The Effect of Scaffolding on the Vocabulary Improvement of EFL Iranian Language Learner

Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of scaffolding on knowledge of the vocabularies of Iranian EFL language learners. The purpose of this study was to see whether scaffolding is effective for learners or not. The participants were 22 EFL students from Bandar Abbas.11 students were in control group and 11 students were in experimental group. The study was an experimental, pre-posttest control group design. Students were randomly assigned to form a treatment group and a control group. The results from the ANCOVA reveal that prior English oral vocabulary knowledge predicted student’s success during the vocabulary scaffolding intervention, and scaffolding has positive effects on learning vocabulary. The current study has several practical and scientific implications. For instance, the scaffolding intervention program is useful for teacher education or professional development programs, as well as EFL learners.