Publication Date
8-10-2015
Abstract
Reading aloud is a wide-spread practice in early childhood and primary classrooms that is purported to develop a range of literacy skills, including vocabulary. Since it is not feasible to teach all of the words in a given text, efforts to maximize the instructional power of read-aloud events have included research regarding word selection. This study explores the extent to which research-based practices for selecting words for instruction have been incorporated into the practices of four primary grade teachers. Findings indicate that teachers may rely more on intuition and personal experience to select words rather than following expert’s recommendations. Implications for practice, teacher preparation programs, and further research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Kindle, K. J. (2015). Selecting Words for Instruction During Primary Read-alouds. Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts, 54 (1). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/reading_horizons/vol54/iss1/4
