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Nichols, William Dee; Rupley, William H. – Reading Horizons, 2004
Instructional design is an integral part of a balanced approach to teaching vocabulary instruction. The goal of this paper is to reflect on several lessons using research-based vocabulary strategies, and to present think-alouds that detail the steps in matching instructional design with those strategies in order to reach the learning outcome.…
Descriptors: Vocabulary, Teaching Methods, Instructional Design, Vocabulary Development

Jacobson, Jeanne M. – Reading Horizons, 1989
Describes a study strategy called RESPONSE. Includes a reading assignment response form which focuses students' attention on important points; questions; points of confusion; and new terms, concepts, vocabulary, and names. (JAD)
Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Student Journals

Hall, Valerie G.; Dixey, Brenda P.; Nierstheimer, Susan L.; O'Brien, David G. – Reading Horizons, 1997
Recounts the journey of three literacy teachers learning about classroom use of computers and developing a computer-driven unit on Australian animals. Describes the learning process--the teachers wanted their students to have positive experiences with computers. States that, as a result of the experience, an interactive unit was developed that…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education