Peer-reviewed research
Second language learners' reflections on the effectiveness of dictogloss: A multi-sectional, multi-level analysis
Muriel Gallego, Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2014
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- What it is
- A study of 497 learners at two proficiency levels, each of whom completed two dictogloss tasks and then a survey on how useful the technique was.
- How much weight it carries
- Peer-reviewed. It measures what learners think of dictogloss, not measured gains in their language, so it supports the claim that learners accept the technique rather than that it improves them.
Facts taken from this source
- Gallego's 2014 dictogloss study had 497 learners at two proficiency levels.
“A total of 497 participants enrolled in novice-mid (N = 275)” (Abstract)
- Gallego found that dictogloss was better received by advanced-low learners, and that most learners found it useful and effective for learning.
“Overall, results indicate that dictogloss was better received by advanced-low level students and that most students found it both useful and effective for learning.” (Abstract)