Pearson Prentice Hall: eTeach: Strategies for Vocabulary Development
by Dr. Kate Kinsella, Dr. Colleen Shea Stump, and Dr. Kevin Feldman A Rationale Directly Addressing Vocabulary Development What Doesn't Work? Teaching word meanings should be a way for students to define their world, to move from light to dark, to a more fine-grained description of the colors that surround us. Successful comprehension is, in some significant part, dependent on the reader's knowledge of word meanings in a given passage. 1 Baker, S. 2 Stahl, S. There are a number of traditional teaching practices related to vocabulary that deserve to be left in the "instructional dustbin." Look them up. The common shortcoming in all of these less effective approaches is the lack of active student involvement in connecting the new concept/meaning to their existing knowledge base. Integration—connecting new vocabulary to prior knowledge Repetition—encountering/using the word/concept many times Meaningful use—multiple opportunities to use new words in reading, writing and soon discussion.
Teaching Strategies for High School: Tips from a Teacher
Classroom Management and Teacher Survival These strategies deal with establishing a framework for positive teacher and student experiences. Set Clear Learning Expectations: After you've set them, communicate them, clearly. Establish Clear Behavioral Expectations: After you've established them, communicate them, clearly. Establish a Routine: Ordinary tasks, such as collecting papers, moving into groups, or getting a book off the shelf, can quickly become chaotic if there's not an established routine. Document Everything: This is especially important early in your career when administrators, students and parents may not find you as credible as your more experienced colleagues. Find a Mentor: If you're new, find a mentor.
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Great activities website for students to check the knowledge of both spelling and definitions. I like that the teacher can create a word list for students or use a list that's already been created. It's also useful in that students can take a test and then print out their results. by mandyshaw Oct 24