Making Personal Connections to Words to Increase Early Childhood Vocabulary Learning. (13th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Neugebauer, Sabina Rak; Ellis, Emmaline; Coyne, Michael
• Is Part Of: Reading teacher. Volume 75:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 403
• Page End: 412
• Publication Date: 2021-09-13
• Subjects: Intrinsic -- Language development -- Learning strategies -- 1‐Early childhood -- 2‐Childhood; Reading (Elementary) -- Periodicals; Reading -- Periodicals; Reading -- Remedial teaching -- Periodicals; 372.405
• DOI: 10.1002/trtr.2052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0034-0561

Abstract

Abstract: Making personal connections to words is a strategy that can bolster young students' vocabulary learning. The personal connections strategy involves teacher‐initiated prompts that propel teacher–student conversations that connect students' experiences with new word learning. In this article, we draw from complementary theoretical frameworks, research on evidence‐based practices, and our own empirical findings from classroom observations to showcase the value of using this strategy in combination with other evidence‐based strategies for encouraging students' word learning. We provide guidance on ways to use this strategy effectively.