New Vocab Teaching Strategy in arkansas: Word Lists
Arkansas: In a move that can hardly be considered revolutionary, Northwest Arkansas teachers have created a targeted vocabulary list this year to help students with limited English skills score better on state mandated Benchmark exams. The list shows specific words that students must understand to meet the state’s learning objectives.
The vocabulary was identified after teachers realized that students designated as English-language learners were using words (shock, horror) without fully understanding their meanings, said Buddy Auman, director of the cooperative and newly emerged from the dark ages, one would presume.
I don’t know whether such a story should be newsworthy in the 21st century, but, hey, if you really must, read the full story here.
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