A Study on teaching strategies for an effective use of E-dictionary
Project/Area Number |
20520543
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
Foreign language education
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Research Institution | Otani Womens University |
Principal Investigator |
KOYAMA Toshiko Otani Womens University, 文学部, 准教授 (20352974)
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Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2010
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2010)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥4,160,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥960,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥1,560,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥360,000)
Fiscal Year 2009: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2008: ¥1,300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥300,000)
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Keywords | 電子辞書 / 英語教育 / 辞書使用方略 / 英文読解力 / 英語学習 / 英文読解 / 辞書の使用方略 |
Research Abstract |
The present study was an attempt to clarify effective use of handheld electronic dictionaries (hereafter E-dictionary) for language learning in Japanese EFL context. In the study, Good Language Learners' (GLLs) look-up behavior with E-dictionary through the think-aloud technique was examined, and found some strategies for efficient use of E-dictionary. How strategy training has been successful in college English reading classes was investigated. Participants were asked to pay particular attention to these strategies while using their E-dictionary in order to internalize these strategies taught. As a result of the training, it was found that dictionary strategies might be possibly retained. Also, reading tasks with dictionary strategy training might positively affect learners' comprehension of the texts.
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