Article
Field Experts’ Evaluation of a Web-based Academic Vocabulary Learning Resource for ESL Pre-university Learners
Arab World English Journal
(2024)
Abstract
Evaluating web-based learning resources during the development process before implementation with target learners is essential to ensure their efficacy. This study examines field experts’ perceptions of a web-based academic vocabulary learning resource developed by the authors for ESL pre-university learners. The main aim is to evaluate the resource’s technical, design, content, and pedagogy aspects, following Kartal and Uzun’s (2010) criteria for good language learning websites. A questionnaire survey was distributed to six field experts from various Malaysian tertiary education institutions specializing in vocabulary learning and e-learning. The quantitative data collected were analyzed descriptively using SPSS. The results indicate that the experts highly evaluated the web resource, suggesting it meets the essential criteria for a well-designed English language learning website. With the recommended improvements, the web resource has the potential to enhance academic vocabulary learning for ESL pre-university learners significantly. This study contributes valuable insights for developing and implementing effective web-based learning resources in ESL classrooms.
Keywords
- English academic vocabulary,
- English as Secondary Language learning,
- web-based learning resource,
- website evaluation,
- pre-university learners
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring March 20, 2024
DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol15no1.23
Citation Information
Farah Amirah Mohd Fisal, Azlina Abdul Aziz & Nur Ehsan Mohd Said. "Field Experts’ Evaluation of a Web-based Academic Vocabulary Learning Resource for ESL Pre-university Learners" Arab World English Journal Vol. 15 Iss. 1 (2024) p. 368 - 383 ISSN: 2229-9327 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/arabworldenglishjournal-awej/1676/