Review of Recent Vocabulary Research, 2010
The NRP’s synthesis of vocabulary research identified eight
findings that provide a scientifically based foundation for the design of rich,
multifaceted vocabulary instruction. The findings are:
Here are the first three excerpted from the article:
:”• Provide direct instruction of vocabulary words for a
specific text. Anderson and Nagy (1991) pointed out “there are precise words
children may need to know in order to comprehend particular lessons or subject
matter.”
• Repetition and
multiple exposures to vocabulary items are important. Stahl (2005) cautioned
against “mere repetition or drill of the word,” emphasizing that vocabulary
instruction should provide students with opportunities to encounter words
repeatedly and in a variety of contexts.
• Vocabulary words should be those that the learner will
find useful in many contexts. Instruction of high-frequency words known and
used by mature language users can add productively to an individual’s language
ability (Beck, McKeown, & Kucan, 2002). Research suggests that vocabulary
learning follows a developmental trajectory (Biemiller, 2001).”
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