چکیده:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of blended learning and multimedia software on Iranian ESP students' vocabulary learning. To this end, 120 Iranian ESP learners were assigned to two groups: the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received instructions through multimedia software while the control group received traditional instructions. The data were collected through a vocabulary posttest and classroom observations. The results indicated the great level of disparity between the two groups of learners regarding their acquisition of new vocabulary - in other words, multimedia software had positive effect on students' vocabulary learning. In addition, learning with technology also showed positive activity engagement. Based on the current study, suggestions were made on how multimedia software can be adopted and incorporated more effectively in ESP classes.
خلاصه ماشینی:
Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning No. 16, 2015 Vocabulary Instruction through Blended Learning and Multimedia Software in Iranian ESP Classes Sadegh Khalili (Corresponding author) Lecturer, University of Medical Sciences of Isfahan Mohammad Hassan Tahririan Professor, Sheikhbahaee University Setareh Bagheri Lecturer, Sheikhbahaee University Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of blended learning and multimedia software on Iranian ESP students' vocabulary learning.
The results indicated the great level of disparity between the two groups of learners regarding their acquisition of new vocabulary - in other words, multimedia software had positive effect on students' vocabulary learning.
The general finding of the numerous studies in this field supports the fact that technology has the capacity to improve teaching and learning another language (Hermans, Tondeur, Van Braak, & Valcke, 2008).
Vocabulary knowledge is considered as the most important factor in academic achievement for second or foreign language learners (Bismonte, Foley & Petty, 1994; Evans, 1978; Laufer, 1990; Pellow, 1995; Pouwells, 1992; Tozcui & Coady, 2004; Watts & Bucknam, 1996).
By considering the potential capacities of technology in improving language learning, it is assumed that blended learning and multimedia software have positive effects on students' vocabulary learning.
Research question The present study intends to investigate vocabulary instruction through blended learning and multimedia software in Iranian ESP classes.
Discussion Discussion and Conclusion The present study attempted to investigate the effects of blended learning and multimedia software programs on vocabulary learning of medical students.