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Vocabulary Development in the Science Classroom: Using Hypermedia Authoring to Support English Learners

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigated the impact of authoring hypermedia projects on the academic vocabulary development of middle school, ESL students. Vocabulary definitions, inprocess verbalizations, observations and semi-structured interviews were the primary means of collecting data and assessing vocabulary growth. The results of this study indicate that hypermedia authoring had a positive impact on students' understanding of grade level, science concepts as well as on student engagement in and attitudes toward vocabulary building activities. Thus, the procedures implemented in this study provide a potential model for teachers to follow as they attempt to facilitate their students' vocabulary and concept development.

Source: Journal of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research

Authors: Robert Pritchard, Susan O’Hara

Institutions: California State University, Sacramento, Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Second Language Acquisition and Learning

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2136478061

FWCI: 1.869

Cites: 25

Cited by: 13

Related to: 10