Master thesis English linguistics: A study on mnemonic techniques to help students of grade 6 increase their vocabulary retention at a secondary school

A study on mnemonic techniques to help students of grade 6 increase their vocabulary retention at a secondary school

Author: Le Thuy Duong

Field: English Linguistics

Content: This study investigates the effectiveness of mnemonic techniques, including the use of pictures, semantic mapping, and story creation, in improving vocabulary retention among 6th-grade students. Conducted over seven weeks with 40 students who had previously experienced difficulties in memorizing English vocabulary, the research employed both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was collected through pre-tests, post-tests, questionnaires, and classroom observations. The findings indicate a significant improvement in vocabulary retention after the intervention with mnemonic techniques, with students demonstrating a more positive attitude towards learning vocabulary. The study also offers implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research.

Detailed Table of Contents:

• DECLARATION
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• ABSTRACT
• LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
  • Rationale
  • Aims of the study
  • Scope of the study
  • The Significance of the study
  • Design of the thesis
• CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
  • Vocabulary and its importance in language learning
  • Vocabulary learning in English language acquisition
    • Aspects of knowing a word
    • Process of learning vocabulary
    • Vocabulary learning strategies
    • Learning styles
  • Teaching vocabulary with Mnemonic techniques
    • Definitions of Mnemonics
    • Kinds of Mnemonics
    • The models of teaching vocabulary with Mnemonic techniques
    • Previous studies on teaching vocabulary with Mnemonic techniques
• CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY
  • Participants
  • Research questions
  • Methods of the study
  • Data collection instruments
    • Pretest and posttest
    • Questionnaire
    • Peer class observation
  • Data Collection Procedure
  • Data analytical method
• CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
  • Findings from pretest and posttest
    • The students’ vocabulary retention before using Mnemonic techniques
    • Students’ vocabulary retention after using Mnemonic techniques
    • The difference in students’ vocabulary retention before and after using Mnemonic techniques
  • Findings from questionnaire
    • Students’ perceptions toward vocabulary learning through the Mnemonic techniques used in the study
    • Students’ attitude toward using Mnemonic techniques in English lessons
  • Findings from class observation
  • Discussion
• CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
  • Conclusion
  • Pedagogical implications
    • For English teachers
    • For students
  • Limitations of the study
  • Suggestions for further studies
• REFERENCES
• APPENDIX 1
• APPENDIX 2
• APPENDIX 3
• APPENDIX 4
• APPENDIX 5