Learning Words and Definitions in Two Languages
What Promotes Cross-Language Transfer
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4891880 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Giang Pham (0009-0008-9231-4977, San Diego State University, corresponding author), Danaee Donovan (Framingham Public School District), Quynh Dam (0000-0001-8727-0369, San Diego State University), Amy Contant (Holyoke Medical Centre) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 206-233 |
| Publication date | 2018-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Language Learning (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0023-8333 • E-ISSN: 1467-9922 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/lang.12274 |
| PMID | 30319148 |
| OpenAlex | W2773664504 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 35 |
This study used a brief vocabulary training paradigm to examine two factors for cross-language transfer: how similar the first language (L1) is to the second language (L2) and L1-L2 proficiency levels. Fifty-four sequential bilingual children (aged 6-8) with similar L2 English proficiency levels were assigned to three equal groups: a Vietnamese-English group with low L1 proficiency, a Spanish-English group with low L1 proficiency, and a Spanish-English group with high L1 proficiency. Individual training consisted of two mediated learning experiences conducted in the L1 targeting eight vocabulary items using narrative-based activities. Four of eight target words were cognates between Spanish and English. Pre- and posttesting measured definition quality in the L1 and L2. All groups showed improvement in the L1 following training, but only the Spanish-English group with high L1 proficiency improved in L2 English, revealing a degree of spontaneous cross-language transfer among children with high L1-L2 proficiency.Open PracticesThis article has been awarded an Open Materials badge. Study materials are publicly accessible in the IRIS digital repository at http://www.iris-database.org. Learn more about the Open Practices badges from the Center for Open Science: https://osf.io/tvyxz/wiki
Cognitive psychology · First language · Language assessment · Language proficiency · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Transfer of training · Vietnamese · Vocabulary · Computer Science · Language Development and Disorders · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |