My
students were often overwhelmed with content-specific vocabulary. The
traditional model of vocabulary instruction promotes memorization for a test,
but doesn’t encourage a true understanding of concepts.. Choose your words
carefully! In other words, rather than expecting students to learn 10 to 20
words each week, take time to teach critical concepts. In Building Academic
Vocabulary (2005), Robert Marzano states that of the wealth of vocabulary
terms embedded for each subject, some are critically important, some are useful
but not critical, and others are interesting but not very useful. That is a
helpful way to con- sider your vocabulary. Prioritize the terms and/or concepts
that are critical for students to comprehend your content. Thursday, September 17, 2015
Are Your Students Overwhelmed by #Vocabulary?
My
students were often overwhelmed with content-specific vocabulary. The
traditional model of vocabulary instruction promotes memorization for a test,
but doesn’t encourage a true understanding of concepts.. Choose your words
carefully! In other words, rather than expecting students to learn 10 to 20
words each week, take time to teach critical concepts. In Building Academic
Vocabulary (2005), Robert Marzano states that of the wealth of vocabulary
terms embedded for each subject, some are critically important, some are useful
but not critical, and others are interesting but not very useful. That is a
helpful way to con- sider your vocabulary. Prioritize the terms and/or concepts
that are critical for students to comprehend your content. 
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