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Enhancing English Language Review Sessions with Concept Mapping: A Junior Middle School Study
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Abstract
This study delves into the effectiveness of concept mapping as a pedagogical tool in the context of junior middle school English education. It contrasts the traditional review methods commonly employed in the classroom with innovative, visual learning strategies, specifically focusing on the use of concept maps. Through a carefully structured quasi- experimental design, the research was conducted across two parallel classes, enabling a controlled comparison between traditional teaching methodologies and the concept mapping approach. The primary aim was to assess the impact of concept mapping on students' academic performance, particularly in areas such as vocabulary acquisition, grammar understanding, and text comprehension skills. Additionally, the study sought to evaluate how concept mapping influences student engagement and enthusiasm for learning English. The findings from this research are quite revealing, demonstrating that students exposed to concept mapping showed significant improvements not only in their academic performance but also in their overall engagement with the learning material. These improvements were observed across multiple dimensions of language learning, including enhanced vocabulary retention, a deeper understanding of grammatical structures, and improved ability to comprehend and analyze texts. Such outcomes suggest that concept mapping, as a visual learning tool, can play a transformative role in educational practices, especially in the context of language learning. By leveraging the visual and interactive nature of concept maps, educators can create more dynamic and effective review sessions. This approach not only facilitates a deeper understanding of the material but also promotes greater retention of the English language among junior middle school students. The study underscores the potential of integrating visual learning strategies into traditional educational paradigms, offering a compelling case for the adoption of concept mapping as a standard practice in English language teaching and learning.
Keywords
Concept Mapping, English Learning, Junior Middle School, Educational Strategies
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Guo,Y. (2024). Enhancing English Language Review Sessions with Concept Mapping: A Junior Middle School Study. Communications in Humanities Research,32,147-152.
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