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Comparing and combining expanding retrieval practice and the keyword mnemonic for foreign vocabulary learning

Fritz, C. O., Morris, P. E., Acton, M., Voelkel, A. R. and Etkind, R. (2007) Comparing and combining expanding retrieval practice and the keyword mnemonic for foreign vocabulary learning. Applied Cognitive Psychology. 21(4), pp. 499-526. 0888-4080.

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Abstract: Experiment 1 compared the effectiveness of retrieval practice, the keyword mnemonic and rote rehearsal for learning foreign language vocabulary. Both mnemonic methods produced similar recall and were superior to rote rehearsal. In Experiment 2, participants learned German vocabulary using keywords, retrieval practice or their own method. Retrieval practice and keyword-based recall were similar and superior to self-directed study. In Experiment 3, participants studied using keywords, retrieval practice, a combination or an elaboration strategy. Criterion testing occurred immediately and after a week. For receptive learning, retrieval practice and keywords were equally beneficial but for productive learning, retrieval practice was more effective. Combining strategies produced mixed results with significant benefits only for receptive learning in the delayed test
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF309 Consciousness. Cognition
P Language and Literature > PB Modern European Languages > PB35 Study and teaching. Research
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1050 Educational psychology
Creators: Fritz, Catherine O, Morris, Peter E, Acton, Mandy, Voelkel, Anna R and Etkind, Ruth
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Social Sciences (to 2016)
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Date: May 2007
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 499-526
Journal or Publication Title: Applied Cognitive Psychology
Volume: 21
Number: 4
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.1287
ISSN: 0888-4080
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5840

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