Some Implications of Semantic Development for Vocabulary Instruction.

Speidel, Gisela E.

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ERIC Number: EJ324395

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Publication Date: 1985

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Some Implications of Semantic Development for Vocabulary Instruction.

Speidel, Gisela E.

Educational Perspectives, v23 n1 p28-35 Spr 1985

Describes some of the current views in semantics and semantic development and discusses the implications for vocabulary instruction. Explains the major theories of word meaning acquisition in children and lists researched variables of word meaning development. Offers examples of instructional strategies for effective vocabulary development. (ML)

Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Language Arts, Language Skills, Learning Theories, Reading Strategies, Semantics, Vocabulary Development, Vocabulary Skills, Word Study Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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