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The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners

This study explored the impact of a lexical approach on enhancing the vocabulary skills of upper primary pupils in an ESL classroom in Malaysia. The research involved 30 elementary school pupils in Johor and used a mixed-method research design. Data collection methods included pre and post-tests, an...

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Main Authors: Krishenan, Thurga A. B., Kahar, Rohayah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit UTM Press 2023
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H Social Sciences (General)
L Education (General)
P Philology. Linguistics
Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/108509/1/RohayahKahar2023_TheUseofLexicalApproachinEnhancingVocabulary.pdf
http://eprints.utm.my/108509/
http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/lspi.v10.21480
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spelling my.utm.1085092024-11-13T06:31:59Z http://eprints.utm.my/108509/ The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners Krishenan, Thurga A. B. Kahar, Rohayah H Social Sciences (General) L Education (General) P Philology. Linguistics This study explored the impact of a lexical approach on enhancing the vocabulary skills of upper primary pupils in an ESL classroom in Malaysia. The research involved 30 elementary school pupils in Johor and used a mixed-method research design. Data collection methods included pre and post-tests, an observational checklist, and a focus group interview. The results indicated a significant improvement in the students' vocabulary skills after implementing the lexical approach. Additionally, this approach positively affected students' motivation and changed their negative perceptions about vocabulary. The paper concludes with recommendations and implications for educators and researchers, considering its limitations. Penerbit UTM Press 2023-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/108509/1/RohayahKahar2023_TheUseofLexicalApproachinEnhancingVocabulary.pdf Krishenan, Thurga A. B. and Kahar, Rohayah (2023) The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners. LSP International Journal, 10 (2). pp. 99-107. ISSN 2601-002X http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/lspi.v10.21480 DOI:10.11113/lspi.v10.21480
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topic H Social Sciences (General)
L Education (General)
P Philology. Linguistics
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L Education (General)
P Philology. Linguistics
Krishenan, Thurga A. B.
Kahar, Rohayah
The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners
description This study explored the impact of a lexical approach on enhancing the vocabulary skills of upper primary pupils in an ESL classroom in Malaysia. The research involved 30 elementary school pupils in Johor and used a mixed-method research design. Data collection methods included pre and post-tests, an observational checklist, and a focus group interview. The results indicated a significant improvement in the students' vocabulary skills after implementing the lexical approach. Additionally, this approach positively affected students' motivation and changed their negative perceptions about vocabulary. The paper concludes with recommendations and implications for educators and researchers, considering its limitations.
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author Krishenan, Thurga A. B.
Kahar, Rohayah
author_facet Krishenan, Thurga A. B.
Kahar, Rohayah
author_sort Krishenan, Thurga A. B.
title The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners
title_short The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners
title_full The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners
title_fullStr The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners
title_full_unstemmed The use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners
title_sort use of lexical approach in enhancing vocabulary skills among upper primary learners
publisher Penerbit UTM Press
publishDate 2023
url http://eprints.utm.my/108509/1/RohayahKahar2023_TheUseofLexicalApproachinEnhancingVocabulary.pdf
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