Luận văn tốt nghiệp an evaluation and application of multimedia tools to learn vocabulary for second year students

Khóa luận tốt nghiệp ngành ngôn ngữ Anh đề tại ứng dụng công nghệ đa phương tiện để học từ vựng đối với sinh viên năm thứ 2. Đề tài có độ dài 60 trang. The application of multimedia tools is considered one of the effective ways to learn English vocabulary to students. So, it is necessary to get teachers and students familiarized with this relaxing but useful and effective technique. This research intends to investigate different applications of multimedia tools by students to develop vocabulary to teach English vocabulary to for the second year English major students

DECLARATION I guarantee that the study with title: “an evaluation and application of multimedia tools to learn vocabulary for 2nd year English major students at Hung Yen University of Technology and Education “is my own research I certify that no part of the above report has been copied or reproduced by me from any person’s work and that report is originally by me under guidance of my supervisor Signature ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to a number of people, without whose support, this graduation paper would not have been completed First and foremost, I would like to express my sincerest and deepest gratitude towards my supervisor for his dedicatedly invaluable help and useful corrections It was he who continually reminded me about managing time despite his busy schedule at school and at home His kindly constructive guidance, suggestions and comments have made it possible for me to finish this study Next, I am very grateful to all my teachers at the Faculty of Foreign Languages, at Hung Yen University of Technology and Education whose support and considerations have enabled me to pursue the course Moreover, I want to show my special attitude to the second year English major students at Hung Yen University of Technology and Education who help me finish the survey questionnaire of this research Last but not least, I am truly grateful to my family and friends for their continual encouragement during the time I conducted the research ABSTRACT The acquisition of vocabulary has long been left to be a crucial component of learning a foreign language Therefore, techniques for teaching and learning vocabulary become the matter of concern in many studies There are a lot of different techniques for students to improve their vocabulary However, the current students’ methods often learning vocabulary do not satisfy with their expectation Students are not interested in learning English vocabulary The application of multimedia tools is considered one of the effective ways to learn English vocabulary to students So, it is necessary to get teachers and students familiarized with this relaxing but useful and effective technique This research intends to investigate different applications of multimedia tools by students to develop vocabulary to teach English vocabulary to for the second year English major students at UTEHY More specifically, the researcher strived to find out difficulties encountered by for second-year English major students in applying multimedia tools in learning vocabulary, the specific use of visual aids and propose some recommendations for teaching vocabulary at this University To get information for the research, the researcher has exploited survey questionnaires with 47 English major students To attain the information back- up survey questionnaires, informal interviews with 5 among 47 students are also conducted The result of this study indicated that all students were fully aware of the importance of learning vocabulary However, the quality of learning vocabulary was not really good Besides, students used different techniques to lean vocabulary and they also used multimedia tools as an effective aid when learning vocabulary However, each technique still has some limitations so this study also provides some suggestions for students to improve their vocabulary The researcher hopes that the study would make some contributions to improvement of learning vocabulary in the Department of Foreign Language TABLE OF CONTENT Page DECLARATION…………………………………………………………………………… ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS……………………………………………………………… ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………………… TABLE OFCONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS LIST OF TABLES ANDCHARTS PART A: INTRODUCTION 1.Rationale 2 Aims of the study 3 Research questions Study 5 Instruments of the study 6 Design of the study PART B: DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1: LITERATURE REVIEW 1.1An overview of using multimedia tools 1 Definition of multimedia tools 1.1.2 Multimedia language learning and teaching 1.1.3 Multimedia tools use in vocabulary learning 1.1.3.1 Definition of vocabulary 1.1.3.2 Multimedia tools in learning vocabulary 2.2 The important of Information Technology and multimedia tools 2.2.1: The important of IT in learning vocabulary 2.2.2: The important of multimedia tools in learning vocabulary 3.3: