The effect of gender and educational level on dictionary use strategies adopted by upper-elementary and lower-secondary students attending Greek Schools1. (29th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chadjipapa, Elina; Gavriilidou, Zoe; Markos, Angelos; Mylonopoulos, Antonis
• Is Part Of: International journal of lexicography. Volume 33:Number 4(2020)
• Page Start: 443
• Page End: 462
• Publication Date: 2020-06-29
• Subjects: Dictionary use -- Dictionary Use Strategy (DUS) -- Strategy Inventory for Dictionary Use (S.I.D.U.); Lexicography -- Periodicals; 413.028
• DOI: 10.1093/ijl/ecaa012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-3846

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of the present large-scale study is to elaborate on the concept of 'Dictionary Use Strategy' (DUS), to investigate the effect of gender and educational level on DUSs adopted by upper elementary and lower secondary students in Greek mainstream schools, and to determine the strategic profile of the sample by using a standardized instrument of data collection. The sample consisted of 745 upper elementary and lower secondary pupils in Greek mainstream education to whom the Strategy Inventory for Dictionary Use (S.I.D.U.) was administered. Results indicate that the adoption of dictionary use strategies is significantly influenced by both educational level and gender. Results are discussed in connection with the effectiveness of dictionary use and the influence of gender and educational level on learning strategy use.