Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction, Second Edition, demystifies the complexities of teaching vocabulary. Authors and experts Isabel Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, and Linda Kucan explain how teachers can select words to teach, how to introduce new vocabulary, and how to design and implement instructional sequences that engage students in developing word knowledge and reading comprehension.

Using educational scenarios, authors provide practical, research-based strategies to support vocabulary development for young children through high school. This book supports teaching vocabulary instruction that enhances students’ language comprehension and production.

Required Course Materials:

Beck, I. & McKeown, M.G., & Kucan, L. (2013). Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction Second Edition.
(Registration fee does not include the cost of the book)

This course is completely online and self-paced. 

2 PLUs awarded at the end of the coursework.