Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 9(3), pp. 621 - 629
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090321
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The Effect of Mobile-Facilitated Concept-Mapping Vocabulary Learning Strategy on EFL Learners' Vocabulary Learning and Retention

Parisa Yeganehpour ^1,*, Elham Zarfsaz ^2
1 School of Foreign Languages, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, Turkey
² Department of Foreign Languages, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran

ABSTRACT

Due to the major role of vocabulary acquisition in language learning and challenges attributed to mastering this skill, the present study aimed at investigating the effect of mobile-facilitated concept-mapping vocabulary learning strategy on EFL learners' vocabulary learning and retention. By exploring the effect of mobile-facilitated concept-mapping vocabulary learning strategy on EFL learners' vocabulary learning and retention the present quasi-experimental study aims not only to enrich the body of literature, but also hopes to peruse its major significance by equipping EFL learners with effective strategies, such as concept mapping, to develop their vocabulary knowledge through modern technologies, such as SMS system of mobile phones. Moving toward the objectives of this study, 48 female learners participated as the treatment and control groups. The relationships among the vocabulary concepts were created in the form of concept map diagrams and sent to the participants in treatment group through Telegram. However, the participants of the control group received the vocabulary items in a way that they could not recognize the semantic relationship between them. Statistical analysis of data highlighted the realistic role of technology in language learning and revealed that the treatment group outperformed the control one in the performance of vocabulary learning and retention. According to the results, mobile-assisted concept-mapping strategy can be used as an innovative and effective technique in instructing vocabulary for EFL learners.

KEYWORDS
Concept-Mapping, Vocabulary Learning, Retention, MLAA

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Parisa Yeganehpour , Elham Zarfsaz , "The Effect of Mobile-Facilitated Concept-Mapping Vocabulary Learning Strategy on EFL Learners' Vocabulary Learning and Retention," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 621 - 629, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090321.

(b). APA Format:
Parisa Yeganehpour , Elham Zarfsaz (2021). The Effect of Mobile-Facilitated Concept-Mapping Vocabulary Learning Strategy on EFL Learners' Vocabulary Learning and Retention. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 9(3), 621 - 629. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090321.