Feliciano-Martínez, Melody

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Dictionary use and instruction in pre-basic English at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez
(2008-05) Feliciano-Martínez, Melody; Rivera, Rosita L.; College of Arts and Sciences - Arts; Blau, Eileen; Baker, Joan; Morales Caro, Betsy; Department of English; Sharma, Anand D.
This study examines the point of view of the professors and instructors of Pre- Basic English on the role of the dictionary in the Pre-Basic English classroom. It also examines the dictionary using habits in English and in Spanish of the Pre-Basic English students regarding the type of dictionary they use and how they use it, both in and out of the class. Three methods were used: tape-recorded interviews, questionnaires and think-aloud protocol. The main findings are: 1) There is not an agreement among professors on dictionary use and instruction at the Pre-Basic English level, 2) students prefer bilingual dictionaries, and 3) students were not able to use dictionaries effectively. A sample teaching unit on dictionary use instruction is suggested as a guideline for the implementation of dictionary use and instruction at the Pre-Basic English level.