Computer- assisted learning language 3.3.1 Behavioristic CALL 3.3.2 Communicative CALL 3.3.3 Integrative CALL 4.4: The difficulties of finding and using multimedia tools CHAPTER 2: THE STUDY, DATA ANALYSIS 2.1: The context of the study 2.1.1 An overview on context of the Department of Foreign Languages at UTEHY 2.1.1.1 Teachers 2.1.1.2 Learners 2.1.1.3 Facilities 2.1.2 Participants of the study 2.2.1 Survey questionnaires 2.2.2 Interview 2.2.3 Procedures of data collection 2.3 Data analysis 2.3.1 The different applications of multimedia tools by second year English major students to learn vocabulary 2.3.1.1 The questionnaires 2.3.1.2 The interview 2.3.2 The difficulties encountered by for second-year English major students in applying multimedia tools in learning vocabulary 2.3.2.1 Questionnaires 2.3.2.2 The interview 2.3.3.Solutions and techniques to improve the efficiency of learning vocabulary for second-year English major students at UTEHY 2.3.3.1 Questionnaires 2.3.3.2 The interview CHAPTER 3: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 3.1 Findings 3.2 Suggestions and techniques for learning vocabulary with multimedia tools 3.2.1 Internet 3.2.2 Software PART C: CONCLUSION 1 Summary of the study 2 The limitation of the study 3 Suggestion for further studies LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS UTEHY: Hung Yen University of Technology and Education FL: Foreign Language CALL: Computer- assisted learning language IT: Information technology LIST OF TABLES ANDCHARTS Chart 1: Multimedia tools’ important Chart 2: Frequency of using multimedia tools in learning vocabulary Chart 3: Types of multimedia tools using to learn vocabulary Chart 4: Students’ perception of the effects of using visual aids on their vocabulary Chart 5: Students’ time spent on multimedia tools Chart 6: Students’ losing concentration Table 1: Learning vocabulary on multimedia tools Table 2: Problems in choosing types of multimedia tools Table 2: Problems in choosing types of multimedia tools Table 4: Applications to learn vocabulary PART A: INTRODUCTION 1.Rationale It is generally accepted that vocabulary is an important element during teaching and learning a foreign language Taylor, L.2005 stated that “Vocabulary plays an important role in second language acquisition and academic achievement Vocabulary is central to English language teaching because without sufficient vocabulary students cannot understand others or express their own ideas Wilkins (1972) wrote that “Without grammar, very little can be conveyed Without vocabulary, nothing can be conveyed.” In Vietnam, with the changes and the developments of the economy and society, as well as the implementation of the open- door policy, English has been used more and more widely both by the young and the old and it has been the most popular foreign language English also occupied specially important status in the development of international relationship in Vietnam More importantly, English has been influenced on our education curriculum as a compulsory subject It is known that, in learning a foreign language in general, and English in particular, the knowledge and mastery of vocabulary play an extremely important role Pyles and Algeo (1970) noted that: "When we first think about the language, we think about words It is words that we arrange together to make sentences, conversations and discourse of all kind" In fact, vocabulary is the element that links the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing all together Many efforts have been made to improve the quality of teaching and learning vocabulary The use of multimedia tools in learning vocabulary is one of the efforts, and it is proving to be advantageous For developing countries like Vietnam, so that applying multimedia tools to education is indeed necessary for integration Nowadays, there are a lot of multimedia tools which are used in learning English especially vocabulary However, learners have faced many difficulties in learning vocabulary It seems difficult for students to apply the suitable way to learn As a student at the Foreign Language Department at Hung Yen university of Technology and Education, I and most of students have encountered difficulties in learning vocabulary Even though we have our own computer to study, the results were not as expected This is the reason why I carry out my study with entitled” an evaluation and applications of multimedia tools to learn vocabulary for second year English major students at Hung Yen University of Technology and Education” to find out applications of multimedia tools to learn vocabulary efficiently for English major 2.Aims of the study The main aims of this study is to find out applications of Multimedia tools on learning vocabulary of second year English major student at UTEHY so that some useful techniques can be given to help them improve the quality of learning vocabulary with multimedia tools These are the specific aims: - Investigate different applications of multimedia tools by second year English major students to learn vocabulary - Find out difficulties encountered by for second-year English major students in applying multimedia tools in learning vocabulary - Propose some solutions and techniques to improve the efficiency of learning vocabulary for second-year English major students at UTEHY 3 Research questions In order to achieve the aims above, the study concentrates on answering the following research questions: 3.1 How do second-year English major students apply multimedia tool to learn vocabulary? 