using authentic materials in teaching second.foreign language vocabulary
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Using Authentic Materials in Teaching Second/Foreign
Language Vocabulary
By: Maryam Banten
Yanbu University College – الجامعية ينبع كلية
Introduction
Vocabulary
VocabularyVocabulary
Vocabulary
Good Language
Presentation’sOutline
Authentic materials
Hypotheses of the study
Objectives of the study
Research tools
Data analysis
Conclusion
Recommendations
Authentic Materials“Authentic texts as materials which are
designed for native speakers; they are real text; designed not for language students, but
for the speakers of the language ”
ExamplesMagazines and
newspapersNews and
moviesRadio and songs
Harmer (1991)
Hypotheses of the Study
1) Helps to improve vocabulary learning process.
2) Increases students’ motivation to learn English vocabulary.
Using authentic materials:
Objective of the Study
Investigating the effect of using authentic materials in teaching vocabulary
on
Performance Motivation
1) A lesson plan
2) Tests (pre-test and post-test)
3) A class observation form
4) A motivation scale
5) A questionnaire for teachers
Research Tools
Implementation of the Study
Lesson Plan
Class1
Class 2
Class 3
Pre-test and Post-testThe students’ results were divided into three categories:
10-7: high / 7-4: average / >4: poor
High Average Poor
Pre-test
Scores
Post -test
Scores
5
8
8
6
6
5
Students’ Performance in the Pre-test and Post-test
High score Avarage score Poor score
Pre-test 0.26 0.42 0.320000000000002
Post-test 0.42 0.320000000000002
0.26
3%8%
13%18%23%28%33%38%43%
Classroom ObservationThe class was rated as an excellent class according to the rating scale of the observation form.
Overall students’ performanceLearning environment
Highly
motivated
Moderately
motivated
Lowly
motivatedUnmotivated
Number of
Students (19)14 5 0 0
Motivation ScaleThe motivation scale results were categorized into four
categories:
Highly Motivated
Moderately
Motivated
74%
26%
Teachers’ Questionnaire
Students Teachers Learning Process
ConclusionUsing authentic materials
positively enhances the vocabulary learning process
The use of authentic materials increases the students’
motivation to learn new vocabulary
Authentic vocabulary teaching creates a positive classroom
environment
RecommendationAuthentic materials are preferably to be used as
supplementary materials
It is very beneficial to integrate technology with
the use of authentic materials
Cultural and religious appropriateness have to be
taken into consideration
ResourcesBerardo, S. “The Use of Authentic Materials in the Teaching of Reading” The Reading Matrix 6.2 (2006): 60-68
Harmer, J. The Practice of English Language Teaching. London and New York: Longman,1991
Nunan, D. Second Language Teaching and Learning. Bosten: Heinle and Heinle, 1999
Peacock, M. “The Effect of the Authentic Materials on the motivation of EFL Learners.” ELT Journal 51.2 (1997)
Sweeney, S.” How to Achieve a Sense of Authenticity in a Coursebook.” Business English Special Interest Group (2007)
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