e-Dictionaries-based Semantic Gradient: Assisting Preschool Children Connect between Known and New Vocabulary

Telaumbanua, Yohannes and Nurmalina, Nurmalina (2022) e-Dictionaries-based Semantic Gradient: Assisting Preschool Children Connect between Known and New Vocabulary. Jurnal Obsesi : Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 6 (3). pp. 1259-1276. ISSN 2549-8959

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Abstract

This study aimed at diagnosing the effects of e-dictionaries-based semantic gradients on preschool children’s vocabulary improvement and digital technology’s awareness. Observation and field-note were the techniques of collecting the data, the Bogdan & Bilken’s model was a technique of data analysis while triangulation was used to verify the data. The 25 preschool children were conveniently selected as research participants. They are aged between 4-6 years. The finding indicated that this study practically affects the children’s ability to connect the known words and new vocabulary, understand the definition and shades of meaning of words, express ideas in simple and shorter sentences, and recognize the functions of digital technology’s devices in the learning process. In conclusion, this strategy is incredibly useful for building children’s English language intelligence and constructive awareness of the use of digital technology devices in the learning process. Keywords: e-dictionaries; semantic gradient; known lexis; new vocabulary.

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