3.2 What are difficulties encountered by second-year English major students when applying multimedia tool to learn vocabulary? 3.3 What are some suggestions and techniques to improve the efficiency of learning vocabulary through application of multimedia tools? PART C: CONCLUSION 1 Summary of the study The study has lighted some important findings: Firstly, the second year English major students at UTEHY have positive opinions towards the applying of multimedia tools to the learning vocabulary They all see the importance and effectiveness of learning vocabulary in the language skills Moreover, they also admitted that multimedia tools bring for their vocabulary learning many benefits Secondly, the multimedia tools applications into learning skills for Faculty of Foreign Languages at UTEHY are quite good However, all students still have to face a lot of problems in learning with media These problems normally derive from the lack of using media knowledge and skill, the quality of media devices, the source of material in saved in computer can be deleted by viruses and some others problems Finally, there are a lot of suggestion and techniques for improving the quality learning vocabulary with multimedia tools put forward by students that the reseaecher completely agrees with them Some suggestions are given in hope to solve difficulties students got and develop the use of multimedia tools in learning English vocabulary In addion, students may use media in different methosd of learning to motivate studying vocabulary better It is hopeful that those implications will change students’ attitudes in studying English vocabulary 2 The limitation of the study This is the first research which the researcher did about using multimedia tools into learning vocabulary Due to the limited time and practical experience, the research cannot cover the whole issue of using multimedia tools into learning vocabulary Moreover, the number of students who are studying in classes is limited to 47 Therefore it was difficult to enrich the data Besides, the study only concentrates on some popular and simple application which students can easily approach Consequently, the reliability of the study is not sure to provide a complete picture of Consequently, the reliability of the study is not sure to provide a complete picture of using multimedia tools into learning vocabulary for the second year English major students at UTEHY 3 Suggestion for further studies Under the light of limitations exposed, some recommendations for further research could be made as follows This study only focuses on using multimedia tools in learning English vocabulary for the second year English major students at Hung yen University of Technology and Education Thus, for further studying of the same kind of discourse, the author recommends developing the study on a large scope in order to make it more reliable and convincing We can develop this study by conducting a research on the effectiveness of multimedia tools in teaching and learning vocabulary We also can study the using of multimedia tools in teaching other skills such as speaking, grammar, so on REFERENCES 1 Barson J & Debski R (1996) "Calling back CALL: technology in the service of foreign language learning based on creativity, contingency, and goal-oriented activity" In Warschauer M (ed.) 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A.Very important C Less Important B Important D Unimportant 2 How often do you use the multimedia tools to learn vocabulary? A.Very often B Often C Sometimes D Never 3 What kinds of multimedia tools that you use to learn vocabulary? A.Computer B Software C Blened learning D.Internet 4 Do you feel easier and more convenient when learning vocabulary with multimedia tools? A Yes B No 5 How do you learn vocabulary on multimedia tools? (Put a tick in the appropriate column) Methods Frequently Often Check word and meaning with software ( Lacviet dictionary, Oxford advanced learners dictionary….) Use visual aids ( YouTube, …) Using feedbacks from instructors ( sending/ receiving emails) Collaborating with blended learning ( internet with course book) 6 What effects do multimedia tools have on your vocabulary learning? A You can remember the words easily B You can remember the words for a long time C You are interested in learning vocabulary Sometimes Never D You can learn how to pronounce the words more precisely E Others…………………………………………………… 7 Do you spend much time learning vocabulary on the multimedia tools? A yes B no 8 How often do you get problems in choosing types of multimedia tools to learn vocabulary? A very often B often C sometimes D never 9 Do you lose