The effectiveness of etymology of words to reduce spelling errors due to difficulties in the alphabet of Persian language in 4th grade elementary students

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Authors

1 .PhD student in Instructional Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

2 PhD in Educational curriculum, 4th school district, Ahvaz, Khouzestan, Iran

3 PhD in Instructional Technology, Farhangian University Center, Andimeshk, Khouzestan, Iran

Abstract

The present study aimed at determining the efficacy of etymologic words on reducing spelling errors due to difficulties in the alphabet of Persian language in 4th grade elementary school. The subjects of this semi-experimental study were two classes (containing 35 male 4rd-grade elementary schoolers) of one school in Tehran that according to Convenient Sampling technique were selected to experimental and control groups. The experimental group, then, learned through etymologic words technique for seven continuous weeks, while the control group received no intervention/treatment. A dictation test used as tool. This test was a valid (formal validity) and reliable test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that in post-test, the mean of the experimental group significantly is more than the control group. Also, the results of the analysis of covariance revealed that using etymologic words in dictation leads to reducing spelling errors (p<0/05). Taking into account the importance and effectiveness of etymologic words in reducing spelling errors of an elementary schooler, it seems necessary to carry out similar researches and to inform both teachers and student about the effectiveness of the technique.
The present study aimed at determining the efficacy of etymologic words on reducing spelling errors due to difficulties in the alphabet of Persian language in elementary school. The subjects of this semi-experimental study were two classes (containing 35 male 4rd-grade elementary schoolers) of one school in Tehran that according to Convenient Sampling technique were selected to experimental and control groups. The experimental group, then, learned through etymologic words technique for seven continuous weeks, while the control group received no intervention/treatment. A dictation test used as tool. This test was a valid (formal validity) and reliable test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that in post-test, the mean of the experimental group significantly is more than the control group. Also, the results of the analysis of covariance revealed that using etymologic words in dictation leads to reducing spelling errors (p<0/05). Taking into account the importance and effectiveness of etymologic words in reducing spelling errors of an elementary schooler, it seems necessary to carry out similar researches and to inform both teachers and student about the effectiveness of the technique.
The present study aimed at determining the efficacy of etymologic words on reducing spelling errors due to difficulties in the alphabet of Persian language in elementary school. The subjects of this semi-experimental study were two classes (containing 35 male 4rd-grade elementary schoolers) of one school in Tehran that according to Convenient Sampling technique were selected to experimental and control groups. The experimental group, then, learned through etymologic words technique for seven continuous weeks, while the control group received no intervention/treatment. A dictation test used as tool. This test was a valid (formal validity) and reliable test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that in post-test, the mean of the experimental group significantly is more than the control group. Also, the results of the analysis of covariance revealed that using etymologic words in dictation leads to reducing spelling errors (p<0/05). Taking into account the importance and effectiveness of etymologic words in reducing spelling errors of an elementary schooler, it seems necessary to carry out similar researches and to inform both teachers and student about the effectiveness of the technique.
The present study aimed at determining the efficacy of etymologic words on reducing spelling errors due to difficulties in the alphabet of Persian language in elementary school. The subjects of this semi-experimental study were two classes (containing 35 male 4rd-grade elementary schoolers) of one school in Tehran that according to Convenient Sampling technique were selected to experimental and control groups. The experimental group, then, learned through etymologic words technique for seven continuous weeks, while the control group received no intervention/treatment. A dictation test used as tool. This test was a valid (formal validity) and reliable test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that in post-test, the mean of the experimental group significantly is more than the control group. Also, the results of the analysis of covariance revealed that using etymologic words in dictation leads to reducing spelling errors (p<0/05). Taking into account the importance and effectiveness of etymologic words in reducing spelling errors of an elementary schooler, it seems necessary to carry out similar researches and to inform both teachers and student about the effectiveness of the technique.
The present study aimed at determining the efficacy of etymologic words on reducing spelling errors due to difficulties in the alphabet of Persian language in elementary school. The subjects of this semi-experimental study were two classes (containing 35 male 4rd-grade elementary schoolers) of one school in Tehran that according to Convenient Sampling technique were selected to experimental and control groups. The experimental group, then, learned through etymologic words technique for seven continuous weeks, while the control group received no intervention/treatment. A dictation test used as tool. This test was a valid (formal validity) and reliable test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that in post-test, the mean of the experimental group significantly is more than the control group. Also, the results of the analysis of covariance revealed that using etymologic words in dictation leads to reducing spelling errors (p<0/05). Taking into account the importance and effectiveness of etymologic words in reducing spelling errors of an elementary schooler, it seems necessary to carry out similar researches and to inform both teachers and student about the effectiveness of the technique.
The present study aimed at determining the efficacy of etymologic words on reducing spelling errors due to difficulties in the alphabet of Persian language in elementary school. The subjects of this semi-experimental study were two classes (containing 35 male 4rd-grade elementary schoolers) of one school in Tehran that according to Convenient Sampling technique were selected to experimental and control groups. The experimental group, then, learned through etymologic words technique for seven continuous weeks, while the control group received no intervention/treatment. A dictation test used as tool. This test was a valid (formal validity) and reliable test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance. The results showed that in post-test, the mean of the experimental group significantly is more than the control group. Also, the results of the analysis of covariance revealed that using etymologic words in dictation leads to reducing spelling errors (p<0/05). Taking into account the importance and effectiveness of etymologic words in reducing spelling errors of an elementary schooler, it seems necessary to carry out similar researches and to inform both teachers and student about the effectiveness of the technique.

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