Enhancing vocabulary learning through understanding the human memory system: Episodic memory
Keywords:
Memory system, vocabulary learning, episodic memory, long-term memory.
Abstract
Vocabulary acquisition in learning languages is a crucial aspect of language learning, and effective teaching theories are essential for the retention and application of new vocabulary. However, understanding the memory system is important for educators to design and implement effective vocabulary teaching strategies that support student learning and retention. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the human memory system, including sensory, short-term, and long-term memory, with a focus on the differences between semantic and episodic memory. It explains the impact of episodic memory on vocabulary recall. In addition, it puts forward two teaching theories that enhance the utilization of episodic memories. Experiential Learning and Elaboration Theory focus on connecting vocabulary with personal experience for episodic memory and using previous knowledge to help students remember new vocabulary.
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Baddeley, A. (2001). The concept of Eposodic Memory. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, 356(1413), 1345-1350.
Bilgin, R., Yildiz, Y., & Yildiz, A. (2022). A Review of the Aims and Principles of Guidance Activities in Schools. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 9(3), 29-38.
Brigard, F. D., Umanath, S., & Irish, M. (2022). Rethinking the distinction between episodic and semantic memory: Insights from the past, present, and future. The Psychonomic Society, 50(3), 459-463.
Conway, M. A., Cohen, G., & Stanhope, N. (1992). Very long-term memory for knowledge acquired at school and university. Cognative Phsycology, 6(6), 467-482.
Cowan, N. (2008). What are the differences between long-term, short-term, and working memory? Progress in brain, 169, 323-388.
Debra M. B. Herbert, J. S. (2001). Memory awareness and schematization: learning in the university context. Cognative Phsychology, 15(6), 617-637.
Fansury, A. H., & Januarty, R. (2018). Brain Writing Learning Model Using Episodic Memory In Teaching Narrative Text. Exposure Journal.
García-Lázaro, H. G., Ramirez-Carmona, R., Lara-Romero, R., & Roldan-Valadez, E. (2012). Neuroanatomy of episodic and semantic memory in humans: A brief review of neuroimaging studies. Neorology India, 60(6), 613-617.
Gershman, S. J., & Daw, N. D. (2017). Einforcement Learning and Episodic Memory in Humans and Animals: An Integrative Framework. Annual Review of Psychology, 68, 101-118.
Graham, K. S., Simons, J. S., Pratta, K. H., Patterso, K., & Hodges, J. R. (2000). Insights from semantic dementia on the relationship between episodic and semantic memory. Neuropsychologia, 38(3), 313-324.
Herbert, D. M., & Burt, J. S. (2004). What do students remember? Episodic memory and the development of schematization. Applied Cognitive Psychology: The Official Journal of the Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, 18(1), 77-88.
Hoffman, S. (1997). Elaboration Theory and Hypermedia: Is There a Link? Educational technology, 37(1), 57-64.
Jones, M. N., Willits, W., & Dennis, S. (2014). Models of semantic memory. The Oxford handbook of computational and mathematical psychology (pp. 232–254). Oxford University Press.
Kapukaya, K., & Yildiz, Y. (2023). Human Factor in Teaching: Teacher Perspective-I. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 10(1), 308.
Kolb, D. (1984). The process of experiential learning. Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development, 20-38.
Laufer, B., & Nationa, P. (2016). A vocabulary-size test of controlled productive ability. Languge and Testing, 16(1), 33-51.
Martin, A., & Chao, L. L. (2001). Semantic memory and the brain: structure and processes. Current opinion in neurobiology, 194-201.
Nation, P. (1991). Teaching and learning vocabulary. Asian EFL Journal.
Nikolaev, A. R., InêsBramão, Johansson, R., & Johanssona, M. (2023). Episodic memory formation in unrestricted viewing. Neurolamge.
Richard, A., & & Shiffrin, R. M. (1979). Human Memory: A Proposed System and Its Control Processes. Annual review of psychology, 63-102.
Roberts, G. (2006). A philosophical examination of experiential learning theory for agricultural educators. Agricultural Education, 47(1), 17-29.
Rodríguez, M., & Sadowki, M. (2008). Effects of Rote, Context, Keyword, and Context/Keyword Methods on Retention of Vocabulary in EFL Classrooms. Language Learning, 50(2), 385-412.
Simon, H. A., Anderson, J. R., & Reder, J. G. (2000). Perspectives on Learning, Thinking, and Activity. Educational Resarch, 29(4), 11-13.
Tosun, M., & Yildiz, Y. (2015). Extracurricular activities as warm-ups in language teaching. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 2(1).
Tulving, E. (1983). Elements of episodic memory. England: Clareendo Press.
Tulving, E. (2002). Eiposdic Memory:From Mind to Brain. Annual Review of Psychology, 53(1), 1-25.
Yildiz, Y., & Celik, B. (2020). The use of scaffolding techniques in language learning: Extending the level of understanding. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 7(3), 148-153.
Yildiz, Y., & Yucedal, H. M. (2020). Learner autonomy: A central theme in language learning. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 7(3), 208-212.
Published
2023-03-30
How to Cite
Abdullsttar Sadiq, D. (2023). Enhancing vocabulary learning through understanding the human memory system: Episodic memory. Amazonia Investiga, 12(62), 250-257. https://doi.org/10.34069/AI/2023.62.02.25
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