concentrating when you learn vocabulary on the multimedia tools? A yes B no 10 What are your problems in learning vocabulary using applications of multimedia tools? A Lack knowledge and skills about multimedia tools B Get more viruses in computer C Waste a lot of time to learn D A little media to learn vocabulary at home (dictionary, computers) 11 Which of the following applications to learn vocabulary? (Put a tick in the appropriate column) Multimedia tools to learn vocabulary Very Quite important important Important Less important Software (dictionaries: Cambridge advanced, Lac Viet dictionary, Oxford advanced, cool dictionary, and others) Online website (vi.forvo.com, youtube.com ) Online dictionary E books (downloadable materials ) Animated clips 12 In your opinion, what should you do to learn vocabulary effectively with multimedia tools? ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… INTERVIEW QUESTIONS (FOR STUDENTS) 1 Do you like learning vocabulary by multimedia tools? Can you show me more details 2 What kinds of multimedia tools that you use to learn vocabulary? Is it useful for your vocabulary? 3 What problems do you get when using the multimedia tools to learn vocabulary? 4 Do you often get encounter problem when learning vocabulary with multimedia tools? 5 What should you do to learn vocabulary effectively with multimedia tools? STUDENTS’ ANSWER Question 1: Do you like learning vocabulary by multimedia tools? Can you show me more details? Students 1: I very like learning vocabulary by multimedia tools Learning with media helps me have good pronunciation Student 2: I like learning vocabulary with multimedia tools Because it is very fast and useful Besides it helps me know many vocabularies Student 3: I like learning vocabulary by multimedia tools It helps me enrich my vocabulary a lots Student 4: I like learning with media very much I don’t need to look up new words in paper dictionaries Student 5: I like learning with media very much I will be improved my vocabulary Question 2: What kinds of multimedia tools that you use to learn vocabulary? Is it useful for your vocabulary? Students 1: I am used to using Lacviet dictionary for my studying I think it is useful Student 2: I am used to using Lacviet dictionary It is sound good Student 3: I usually learn in the Internet, it is very useful It has different pronunciations I will base on this to improve my pronunciation Student 4: i am used to using computer or mobile I install free English dictionary in computer and mobile, so I can look up words anywhere Student 5: I am used to access in the Internet to learn vocabulary I use Google translate and Vdict They are good for my learning Question 3: What problems do you get when using the multimedia tools to learn vocabulary? Students 1: Learning in the internet is good, but I also have problems When I access some website, they have viruses, so my computer has virus infection Student 2: Lacviet is quite good for learning dictionary, but there are many other good software that I don’t know which one is the best Student 3: I don’t know much media as well as Information Technology, when I looked up new words; some problems appeared and made me stop my learning For example, Lacviet dictionary ask me to crack or buy software after that I would use full software However, I didn’t know how to crack it Student 4: I don’t know which software is good Lacking vocabulary about media is one of my problems Student 5: I only use free English dictionary for my learning, but there are many good dictionary or software which I don’t know how to download Question 4: Do you often get encounter problem when learning vocabulary with multimedia tools? Students 1: I will ask my teacher or friends to have good software for learning vocabulary Besides, I will try my best to learn vocabulary about media Student 2: In this problem, I will ask my teacher to have good software Student 3: Vocabulary is very necessary and important for four skills Therefore, each student should have suitable methods to learn I myself, when getting this problem, I search Google to know crack this dictionary, or if is quite difficult, I will ask my friends to help me Student 4: to have good software, I find in the Internet in order to know which the best is Student 5: To prevent computer virus infection, I will download files only from trusted sites Question 5: What should you do to learn vocabulary effectively with multimedia tools? Student 1: I will use best software to learn vocabulary effectively Student 2: i should learn how to apply multimedia tools to learn vocabulary Student 3: I should enrich my media vocabulary and spend much time to learn with multimedia tools Student 4: learn how to apply multimedia tools to learn vocabulary Student 5: Nowadays there are many multimedia tools which are very useful for learning English vocabulary, but I still have problems in finding applying To enrich my vocabulary, first and foremost I have to learn vocabulary about media, Internet or computer so I can use software easier ... 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