the development of vocabulary rubric for english learners in japan

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 25770208
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Foreign language education
• Research Institution: University of Hyogo
• Principal Investigator: KINSHI kayoko 兵庫県立大学, 経営学部, 准教授 (20438253)
• Project Period (FY): 2013-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 語彙 / ライティング / 評価ツール

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The research investigated the relationships between learners' proficiency in vocabulary and their writing. First of all, the researcher examined the reliability of vocabulary practice tests, which proved to be reliable in that there were positive correlations with other commonly used vocabulary tests. In order to develop the rubric for evaluating learners' vocabulary, the researcher analyzed the results of the vocabulary test, writing samples, and questionnaires. In addition, the researcher examined the teaching method for using the rubric, which will enable both teachers and learners to use it as an instructional tool throughout Japan.

Free Research Field

英語教育学