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
Recommended Citation
Swenson, Elizabeth, "Using Social Interaction To Elevate And Enrich Student Expressive Vocabulary In Writing" (2017). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 4279.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/4279