Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): MAAUN International Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Innovations (MIMJRI)
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Spelling Bee as an Effective Strategy for Vocabulary Learning among Pre-NCE Students

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  • Usaini Ahmad Shafiq,
  • Umar Ahmad Usaini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.14
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Published 12/14/2023

Keywords

  • Spelling Bee,
  • Vocabulary Learning,
  • Experimental Group,
  • Control Group

How to Cite

Shafiq, U. A. ., & Usaini, U. A. (2023). Spelling Bee as an Effective Strategy for Vocabulary Learning among Pre-NCE Students. Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.14

Abstract

This paper intends to investigate the effectiveness of the Spelling Bee Approach (SBP) on vocabulary learning. Thus, Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies (KASCEPS) students were used to ascertain whether the approach is effective. Therefore, the population included all Pre-NCE students in the Department of English and European Languages, specifically in the second semester of the 2020/2021 Academic Session. To this end, a systematic random sampling method was utilized in taking the sample size. There were 18 students as the sample size obtained from the total number of 42 students’ population offering English along with other combinations. Furthermore, the paper adopted an experimental design, particularly a pre-test and post-test control group design. The Spelling Dictation Achievement Test (SDAT) was employed as the instrument of the data collection. The 18 students of the sample size constituted both experimental and control groups of the study. The data was analysed using a t-test for independent samples. The result indicated a mean of 70.33 for the experimental group and 30.22 for the control group. Given that, a deduction can be made that Spelling Bee Approach is effective in vocabulary learning. Hence, teachers/lecturers can employ it to teach vocabulary development.

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