The role of the Natural History Museum in promoting language word learning for young children

Lester, Nicola and Theakston, Anna and Twomey, Katherine E. (2023) The role of the Natural History Museum in promoting language word learning for young children. Infant and Child Development, 32 (2). ISSN 1522-7227

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Abstract

Although strong claims have been made about museums being ideal word learning environments, these are yet to be empirically supported. In the current study, 152 four- to five-year-olds children (81-M, 71-F) from minority backgrounds were taught six vocabulary items either in a museum, in their classroom with museum resources, or in their classroom with classroom resources. At test, children taught in their classroom with museum resources produced significantly more correct responses than children taught in the museum or in their classroom with classroom resources. Children were also significantly better at retaining the target vocabulary items than recalling them. These data demonstrate how context can impact word learning and point to the benefits of a collaborative relationship between schools and museums to support children's language development.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Infant and Child Development
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYCONTEXTMUSEUMVOCABULARYWORD LEARNINGDEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ??
ID Code:
184732
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Deposited On:
02 Feb 2023 14:05
Refereed?:
Yes
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Published
Last Modified:
20 Sep 2023 01:57