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Kristen Henry – Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook, 2024
This pilot study investigates content-area preservice teacher perceptions of literacy practices as humanizing pedagogy. Findings from open-ended survey questions and a focal interview suggest preservice teachers see the connection between literacy learning and the teaching of their content area. They also have a budding understanding of how…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Teacher Attitudes, Literacy Education, Humanization
Mete, Filiz; Alibasiç, Berra; Köksal, Beyza – Journal of Learning and Teaching in Digital Age, 2023
Knowing a word means knowing its pronunciation, spelling, concept area, and meaning layers. Vocabulary is never an area that can be learned completely by individuals; rather it is a field that expands and deepens throughout life. Vocabulary teaching requires much more than just looking up words in a dictionary or using them in a sentence.…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Turkish, Textbooks, Language Skills
Siu, Fiona K. – Online Submission, 2022
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a structural-cum-communicative approach to the teaching of vocabulary to students possessing a low level of English proficiency. A total of 52 foundation degree students taking a 13-week preparatory reading and writing course participated in the present study. Both the control and the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Vocabulary Development, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Herrera, Socorro G.; Kavimandan, Shabina K.; Holmes, Melissa A. – Teachers College Press, 2011
In her new book, nationally known professional development consultant and literacy expert Socorro Herrera is joined by two colleagues to provide a framework for academic vocabulary and language instruction in today's diverse classrooms. The authors present a set of strategies and tools that work effectively across all content to support enhanced…
Descriptors: Secondary Education, Adult Education, Teaching Methods, Language Skills
National Institute for Literacy, 2010
Included here are two appendixes to "Adult Education Literacy Instruction: A Review of the Research." Appendix A, "Adult Studies," contains: (1) Assessment Profiles; (2) Alphabetics; (3) Fluency; (4) Vocabulary; and (5) Comprehension. Appendix B, "Adolescent Studies," contains: (1) Alphabetics; (2) Fluency; (3) Vocabulary; and (4) Comprehension.…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Adult Education, Literacy, Educational Research
Texas Univ., Austin. Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts. – 2000
This guide is designed to provide an overview of vocabulary development and to focus on ways that enhance secondary vocabulary instruction. It includes strategies for teaching vocabulary and for integrating vocabulary into a lesson. It includes specific instructional strategies for teaching vocabulary skills based on the Texas Essential Knowledge…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Instructional Innovation, Program Implementation, Secondary Education

VanderMeulen, Kenneth – Reading Horizons, 1974
Describes a teaching technique for developing the vocabulary of students in high school reading classes. (RB)
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development
Nunes, Miguel Baptista, Ed.; McPherson, Maggie, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2013
These proceedings contain the papers of the International Conference e-Learning 2013, which was organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society and is part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (Prague, Czech Republic, July 23-26, 2013). The e-Learning 2013 conference aims to…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Educational Technology, Electronic Learning, Technology Uses in Education

VanderMeulen, Kenneth – Reading Horizons, 1976
Begins a four-part series dealing with practical suggestions for improving the vocabularies of high school students. (Author/RB)
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development

English Journal, 1988
Suggests several teaching approaches to spelling instruction at the secondary level. (MM)
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Secondary Education, Spelling, Spelling Instruction

Polette, Keith – English Journal, 1989
Argues that teachers can capture the minds of students in vocabulary development by regularly using ABC picture books in the secondary English classroom. Reports that teachers using these books have considerable success with low ability students and college-bound seniors alike. Describes the use of four ABC books. (RS)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Picture Books, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Holbrook, Hilary Taylor – Journal of Reading, 1985
Explores problems surrounding direct instruction in vocabulary and describes sources in the ERIC system for other approaches to vocabulary development. (HTH)
Descriptors: Problems, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills, Secondary Education

Journal of Reading, 1990
Presents three simple exercises (involving analogies, word relationships, and closed sorts) designed to reinforce vocabulary and concepts from content area textbooks. (RS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods
Texas Univ., Austin. Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts. – 2000
This professional development guide is designed for educators who work with secondary students who are struggling in reading and writing and who need intensive, individualized instruction to improve their skills. Examples of students for whom this guide is intended include: students with disabilities, English language learners, and low-achieving…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Instructional Innovation, Program Implementation, Reading Comprehension
Baptista Nunes, Miguel, Ed.; McPherson, Maggie, Ed. – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
These proceedings contain the papers of the International Conference e-Learning 2014, which was organised by the International Association for Development of the Information Society and is part of the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems (Lisbon, Portugal July 15-19, 2014). The e-Learning 2014 conference aims to address the…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education