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Reading Communities: Lexical Dimensions #761

Sun, Nov 22, 14:35-15:00 JST | Zoom 20
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This presentation explores the implications of sociocultural theory for vocabulary instruction. Rooted in the idea that learning occurs through social interaction, sociocultural theory provides a basis for vocabulary instruction that relies on interactions that are more powerful when those interactions lead to the creation of classroom communities. Within a classroom community, teachers and students can interact with each other and with texts such that effective, meaningful learning of vocabulary and comprehension of these texts occur.

Shayela Mian

Shayela Mian

Temple University, Japan Campus
I am currently an instructor in the Bridge Program at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ). I teach courses in academic writing and reading, primarily. I am interested in research in effective practices for teaching and learning in these areas. Prior to teaching at TUJ, I worked with children and teenagers, teaching them the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.