Title
A New Twist on Vocabulary Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities in Biology
Abbreviated Journal Title
Am. Biol. Teach.
Keywords
Vocabulary; technology; flashcards; learning disability; SCIENCE; TEXTBOOKS; Biology; Education, Scientific Disciplines
Abstract
An essential element of science instruction is content literacy. In order to improve literacy specific to science, vocabulary must be addressed. As Jitendra et al. (2004) pointed out, "because learning vocabulary during independent reading is very inefficient for students with reading difficulties, vocabulary and word learning skills must be taught." We provide a summary of an investigation to improve the technology-based vocabulary of students with learning disabilities in a freshman high school biology class. The procedures for the project are provided, along with lessons learned about vocabulary instruction of students with disabilities.
Journal Title
American Biology Teacher
Volume
75
Issue/Number
4
Publication Date
1-1-2013
Document Type
Article
Language
English
First Page
264
Last Page
267
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0002-7685
Recommended Citation
"A New Twist on Vocabulary Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities in Biology" (2013). Faculty Bibliography 2010s. 4055.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2010/4055
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