A study of the effects of teaching vocabulary to first graders through literature versus direct vocabulary instruction through discussion

Material Information

Title:
A study of the effects of teaching vocabulary to first graders through literature versus direct vocabulary instruction through discussion
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- School of Education
Creator:
Felton, Mary A.
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
iii, 50 leaves ; 28 cm.

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Education

Notes

Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the direct instruction of vocabulary versus the instruction of vocabulary through literature for first grade students. Participants included 12 students who were randomly selected and divided into two groups. The groups were assigned to 1 of 2 treatments: direct vocabulary instruction through discussion or vocabulary’ instruction through literature. Instruction was given over a six-week period of time. The students were given a pre-test before each lesson and a post-test after each lesson was taught. The post-test was administered on the fifth day after each lesson was taught. This study indicates that there is no significant difference between the direct instruction of vocabulary and vocabulary instruction through literature.
Thesis:
Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2000.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 27-28).

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Mary A. Felton. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
LB1574.5.F45 2000_FeltonMaryA ( BU-Local )
Classification:
LB1574.5.F45 2000 ( lcc )

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