ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
The concept and use of semantic mapping technique and its relationship to vocabulary development have been significantly defined in this work. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of semantic mapping strategy in vocabulary development and retention among Grade 10 students and to find out whether there is a relationship between semantic mapping and vocabulary learning strategies. The study involved thirty Grade 10 students who were officially enrolled at Bacongco National High School in Koronadal City, academic year 2016 – 2017. The study employed a quasi – experimental design under the one – group pretest – posttest measures. The group was not given the semantic mapping as a vocabulary enhancer at the outset and upon administering the pretest. The same students received the intervention in preparation for the posttest given. The findings of the study indicated that there is a difference in the pretest and posttest scores of the one – group respondents. There is a significant difference in the mean gain scores of the pretest and posttest. There is a strong relationship between semantic mapping and vocabulary learning in terms of enhancing students’ vocabulary acquisition. Based on the research conducted, it was proven that the use of semantic mapping strategy is effective as a technique to improve and enhance vocabulary development and retention among the Grade 10 students.