The Impact Of Computer Mediated Task-based Approach On Vocabulary Acquisition: The Case Of Third Year Secondary School Learners-sirin Lekhmissi Secondary School-souk Ahras

Abstract

The synergy of the two fields of study, computer assisted language learning and task-based language teaching resulted in the manifestation of a new trend of teaching called: computer mediated task-based teaching. Questions were raised about the extent to which this new approach can be effective if used in vocabulary instruction. Hence, the research in hand is an attempt to examine the effect of computer mediated task-based approach on vocabulary acquisition of third year secondary school learners from Sirin Lekhmissi Secondary School-Souk Ahras-. For this purpose, the data gathering tools used in this experimental research were: a pre-questionnaire, a pre-test and a post test with an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15). The former, unlike the latter, was taught the target vocabulary through vocabulary quizzes and applications presented using the computer mediated task-based approach. The analysis of the findings revealed the significance of the instruction combining the task-based approach together with computer technology to improve learners’ vocabulary competence. Therefore, it is suggested as a strategy to develop not only learners’ vocabulary, but other aspects of the English language as well.