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Do your students struggle with academic vocabulary? Does vocabulary instruction often get set aside for more "important" literacy-related instruction? This online course is designed to increase the effectiveness of vocabulary instruction in grades 4-12. The course teaches about the importance of explicitly teaching vocabulary and what teachers in grades 4-12 can specifically do to enhance their literacy programs so that vocabulary development is constantly nurtured. Teachers will learn specific strategies such as Greek and Latin roots, structural analysis, and morphology in order to increase comprehension. Teachers will learn how to incorporate graphic organizers such as concept maps and word webs into the daily instruction in order to boost students' vocabulary knowledge both in reading and across all content areas. Differentiation and assessment are also discussed. This course is worth 3 ⅓ semester units/5 quarter units from UC San Diego Extension. For detailed information on university credit, click here.
"Excellent source for enriching your teaching toolbox when teaching vocabulary." - Stephanie Mills
Enrollment Options
Course Registration Only $120 with the discount
Course Plus Credit from UC San Diego Extension Only $304
Required Resource Book: This course has a modestly-priced required resource book (available in both new and used versions) that can be purchased through Amazon using the following link. Note that you can begin and participate in your course before the book arrives.
“Word Nerds: Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary” by Brenda J. Overturf, Leslie H. Montgomery, and Margot Holmes Smith
If you are registering for multiple courses, use the following link to access the book list for all PDI courses with direct purchase links through Amazon. PDI Course Resource Book List
Topical Outline / Click here to request a copy of the detailed syllabus
PDI Course Number: 101T02
UCSD Course Number: EDUC40145
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