Microcourse 2: Strategic Word Selection, Explicit Instruction & Word-Learning Strategies
This microcourse brings together the interconnected practices of selecting high-impact words, teaching them explicitly, and empowering students to learn words independently.
Key Topics:
- Strategic selection of vocabulary words for direct instruction
- Methods of direct instruction for word teaching
- Equitable access to vocabulary instruction for all learners, with special attention to multilingual learners and learners with targeted language goals
- Word-learning strategies to support independent vocabulary growth