Full Description
Vocabulary development is essential for learning, but conventional vocabulary assessments lack the range and flexibility to support K-12 classroom teachers in making instructional decisions. Drawing on linguistics, educational psychology, and educational measurement, this book offers a fresh perspective on word learning and describes powerful, precise assessment strategies. Guidelines are presented for selecting which words to teach, evaluating the depth and richness of students' word knowledge and their ability to apply it in complex contexts, designing effective instructional practices, and using technology to create adaptive and scalable assessments. User-friendly features include sample test items, classroom examples, a glossary, and suggested print and online resources.
Contents
1. The Importance of Teaching and Assessing Vocabulary
2. A New Perspective for Thinking about Vocabulary
3. Surveying the State of Vocabulary Assessment
4. Which Words and Word Meanings Should We Teach and Assess?
5. How Should We Assess Vocabulary?
6. Classroom Practices for Vocabulary Instruction
7. The Role of Technology to Support Adaptive, Flexible, and Scalable Assessments
Appendix 7.1: Some Important Corpora
8. Resources for Developing a Nation of Word Learners
Glossary
References
Index
