vocabulary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Read, J. (2000). Assessing vocabulary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Richards, J. C. (1985). The context of language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Schmitt, N. (1997). Vocabulary learning strategies. In N. Schmitt and M. McCarthy (Eds.), Vocabulary: Description, acquisition and pedagogy (pp. 77-85). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Seal, B. D. (1991). Vocabulary learning and teaching. In M. Celce-Murcia, (Ed.), Teaching English as a second or foreign language (pp. 296-311). Massachusetts: Heinle & Heinle.
Stoffer, I. (1995). University foreign language students’ choice of vocabulary learning strategies as related to individual difference variables. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, the University of Alabama, USA.
Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Malaysia: Longman-Pearson Educational.
Wilkins, D. A. (1972). Linguistics and language teaching. London: Edward Arnold.
Zimmerman, C. B. (1997). Historical trends in second language vocabulary instruction. In J. Coady and T. Huckin (Eds.), Second language vocabulary acquisition: A rationale for pedagogy (pp. 5-19). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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B R, A., & V, R. (2020). A descriptive study on ESL learners’ vocabulary knowledge through cognitive and metacognitive strategies. English Language Teaching Educational Journal, 3(2), 142–150. https://doi.org/10.12928/eltej.v3i2.2447
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