2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
A Study on teaching strategies for an effective use of E-dictionary
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20520543
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Foreign language education
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| Research Institution | Otani Womens University |
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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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| Keywords | 電子辞書 / 英語教育 / 辞書使用方略 / 英文読解力 |
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| 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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