The Use of Vocabulary Learning Strategies by Pre-Diploma Students at UiTM
Keywords:
vocabulary learning strategies, pre-diploma students, metacognitive strategies, cognitive strategies
Abstract
The study investigates the vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) used by Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa (MDAB) pre-diploma students at the Machang Campus of Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan (UiTMCK). For this purpose, a Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire (VLSQ) based on Schmitt’s (1997) Vocabulary Learning Strategies Taxonomy was administered to 76 MDAB pre-diploma students. The findings revealed that the students were medium users of VLS who used metacognitive strategies most frequently and cognitive strategies least frequently. The findings also revealed that there was no significant difference in the use of VLS among the male and female students. However, the results of Independent Samples T-test in the use of individual items for all VLS categories revealed significant difference in the mean scores of several strategies.
Downloads
Download data is not yet available.
References
Asgari, A., & Ghazali Mustapha (2011). The type of vocabulary learning strategies used by ESL students in University Putra Malaysia. English Language Teaching, 4(2), 84-90.
Bastanfar, A. & Hashemi, T. (2010) Vocabulary learning strategies and ELT materials: a study of the extent to which VLS research informs local course books in Iran. International Education Studies, 3(3), 158-166.
Behbahani, A. R. (2016). A Survey of University Students’ Knowledge of Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Influential Factors in Middle East. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 7(4), 646-654. http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/jltr.0704.03
Berne, J. I., & Blachowich, C. L. Z. (2008). What reading teachers say about vocabulary instruction: Voices from the classroom. The Reading Teacher, 62(4), 314–323.
Haryati Ahmad, Melor Md Yunus & Nor Haniza Hasan (2016). English Vocabulary Size and Vocabulary Learning Strategies of UiTM Pre-Diploma Students. International Conference on Language, Education, Humanities and Innovation, 150-170.
Hendrawaty, N. (2015) . Investigating vocabulary learning strategies of EFL undergraduate students at Indraprasta PGRI University. DEIKSIS Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa dan Seni, 7(2), 159-170.
Kamisah Ariffin & Norzie Diana Baharum (2012). Anxiety in Learning English among Students of the Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa (MDAB) Programme in Universiti Teknologi MARA. e-Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa 2012, 313-321.
Manuel, N. N. (2017). Evaluating Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS): Gender differences, the most and least used (VLS) among Angolan EFL Students at the Faculty of Arts (Luanda, Angola). International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 10(5), 483-504. Retrieved 10 February 2018 from http://www.ijsre.com.
Metom, L., Tom, A. A. & Joe, S. (2013) Mind your grammar! Learning English Grammar the fun way. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 3(7), 402-407.
Mofareh Alqahtani (2015) The importance of vocabulary in language learning and how to be taught. International Journal of Teaching and Education, 3(3), 21-34.
Nation, I. S. P. (2006). How large a vocabulary is needed for reading and listening? Canadian Modern Language Review, 63(1), 59-82.
Neuman, S. B. & Dwyer, J. (2009). Missing in action: Vocabulary instruction in pre-K. The Reading Teacher, 62(5), 384–392.
Nunan, D. (1991). Language Teaching Methodology. Prentice Hall International.
Oxford, R. L. (1990). Language Learning Strategies: What Every Teacher Should Know. U.S.A: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.
Riankamol, N. (2008). A survey study of vocabulary learning strategies of gifted English students at Triam Udomsuksa School in the first semester of academic year 2008. Master’s thesis, Thammasat University, Bangkok.
Schmitt, N. (2000). Vocabulary in Language Teaching. U.S.A: Cambridge University Press.
Soureshjani, K.H. (2011). Gender-oriented Use of Vocabulary Strategies: A Comparative Study. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 1(7), 898-902.
Subon, F. (2013). Vocabulary Learning Strategies Employed by Form 6 Students. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3(6), 1-32.
Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Harlow, England: Longman.
Wan Norliza Wan Bakar, Moniza Abdullah & Rozana Raoh (2012). Using alternative teaching learning strategies in helping weak learners master Mathematics and English. e-Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa 2012, 240-249.
Bastanfar, A. & Hashemi, T. (2010) Vocabulary learning strategies and ELT materials: a study of the extent to which VLS research informs local course books in Iran. International Education Studies, 3(3), 158-166.
Behbahani, A. R. (2016). A Survey of University Students’ Knowledge of Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Influential Factors in Middle East. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 7(4), 646-654. http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/jltr.0704.03
Berne, J. I., & Blachowich, C. L. Z. (2008). What reading teachers say about vocabulary instruction: Voices from the classroom. The Reading Teacher, 62(4), 314–323.
Haryati Ahmad, Melor Md Yunus & Nor Haniza Hasan (2016). English Vocabulary Size and Vocabulary Learning Strategies of UiTM Pre-Diploma Students. International Conference on Language, Education, Humanities and Innovation, 150-170.
Hendrawaty, N. (2015) . Investigating vocabulary learning strategies of EFL undergraduate students at Indraprasta PGRI University. DEIKSIS Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa dan Seni, 7(2), 159-170.
Kamisah Ariffin & Norzie Diana Baharum (2012). Anxiety in Learning English among Students of the Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa (MDAB) Programme in Universiti Teknologi MARA. e-Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa 2012, 313-321.
Manuel, N. N. (2017). Evaluating Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLS): Gender differences, the most and least used (VLS) among Angolan EFL Students at the Faculty of Arts (Luanda, Angola). International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 10(5), 483-504. Retrieved 10 February 2018 from http://www.ijsre.com.
Metom, L., Tom, A. A. & Joe, S. (2013) Mind your grammar! Learning English Grammar the fun way. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 3(7), 402-407.
Mofareh Alqahtani (2015) The importance of vocabulary in language learning and how to be taught. International Journal of Teaching and Education, 3(3), 21-34.
Nation, I. S. P. (2006). How large a vocabulary is needed for reading and listening? Canadian Modern Language Review, 63(1), 59-82.
Neuman, S. B. & Dwyer, J. (2009). Missing in action: Vocabulary instruction in pre-K. The Reading Teacher, 62(5), 384–392.
Nunan, D. (1991). Language Teaching Methodology. Prentice Hall International.
Oxford, R. L. (1990). Language Learning Strategies: What Every Teacher Should Know. U.S.A: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.
Riankamol, N. (2008). A survey study of vocabulary learning strategies of gifted English students at Triam Udomsuksa School in the first semester of academic year 2008. Master’s thesis, Thammasat University, Bangkok.
Schmitt, N. (2000). Vocabulary in Language Teaching. U.S.A: Cambridge University Press.
Soureshjani, K.H. (2011). Gender-oriented Use of Vocabulary Strategies: A Comparative Study. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 1(7), 898-902.
Subon, F. (2013). Vocabulary Learning Strategies Employed by Form 6 Students. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 3(6), 1-32.
Thornbury, S. (2002). How to teach vocabulary. Harlow, England: Longman.
Wan Norliza Wan Bakar, Moniza Abdullah & Rozana Raoh (2012). Using alternative teaching learning strategies in helping weak learners master Mathematics and English. e-Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Mengubah Destini Anak Bangsa 2012, 240-249.
