两种词汇教学方法对词汇记忆效果的实证研究

以中国学生为研究对象,研究在以英语为外语的环境下关键词法在课堂教学中的应用及其有效性。本研究采用两个自然班做对比,一个班为控制班,用传统法教30个英语单词,另一个班为实验班,使用关键词法教授同样的30个词汇。之后对学生进行短期记忆测试,一个月后进行长期记忆测试。结果表明,在提高学生词汇学习的效果方面,关键词法显示出比传统法更有成效。

An Empirical Study on the Vocabulary Memorizing Effectiveness of Two Teaching Methods

The present study is designed in attempt to find out the applicability and efficacy of the Key word Method in the context of EFL classroom.It involves two intact classes,one as control group,treated with the traditional method,and the other experimental group,treated with the Key-word Method.Vocabulary tests are administered right after the instruction and one month later to measure the students' short-term and long-term retention.It is shown that in terms of short-term and long-term memory,the efficacy of ...