Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom: Using a Balanced

Approach

By: Greg Davis

IntroductionO Good teachers need to use a variety

of proven approaches chosen based on specific needs of students.

PurposeO Examining the effects of using a

balanced approach to vocabulary instruction on student’s learning and student’s understanding of the vocabulary they will encounter in the classroom.

QuestionsO What does the research say about is

the most effective way to teach vocabulary?

O Are the strategies used in the study effective in increasing student’s understanding of vocabulary?

O What did I learn about a balanced approach in the classroom?

Literature ReviewO (Fastrup & Samuels 2006)O (Hiebert & Kamil, 2005)O (Dalton & Grisham 2011)O (Beck, 2002)

MethodO Word WallO Goanimate.comO Dear Mrs. Roosevelt

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http://goanimate.com/go/movie/0wXl1knqaT64?utm_source=emailshare&uid=0FGFYFFzN7CA

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Data AnalysisO “The strategies we used were really

fun and creative. Some strategies we used involved being creative and using our imagination to help achieve our goals in learning vocabulary words.”

Data Analysis Cont…O “The strategies helped me learn the

words and concepts. For example every time I think of a Hooverville I’ll think of the goanimate.com video.”

DiscussionO According to survey’s students felt

more comfortable with the vocabulary when using a balanced approach.

O More exposure equals better understanding.

O Creating new ways to present material leads to better comprehension.