Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of iPads and flannel boards as learning tools for vocabulary acquisition in young children. The researcher conducted a two-day experiment with 55 preschool and kindergarten children between the ages of three-and-six-years-old. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups for either the iPad or flannel board condition. Each participant completed pre and posttest assessments for receptive and expressive vocabulary for six target words. Participating children listened to a story using either the iPad or the flannel board to give visual support to the vocabulary learning. Results of this study show that both iPads and flannel boards are effective learning tools for both receptive and expressive vocabulary acquisition. There were no statistically significant differences between these learning tools as aids for vocabulary learning. These findings suggest that both iPads and flannel boards are effective tools that can be used for vocabulary instruction.
Advisor
Keelor, Jennifer
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Hardcastle, Hayley C., "iFelt it: The use of flannel boards and iPad technology for hands-on vocabulary learning in early childhood" (2019). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 8342.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/8342
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education | Elementary Education | Language and Literacy Education
Keywords
vocabulary acquisition, flannel board, iPad, early childhood
Publication Date
2019
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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