Title

A New Twist on Vocabulary Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities in Biology

Authors

Authors

K. J. Grillo;L. A. Dieker

Comments

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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

WOS:000324470800012

ISSN

0002-7685

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