ERIC Number: EJ1253156
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Apr
Pages: 20
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A Study into the Impact of the Choice of Cognitive and Meta-Cognitive Strategies and Podcasts on Vocabulary Gain and Retention Levels in the "Telegram"-Based E-Learning Context
Elekaei, Atefeh; Tabrizi, Hossein Heidari; Chalak, Azizeh
Teaching English with Technology, v20 n2 p98-117 Apr 2020
Forming synchronous and asynchronous learning networks utilizing internet has been simplified by new technologies. The present study investigated the effects of learners' choice of cognitive and meta-cognitive strategies on vocabulary gain and retention levels in the e-learning context. 180 participants took part in this study and 120 audio podcasts plus still and animated pictures were presented to the participants in the "Telegram" channel. 23 strategy items on a 5-point Likert scale were presented to the participants by means of a voting robot system on the main page of the channel after the treatment. Additionally, an immediate as well as a delayed vocabulary posttest in the form of multiple-choice were administered, separately. Four one-way ANOVAs were run in order to answer the questions. The results revealed that the choice of cognitive strategy significantly affected the level of vocabulary gain and retention. In other words, learners who applied more cognitive strategies had higher levels in vocabulary gain and retention. However, the choice of meta-cognitive strategy had no considerable influence on vocabulary gain and retention.
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Metacognition, Handheld Devices, Audio Equipment, Vocabulary Development, Retention (Psychology), Electronic Learning, Asynchronous Communication, Distance Education, Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), College Students
IATEFL Poland Computer Special Interest Group / University of Nicosia / Maria Curie-Sklodowska University. Ul. J. Sowinskiego 17, 20-041 Lublin, Poland. Web site: http://tewtjournal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
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