WhatsApp as a learning media and English vocabulary learning
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https://doi.org/10.47212/rtcAlinin.3.225.13Palabras clave:
Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), Supplementary Learning Media, Vocabulary Acquisition, WhatsApp Application, Multimedia resourcesResumen
The need to effectively engage students in English vocabulary learning has increased among educators, given the growing interest of students in mobile technology and the integration of new strategies that enhance their motivation in the learning process. In this context, this study explores the effect of WhatsApp as a learning medium on English vocabulary acquisition among superior basic education students at an educational institution in Loja during the 2023-2024 school year. To achieve this objective, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, involving 15 superior basic education students who participated in a seven-week intervention in which vocabulary learning was facilitated through the WhatsApp application. To address the research inquiry, a pre-test and post-test were administered to assess students’ vocabulary knowledge, along with a questionnaire to examine their perceptions of the intervention. The quantitative data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics, while the qualitative data was examined through thematic analysis. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in students' vocabulary knowledge after receiving instruction via WhatsApp. Additionally, students' perceptions of this mobile application were largely positive. Consequently, this study concludes that WhatsApp has the potential to be integrated as a supplementary learning tool due to its diverse multimedia resources, which support students' vocabulary development and enhance their engagement in English learning.
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