ERIC Number: EJ1292203
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-1539-1523
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Development and Promise of a Vocabulary Intelligent Tutoring System for Second-Grade Latinx English Learners
Baker, Doris Luft; Ma, Hao; Polanco, Paul; Conry, Jillian Marie; Kamata, Akihito; Al Otaiba, Stephanie; Ward, Wayne; Cole, Ron
Journal of Research on Technology in Education, v53 n2 p223-247 2021
We examine the promise, usability, and feasibility of an intelligent tutoring system (ITS) to improve the vocabulary and language proficiency in science and social studies of Latinx second grade English learners (ELs). Participants were 217 ELs attending English only programs or bilingual programs. Findings from the clustered randomized control trial using a researcher-developed proximal assessment indicated that students who used the ITS significantly improved their vocabulary knowledge of the words taught compared to students in the comparison group (ES = 0.38). Results also indicated that most students enjoyed using the ITS and learning new words. Teachers found the program feasible and beneficial to their students.
Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Elementary School Students, Grade 2, Vocabulary Development, English Language Learners, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Second Language Learning, Program Effectiveness, Language Proficiency, Science Instruction, Social Studies, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Academic Language, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Comprehension
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Early Childhood Education; Grade 2; Primary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A140471
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