Date of Award/Publication
2006
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MS in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
Abstract
Students entering middle school are exposed to and expected to learn a tremendous amount of vocabulary particularly in the science field. During the past fifty years, direct instruction involving the use of dictionaries and glossaries has been one of the preferred methods in achieving this goal. This research paper investigated the effectiveness often alternative methods for science vocabulary instruction involving two urban middle school classrooms. Results of the research indicate that there was not a single method used by itself or with another method that showed a notable improvement. However, there appears to be a sl ight improvement when combining the methods of familiar association, hands on activities or keyword mnemonics with other methods.
Recommended Citation
Gauldin, Phillip, "Teaching Middle School Students Science Vocabulary Using Alternative Methods" (2006). Mathematical and Computing Sciences Masters. Paper 121.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/mathcs_etd_masters/121
Please note that the Recommended Citation provides general citation information and may not be appropriate for your discipline. To receive help in creating a citation based on your discipline, please visit http://libguides.sjfc.edu/citations.