A Case Study of How Malay ESL Learners Build Vocabulary Using Multimedia Technology

IF 0.5 Q4 COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE

International Journal of Embedded Systems Pub Date : 2020-12-31 DOI:10.31436/ijes.v8i2.288

Nur Sakinah Ahmad Nasaruddin, Rosemaliza Mohd Kamalludeen

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Abstract

This study explored the process of how Malay primary ESL learners build English vocabulary using multimedia technology. With this purpose, students’ choices of multimedia technology tools and the reasons behind the choices were investigated. The qualitative approach was employed in this study by conducting semi-structured interviews with three Malay primary school students aged 12 years old from a public school in Kuala Lumpur. The findings revealed that the students chose three main types of multimedia tools namely audio, audio-visual, and video games. The participants revealed three reasons behind their preferences of the multimedia tools which are acquisition of additional information, presence of visuals, and convenience. It was also found that the process of vocabulary-building using the preferred multimedia tools can be organised into four stages namely (i) first encounter, (ii) cognitive dissonance, (iii) establishing equilibrium, and (iv) remembering. The findings suggest English teachers to include multimedia tools in the teaching of vocabulary because it facilitates the process of vocabulary building among students as the words are learned in context and enhanced with visuals.

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马来语ESL学习者如何利用多媒体技术构建词汇的个案研究

本研究探讨马来语小学ESL学习者如何利用多媒体技术建构英语词汇的过程。为此，调查了学生对多媒体技术工具的选择以及选择背后的原因。本研究采用质性方法，对吉隆坡一所公立学校的三名12岁马来小学生进行半结构化访谈。调查结果显示，学生主要选择三种类型的多媒体工具，即音频、视听和视频游戏。参与者透露了他们喜欢多媒体工具的三个原因，即获取额外信息、呈现视觉效果和方便。研究还发现，使用首选多媒体工具构建词汇的过程可以分为四个阶段，即(i)第一次遇到，(ii)认知失调，(iii)建立平衡，(iv)记忆。研究结果建议英语教师在词汇教学中使用多媒体工具，因为它有助于学生在语境中学习词汇，并通过视觉效果加强词汇的积累。

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International Journal of Embedded Systems COMPUTER SCIENCE, HARDWARE & ARCHITECTURE-

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2.50

自引率

41.70%

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期刊介绍： With the advent of VLSI system level integration and system-on-chip, the centre of gravity of the computer industry is now moving from personal computing into embedded computing. Embedded systems are increasingly becoming a key technological component of all kinds of complex technical systems, ranging from vehicles, telephones, audio-video-equipment, aircraft, toys, security systems, medical diagnostics, to weapons, pacemakers, climate control systems, manufacturing systems, intelligent power systems etc. IJES addresses the state of the art of all aspects of embedded computing systems with emphasis on algorithms, systems, models, compilers, architectures, tools, design methodologies, test and applications.