Mobile-Assisted Language Learning Toward Vocabulary Skill Enhancement of the BSEd-English
Keywords:
Mobile Assisted Language Learning, SAMR Model, vocabulary skill enhancement, Mobile Language Learning ApplicationsAbstract
The portability and accessibility of mobile devices facilitate learning everywhere, leading to increased vocabulary learning and improved motivation for vocabulary acquisition. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) as a personalized learning tool in enhancing the vocabulary skills of first-year BSED-English students at a local college. This study utilized the experimental research design, employing pre-tests and post-tests to comprehend if MALL is an effective tool for enhancing vocabulary skills. A standardized vocabulary test paper from the Victoria University of Wellington and an adopted attitudinal survey questionnaire from Rezaie, et al. (2014) were used in this research study to aid the researchers in collecting the data needed to determine the effectiveness of MALL. Based on the results, during the pretest that was done before the treatment program, the mean score of the respondents was 19.75, meaning the respondents had low vocabulary skills. However, during the post-test and after using MALL tools in two weeks, the mean score significantly increased to 33.92, this showed that MALL tools are effective in their vocabulary retention and statistically significant. MALL tools Although more research is required, data analysis suggests that using mobile phones for vocabulary learning is a feasible approach for college students. It can be used as a substitution, augmentation, and modification to a pencil and paper-based vocabulary assessment. As a result, the researchers proposed an action plan suggesting that incorporating MALL tools into language education programs can be beneficial in helping students improve their vocabulary skills.
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