Term

Spring 2017

Capstone

Thesis

Degree Name

MAEd

Primary Advisor/Dissertation Chair

Dan Loritz

Secondary Advisor/Reader One

Vickie Woehrle

Peer-Reviewer/Reader Two

Caitlin Reyes

Abstract

How does social interaction in vocabulary instruction impact students writing? This action research project explores the impact of using social interaction in vocabulary learning to increase the accurate usage of new vocabulary in student writing. This mixed-methods approach utilized pre and post surveys on student attitudes toward word learning, a vocabulary pre-assessment, four vocabulary unit assessments and analysis of student writing. Four different vocabulary instructional treatments were applied over the course of three vocabulary units. Findings suggest that utilizing discussion in word learning can have a positive impact on student writing and enjoyment in word learning.

Research Methodology

Action Research, Survey (attitude scale, opinion, questionnaire), Text Analyses

Keywords

Achievement, Writing, Vocabulary, Social Interaction

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