Vocabulary Development

by Steven A. Stahl

Steven Stahl evaluates classic and contemporary views on vocabulary and reading comprehension, questions each from the standpoints of research and practice, and suggests those practices that have had the most positive results in the classrooms and clinics of today. Topics covered include such important issues as the relationship between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension; how people learn words from context and what it means to "know" a word. The author presents general principles for teaching words and word meanings and procedures for teaching word meanings as concepts. Each chapter presents a topic and how it is addressed in the research literature, then how the findings can best be used in classroom practice, connecting new findings with work with students.

Genres: Nonfiction

59 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 1998

Reviews

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of how to effectively help students develop vocabulary.

[Vicky Flores · Rating 3 out of 5]

Es de investigación, lo leí por mi capacitación y está piola pero no se compara a los libros entretenidos de mi lista jaja 3/5

[Daniel Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a must-read for anyone who is interested in teaching or learning languages or literacy. In 52 pages, the author addresses cognitive theory, research, and practices and activities for learners. I especially liked the section on how to teach vocabulary, which included a large number of clearly-explained activities with filled-in sample graphic organizers.