For this study a new memory-based vocabulary strategic learning framework was constructed involving four essential stages for vocabulary learning which can be translated into four corresponding strategy-driven processes that execute learning actions. A questionnaire study was conducted with Chinese university EFL learners who shared a similar background and learning context at the macro level, guided by four research questions: (1) can the memory-based strategic vocabulary learning framework be employed to classify learners’ vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) satisfactorily?, (2) what strategies do Chinese university students use for learning vocabulary items?, (3) what are the learner clusters among Chinese university students regarding their use of VLS?, and (4) how are learners’ vocabulary learning approaches related to their language achievement? It is found that learners’ VLS use is very contextualised and subject to change due to many factors. A micro language-rich environment, where there is out of class reading and meaningful social interaction, is a key to high vocabulary achievement in an EFL context. The cluster analysis revealed a non-linear, complicated relationship between VLS use and vocabulary learning success. In addition, gender has a prominent impact on VLS use; however, the impact of learners’ discipline on VLS use is unclear and needs further investigation.
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INTRODUCTION LITERATURE REVIEW Classifying Language Learning and Vocabulary Learning Strategies Contextual Influence on Strategy Use Strategy Use and Language Achievement Strategies versus Tactics CURRENT STUDY Background Constructing the VLS Framework Research Questions Participants Instruments and Procedure Data Analyses RESULTS Verifying the VLS Framework and Chinese Students’ VLS Use Learner Clusters of VLS Use and the Extent to Which TheyAccount for Vocabulary Achievement DISCUSSION The Memory-based Strategic Framework for VLS Classification Chinese University Students’ Overall Vocabulary Strategy Use Learner Approaches to Vocabulary Learning and Their Degree ofSuccess CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REFERENCES APPENDIX
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.11 No.3