Building Workplace Vocabulary for Pipefitters. General, Specialized, & Technical Terms.

Atkinson, Rhonda; And Others

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ERIC Number: ED374310

Record Type: Non-Journal

Publication Date: 1993-Dec-31

Pages: 63

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Building Workplace Vocabulary for Pipefitters. General, Specialized, & Technical Terms.

Atkinson, Rhonda; And Others

Developed by the ABCs of Construction National Workplace Literacy Project, this fifth-grade level module teaches different kinds of vocabulary words encountered in work-related texts used by pipefitter trainees. The module covers the following topics: differences between general, specialized, and technical words; learning new words; drills for remembering new words; tips for building vocabulary; and some dictionary use. Twelve exercises are provided. (YLB)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Building Trades, Definitions, Dictionaries, Plumbing, Semantics, Trade and Industrial Education, Vocabulary Development, Vocabulary Skills, Word Study Skills, Workplace Literacy

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner; Tests/Questionnaires

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Students

Language: English

Sponsor: Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. National Workplace Literacy Program.

Authoring Institution: Greater Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, LA.; Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA. Pelican Chapter.; East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, LA.

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