Vocabulary Instruction: Research to Practice

Vocabulary Instruction: Research to Practice
ISBN-10
1462503977
ISBN-13
9781462503971
Category
Education
Pages
354
Language
English
Published
2012-03-29
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
James F. Baumann, Edward J. Kameenui

Description

This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.

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