A Multimedia Tool to Deliver Professional Development of Vocabulary Instruction. Issue 1 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ely, Emily; Pullen, Paige C.; Kennedy, Michael J.; Williams, Mira Cole
• Is Part Of: Journal of special education technology. Volume 30:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 59
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Children with disabilities -- Education -- Audio-visual aids -- Periodicals; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Audio-visual aids; Educational technology; Periodicals; 371.90433
• DOI: 10.1177/016264341503000105
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0162-6434

Abstract

Supporting teachers' implementation of evidence-based vocabulary practices with fidelity during instruction is critical. In this study, researchers investigated a multimedia-based intervention that integrates a modeling video and a Content Acquisition Podcast (i.e., video plus CAP) to teach elementary teachers how to implement a vocabulary intervention to students performing below grade level. The video plus CAP tool was created based on theories of cognitive learning. Researchers observed teachers during a four-week span following professional development using this intervention. Results demonstrated that teachers consistently increased their use of practices associated with an evidence-based vocabulary intervention. The video plus CAP tool has promising implications for teacher professional development as a way of bridging the research to practice gap.