• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.344-351
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• 2016

Recently, mobile application for english vocabulary learning is being developed actively. However, most mobile English vocabulary learning applications did not effectively connected with the technical advantages of mobile learning. Also,the study of mobile english vocabulary learning app are still insufficient. Therefore, this paper development a english vocabulary context-learning Agent that can practice context learning more reasonably using a location-based service, a character recognition technology and augmented reality technology based on smart phones. In order to evaluate the performance of the proposed agent, we have measured the precision and usability. As results of experiments, the precision of learning vocabulary is 89% and 'Match between system and the real world', 'User control and freedom', 'Recognition rather than recall', 'Aesthetic and minimalist design' appeared to be respectively 3.91, 3.80, 3.85, 4.01 in evaluation of usability. It were obtained significant results.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.21-47
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of English vocabulary learning strategies such as definition-oriented/contextoriented/situated context-oriented vocabulary learning strategy according to the cognitive styles of learners and interaction effect on the achievement test score between the learners' cognitive style and vocabulary learning strategies. The results show that there is no significant difference in the achievement test scores between field-dependent learner group and field-independent learner group. And there is significant difference in the English vocabulary achievement test scores among three experimental treatment groups, definition-oriented, context-oriented, situated context-oriented vocabulary learning strategy groups. Finally, there is an interaction effect on the achievement test score between the learners' cognitive style and vocabulary learning strategies.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2024

The role of social networking mobile applications such as WhatsApp in enhancing second language vocabulary learning among English language learners continues to be a subject of interest for many scholars. The current study aimed at examining medical English vocabulary learning among undergraduate students using WhatsApp compared to learning vocabulary via the Blackboard platform during the Covid-19 pandemic. To this end, 108 medical students (51 males, 57 females) enrolled in a first semester English for a specific English course participated in the study. A quasi-experimental design was adopted for two groups. Fifty-three students participated in the WhatsApp group and 55 students formed the Blackboard group. A pretest-posttest design was employed to collect data. Results of t-test scores did not show a significant difference between the WhatsApp and Blackboard groups on a vocabulary test. Results of a survey that measured students' opinion of the use of WhatsApp as a platform for learning new vocabulary showed positive perceptions since participants thought that WhatsApp enhanced their learning experience.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.239-265
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• 2010

This study investigates the effects of corpus-based vocabulary tasks on the acquisition of English vocabulary in an attempt to explore the influence of corpus use on EFL pedagogy. For this to be realized, a total of 40 Korean high school students participated in the study over a 4-week period. An experimental group used a set of corpus-based tasks for vocabulary learning, whereas a control group carried out a traditional task (i.e., the L1-L2 translation) for vocabulary learning. To assess learning gains, the students were asked to complete the pre- and post-treatment tests measuring the word form, meaning, and use aspects of target lexical items. Results of the study indicate that in the experimental group the corpus-based vocabulary tasks were beneficial for the learning of word forms and use. In particular, corpus-based benefits were greatest in the low-proficiency EFL learners' collocational aspects of vocabulary use. On the other hand, in the control group, the traditional vocabulary tasks benefited the meaning aspects of target vocabulary items the most. In addition, survey results revealed that most students were positive about the corpus-based learning experience although some expressed reservations about the heavy cognitive load and the time-consuming nature of the analysis of corpus data primarily due to learners' lack of language proficiency.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.141-159
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• 2011

This study examined the effects of collocation-based instruction on L2 vocabulary acquisition and learners' interests in it. Fifty one students were randomly assigned to the experimental group (collocation-based instruction group) and to the control group. The participants' English vocabulary capacity was checked through pre and post tests, and two surveys were used to probe the learners' vocabulary learning behaviors and their interests in English vocabulary learning respectively. To better understand the participants' opinions and feelings on the collocation-based learning, follow-up interviews were also carried out. The results showed that second language (L2) learners' vocabulary capacity was significantly improved through collocation-based instruction. However, the participants' degree of interest in vocabulary learning did not reach our expectation partly because of external factors such as the Test for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) and lack of familiarity of collocations. Such results indicate that the high school students' rooted perception of putting importance on test-based language learning could not be easily changed since it is closely related to their immediate needs. Based on the results, this study suggested how to implement collocations into L2 classrooms effectively.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.167-192
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• 2007

