In defence of keyword experiments: a reply to Gruneberg's commentary

Wang, Alvin Y.; Thomas, Margaret H.

doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-0720(199906)13:3<283::aid-acp642>3.0.co;2-r

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“…This latter delay was introduced both because of questions over the long-term effectiveness of the keyword method (e.g. Wang & Thomas, 1999;Wang et al, 1992) and because it is equally important that the success of retrieval practice should be evaluated over a longer term than an immediate test.…”

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Comparing and combining retrieval practice and the keyword mnemonic for foreign vocabulary learning

Fritz

Morris

Acton

et al. 2007

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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Experiment 1 compared the effectiveness of retrieval practice, the keyword mnemonic and rote rehearsal for learning foreign language vocabulary. Both mnemonic methods produced similar recall and were superior to rote rehearsal. In Experiment 2, participants learned German vocabulary using keywords, retrieval practice or their own method. Retrieval practice and keyword-based recall were similar and superior to self-directed study. In Experiment 3, participants studied using keywords, retrieval practice, a combination or an elaboration strategy. Criterion testing occurred immediately and after a week. For receptive learning, retrieval practice and keywords were equally beneficial but for productive learning, retrieval practice was more effective. Combining strategies produced mixed results with significant benefits only for receptive learning in the delayed test.

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Comparing and combining retrieval practice and the keyword mnemonic for foreign vocabulary learning

Fritz

Morris

Acton

et al. 2007

Applied Cognitive Psychology

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“…Another constraint of the keyword method is that it is not effective to teach cognates (simpler word or picture association is better) and abstract words (Ellis, 1995). Further, this technique makes retrieval of words slower than rote memorization because recall takes place through the keyword (Van Hell & Candia Mahn, 1997;Wang & Thomas, 1999). The fourth limitation of the keyword method concerns its inefficiency for productive recalls: 2 the keyword method is beneficial for receptive tests; rote memorization is beneficial for productive tests (de Groot, Dannenburg, & Van Hell, 1994).…”

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The Key Is in the Keyword: L2 Vocabulary Learning Methods With Beginning Learners of Spanish

Sagarra

Alba

2006

The Modern Language Journal

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This study investigates the effectiveness of three methods of learning vocabulary among 778 beginning second language (L2) learners. Rote memorization consists of memorizing the first language (L1) translation of a new L2 word by rehearsal. Semantic mapping displays L1 words conceptually related to the L2 word in a diagram. The keyword method involves associating the novel L2 word with an L1 keyword that is acoustically or orthographically similar, and then connecting the L1 keyword with the L1 translation of the L2 word. The results reveal that vocabulary learning techniques requiring deeper processing through form and meaning associations (i.e., the keyword method) yield the best retention. In addition, rote memorization of L1-L2 equivalents is more effective than creating multiple meaning associations (i.e., semantic mapping). We suggest that using the keyword method with phonological keywords and direct L1 keyword-translation links in the classroom leads to better L2 vocabulary learning at early stages of acquisition.

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“…In the debate between Gruneberg (1998) and Wang and Thomas (1999) about the efficacy of the mnemonic keyword method for enhancing long-term recall, a number of questions remained unresolved. Wang and Thomas state that the keyword method is not effective for enhancing long-term recall because the original keyword encoding is fragile, and alternative representations may be evoked, particularly after a delay.…”

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The Importance of the Keyword-Generation Method in Keyword Mnemonics

Campos

Amor

González

2004

Experimental Psychology

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This research is focused on mnemonic keyword method to enhance vocabulary mastery to the university students. Mnemonic refers to instructional or learning strategies designed specifically to enhance memory. One of the most powerful mnemonic strategies is the key word method. The keyword method is a useful mnemonic aid which can help broaden students' vocabulary by means of speech and ultimately with reading and writing. Then keyword method effective way to provide a meaningful visual image upon which to base memory for a new word's meaning. This research involves twenty students at the first grade. The research instruments of this study are consisted of tests, observation checklist, and a questionnaire. This study was class action research. From the cycle 1 reflection result, some procedures and activities were revised. Different from the cycle 2, the researcher used mnemonic keyword method and there is no reflection. The enhancement of students' vocabulary mastery shows with individual test and got mean score 67.75 in the cycle 1 and 79.75 in the cycle 2.In addition the enhancement of students' vocabulary mastery in group test and got mean score 72.00 in the cycle 1 and increased to be 81.00 in the cycle 2. In this result, it shows there enhancement for vocabulary mastery through mnemonic keyword method in the first grade students at STKIP PGRI Blitar. Introduction Vocabulary is an essential lesson for students to master in English. As a

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In defence of keyword experiments: a reply to Gruneberg's commentary

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

Comparing and combining retrieval practice and the keyword mnemonic for foreign vocabulary learning

Comparing and combining retrieval practice and the keyword mnemonic for foreign vocabulary learning

The Key Is in the Keyword: L2 Vocabulary Learning Methods With Beginning Learners of Spanish

The Importance of the Keyword-Generation Method in Keyword Mnemonics

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