The Research on Vocabulary Instruction with Margaret McKeown
About this episode
In this episode, Margaret McKeown discusses effective vocabulary instruction and addresses common misconceptions in teaching vocabulary.
Episode 250 In this episode, we’re joined by Margaret McKeown, a leading researcher in vocabulary and language development, to explore what effective vocabulary instruction really looks like in practice. Margaret helps us unpack common misconceptions about vocabulary teaching, including the pressure to ensure students “master” every word and the belief that vocabulary instruction must always be formal and pre-planned. She explains the power of informal instruction words “running through the c...
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Hosts: Melissa, Lori
Guest: Margaret McKeown
Topics covered
- vocabulary instruction
- language development
- education
- misconceptions
- informal instruction
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