Research indicates that vocabulary is a key component of effective literacy instruction. In the morning portion of this training, participants learn effective strategies for vocabulary instruction. As they explore best practices, they will consider how to implement these within their daily schedule. They will explore word selection and activities to increase vocabulary knowledge. In the afternoon, participants focus specifically on morphology which is essential for developing literacy skills in students. They will examine the role morphology plays in vocabulary, word decoding, and spelling and how explicit instruction can benefit students. Participants will leave this workshop with a framework for understanding vocabulary and activities they can immediately implement into their classrooms.
Presenter: William Van Cleave, Educational Consultants, W.V.C.ED