Multimedia and Second Language Vocabulary: A Study with University-level Learners of English

Authors

  • Veronika de la Cruz Villegas
  • Jesús Izquierdo

Keywords:

tecnología educativa, multimedia, aprendizaje de lenguas

Abstract

Este estudio examinó el impacto de una aplicación multimedia basada en las raíces latinas de la lengua inglesa en el aprendizaje de vocabulario entre estudiantes universitarios. Se exploraron los efectos de dos niveles de competencia de la lengua inglesa: principiantes (n=7) y falso-principiantes (n=8) en el aprendizaje de vocabulario. Los estudiantes trabajaron dos sesiones con una aplicación multimedia. El análisis no paramétrico reveló ganancias significativas en el vocabulario incluido en la aplicación, independientemente del nivel de competencia del inglés de los alumnos. Sin embargo, éstos no pudieron transferir ese conocimiento a nuevo vocabulario. Los resultados sugieren que los participantes obtuvieron beneficios parciales de la aplicación, ya que sólo les permitió memorizar el vocabulario presentado.

 

 

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Author Biographies

Veronika de la Cruz Villegas

master in Teaching. Professor and researcher at Universidad Juárez Autónoma. She investigates issues related to second language vocabulary acquisition, computer-assisted language learning, and educative inclusion in higher education.

Jesús Izquierdo

PhD in Second Language Education (McGill University, Canada). Professor and researcher at Universidad Juárez Autónoma. He investigates issues related to second language vocabulary acquisition, computer-assisted language learning, and second language teacher education.

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Published

2014-03-10

Issue

No. 42 (2014): Educación para la paz y Derechos Humanos

Section

Research articles (open section)

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