From Class to Classify: Effective, Research-Based Vocabulary Instruction for English Learners

6 PD Hours

In this online blended workshop, you will explore the four key elements essential to vocabulary instruction and learning in the ESOL classroom. These elements, identified through research by the Center for Applied Linguistics, are word consciousness, selective, targeted instruction, vocabulary-building strategies, and metalinguistic awareness. Through experiential activities, you will analyze how students learn new words in English. You will learn how to identify words for instruction and how to design and deliver effective vocabulary practice activities for both in-person and online classes, as well as how to integrate vocabulary instruction into your ESOL unit and lesson planning. 

Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

• Identify four key elements of effective vocabulary instruction
• Create language-rich environments and practices that promote word consciousness
• Select vocabulary words to target for direct instruction
• Teach and reinforce word learning strategies that inspire student curiosity and increase student metalinguistic awareness
• Develop a comprehensive approach to vocabulary instruction

ESOL Professional Standard Addressed: 2
IPQ Addressed: 5
Online Blended
This course is currently available for program-based PD tailored to your specific needs. Please get in touch with Dori McCormack at dmccormack@edc.org for more information.