This study investigates the effects of written vocabulary exercises on lexical knowledge. Korean university students learning English as a foreign language were randomly assigned to one of four conditions-Condition 1 (having students match word form with word meaning), Condition 2 (having students fill in the blank provided with a list of words), Condition 3 (having students write sentences with the target words), Condition 4 (having students do three practices with the same vocabulary exercise as the condition 1). Each type of exercises in Condition 1, 2, and 3 was designed to classify a different level of mental processing except Condition 4 with multiple encounters of the target words. Learners' vocabulary knowledge of this study was obtained using a format adopted from the Vocabulary Knowledge Scale (VKS) immediately and two weeks later. The findings indicated that: (1) Condition 4 having students do three matching vocabulary exercises was as effective as the condition 3 (one writing exercise) on the immediate learning of word; (2) although there was no significant difference of the effect of vocabulary exercises between Condition 3 and 4, Condition 4 asking students to do three matching vocabulary exercises was the most effective way of vocabulary retention after two weeks.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.247-270
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of multimedia-assisted language learning on vocabulary learning and attention for elementary school students who are ADHD-prone. Among thirty-three students attending a private English academy in Daegu, four students who were prone to develop ADHD were chosen for this study. They were observed in a multimedia-assisted language learning class for four months and they were given a series of tests designed to measure their attention period and vocabulary ability. The results of the study are as follows. First, studying English by using multimedia was effective in improving the attention of those children prone to develop ADHD. Second, studying English through multimedia was effective in improving their vocabulary ability. Based on the findings, some pedagogical suggestions have been made for further study.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.43-51
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• 2004

이동 통신과 휴대용 컴퓨터의 통합은 개인과 집단에게 언제 어디서나 학습할 수 있는 기술 개발 기회를 제공하였다. 본 논문에서는 교육용 모바일 콘텐츠를 위한 학습 모델을 제시하고, 영어 어휘 학습을 위한 모바일 콘텐츠를 구현한다. 그 모바일 콘텐츠는 두 부분: 어휘 학습, 어휘 평가로 구성된다. 어휘 학습에서는 모바일 학습자에게 영어 어휘를 제시할 뿐만 아니라 원어민의 발음도 제공한다. 그리고 학습 성취도는 게임 형식의 퀴즈 프로그램에 의해 평가된다. 따라서 영어 어휘 학습을 위한 제안된 원형 시tm템은 에듀테인먼트 모바일 학습을 위한 개인 모바일 시스템의 견본으로써 설계되고 구현되었다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.435-444
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• 2014

최근 외국어 학습에 있어 어휘 학습의 중요성이 부각되며 어휘학습전략 교육에 대한 관심이 급증하였다. 하지만 어휘학습전략 연구는 아직 미비한 상태로, 특히 어휘 학습이 필수적인 어린이 영어 학습자 대상의 연구가 필요하겠다. 따라서 본 연구는 초등학교 영어 교과서에 수록되어 있는 어휘학습 활동과 전략을 분석하여, 전반적인 사용 실태를 알아보고 어린이 영어어휘 지도에 주는 시사점을 논의하고자 한다. 이를 위해 초등학교 5학년 영어 교과서 중 총 3개의 교과서와 교사지도서를 선택하고, 수록된 어휘관련 학습활동들을 Schmitt(1997)의 어휘학습전략 분류표로 분석하였다. 연구 결과, 분석에 사용된 교과서 3종 모두 다양한 어휘학습전략의 종류를 포함하지 않았다. 3종의 교과서에서 사용된 전략은 상위전략인 발견전략과 강화전략 중 Y사 교과서에서 발견된 '영한사전을 이용한다'를 제외하고는 모두 강화전략이었으며, 암시적인 학습방법이 사용되었다. 우리나라 학습자들이 제한된 어휘학습전략을 선호하고 사용한다는 국내 선행연구 [2][4][23]의 결과를 고려해볼 때, 영어교육현장에서는 앞으로 보다 다양한 어휘학습전략을 여러 가지 방법으로 소개하고 활용해볼 수 있는 기회를 제공할 필요성이 있겠다.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.195-212
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• 2011

Research studies have shown that phonological awareness focused analogies and anagrams can be used as an effective game-based teaching instruction. However, previous studies used analogies and anagrams as separate instructional tools, especially in EFL-related situations. There has been no vocabulary learning in analogies/anagrams instruction provided, nor has there been usage of an integrated workbook for 'vocabulary learning and analogies/anagrams'. This study examined the effect on learners' vocabulary acquisition scores when a truly phonological awareness integrated 'analogies/anagrams and vocabulary learning' workbook was used as an instructional practice workbook. The results show that the phonological awareness integrated instruction significantly increased learners' vocabulary acquisition scores among 40 college students with minimal or basic level of English proficiency.