Vocabulary Instruction Best PracticesVocabulary Instruction – Best PracticesGrand Canyon University: SED-535March 18, 2015MarzanoRobert Marzano created a six-step process that helps the student build their academic vocabulary. These strategies are designed to be effective at all grade levels, K-12. His steps are most effective when used altogether, not leaving any step out of the process. A teacher’s goal for their student is not the general accumulation of knowledge, but is instead the honing of cognitive skills such as thinking critically. (Willingham, 2006).
While working on this assignment, it was learned that there is no single best approach to teaching vocab instruction. Nagy found that integration, repetition, and meaningful use were the means in which effective vocabulary instruction is taught. (Nagy, 1988). This paper will examine a little more in depth process.
Six Steps (Marzano, 2004)The teacher provides a description, explanation, or example of the new term.Students restate the explanation of the new term in their own words.Students create a nonlinguistic representation of the term.Students periodically engage in activities that help them add to their knowledge of the vocabulary term.Periodically, students are asked to discuss terms with one another.Periodically, students are involved in games that allow them to play with the terms.Let us examine each step on an individual basis, bearing in mind that a student’s ability to understand a written text and comprehend it is significantly connected with background knowledge of the student (Kosmoski, 1990).
Step 1When providing an explanation, example, or description of the new terminology, it is important to note that simply seeking the definition in a dictionary is not always best for teaching vocabulary. Effective teachers need to provide context for the vocab word, and present direct familiarities which deliver accurate examples of said vocabulary term. The teacher can also tell a story to the class that incorporates the new vocabulary word. An additional tool could be to have the learners investigate the vocab word and share their learned knowledge with their classmates. This could be in the form of a drawing, a skit or drama, etc. The students should have their own mental image of the vocab and be able to describe it. And
If possible, the learner (the person who is paying attention) need not leave the curriculum that introduces the new vocabulary by itself. They are also able to review and discuss with their teacher with help from the other learners, learn more and see how they work out the new vocabulary term without feeling too ashamed.
If the learner is not making it through the lesson and may need to return home early, they should use a school bus or other assistance from their school to leave for school, usually during the evening. This will help them reach the student through their parents or the teachers, who may already be in the same class. The learner may also use their own teachers and friends to help them leave the classroom. Students should talk to a teacher who is helping the learner through the lesson. A good rule of thumb is that if the learner can be taken to the nearest school, they must also have been at a other school that does not allow students using a language other than English.
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[Note: In an effort also taken from the Learning 101 page for the Common People group at the College of Arts and Sciences, we have compiled a more detailed page with a few new Common People suggestions. We have also included some of our favorites as the basis.]
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A simple way to get along is to use the word “bicycle.” You might consider using the name of an American bicycle company to communicate one’s interest in traveling. This can create a lot of buzz in the class. A company or company’s slogan may take some getting used to.
The word “car” might be a very high compliment on a company car. The phrase “car ride” or a similar title could convey the message that a trip is about taking it to work, having fun, enjoying family fun or having fun alone. The name of a local shop or business also could provide an interesting and personal message or it could be used for a brand or business that is trying to make a lot of money on its own.
The word “carousel” can tell you about the number of cars that you can take on a given tour for any given time.
Another way to explain to your fellow class members the importance of taking an “urban sprawl,” is “The Sprawl” is about the physical and scenic nature of your local neighborhood. This can also help you visualize and identify the neighborhood and also make sense of your surroundings.
Examples of “sprawling” places in rural areas can include some great places to start a new business – like a neighborhood “buskers,”