Cognitive Amplification: Exploring the Impact of Multimodal Input Enhancement on Working Memory and Collocation Acquisition in Iranian EFL Learners across Age Groups
- سال انتشار: 1403
- محل انتشار: مجله آموزش و یادگیری زبان انگلیسی، دوره: 16، شماره: 33
- کد COI اختصاصی: JR_ELT-16-33_013
- زبان مقاله: انگلیسی
- تعداد مشاهده: 152
نویسندگان
Department of Foreign Languages, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Department of English Language and literature, Faculty of Humanities, University of Guilan, Rasht- Iran
Department of English Language and Literature, Allameh Tabataba&#۰۳۹;i University, Tehran, Iran
چکیده
Acknowledging the critical role of working memory in language acquisition, this study examines the effects of multimodal input enhancement on working memory capacity (WMC) and collocation learning in adolescent and adult EFL learners. A cohort of ۱۱۷ participants was randomly assigned to either experimental groups, receiving enhanced textual and auditory inputs, or control groups, experiencing standard inputs. Assessments included the Preliminary English Test, n-back test, and immediate and delayed collocation posttests. The results indicated that multimodal input significantly improved WMC and the recall and retention of collocations for all learners. Adolescents, in particular, excelled in both immediate and delayed tests and adapted their WMC more effectively in a multimodal context than adults. Additionally, an interaction between age and WMC was noted, affecting collocation recall and retention. These findings affirm the benefits of multimodal materials in enhancing cognitive functions and memory resources, thus improving language learning. The study offers practical insights for educational practices, advocating for the use of varied modalities in teaching materials to cater to different learning styles and cognitive needs. It also highlights the significance of designing age-appropriate materials and managing cognitive load in curriculum development, providing a tailored approach to language education for diverse learner populations.کلیدواژه ها
multimodal input enhancement, Working memory, Collocation, Age, Recall, Retentionاطلاعات بیشتر در مورد COI
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