The Effect of Mnemonic and Mapping Techniques on L۲ Vocabulary Learning

The present study investigated the effects of selected presentation techniques including the keyword method, the peg word method, the loci method, argument mapping, concept mapping and mind mapping on L۲ vocabulary comprehension and production. To this end, a sample of ۱۵۱ Iranian female students from a public pre-university school in Islam Shahr was selected. They were assigned to six groups. Each group was randomly assigned to one of the afore-mentioned treatment conditions. After the experimental period, two post-tests in multiple choice and fill-in-the-blanks formats were administered to assess the participants’ vocabulary comprehension and production. Two independent One-Way ANOVA procedures were used to analyze the obtained data. The results showed that the differences among the effects of the above-mentioned techniques were statistically significant in both vocabulary comprehension and production. These findings can have implications for learners, teachers, and materials’ developers.

Keywords:

Keyword Method , Peg word Method , Loci Method , Argument Mapping , concept mapping , Mind Mapping , Vocabulary Learning