Microcourse 2: Strategic Word Selection, Explicit Instruction & Word-Learning Strategies

Microcourse 2: Strategic Word Selection, Explicit Instruction & Word-Learning Strategies

This microcourse brings together the interconnected practices of selecting high-impact words, teaching them explicitly, and empowering students to learn words independently.

This is Microcourse 2 of a four part microcredential that empowers educators to design language-rich learning environments where the intentional exploration of words is seamlessly embedded across whole-class instruction, small-group collaboration, and independent application. Microcourses may be taken individually. Badges and certificates of participation will be given for completion of each microcourse. To earn the microcredential, learners must complete all four microcourses. There will be a $125 fee for each microcourse, or $425 for all four microcourses.

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Learning Objectives

• Select vocabulary words for direct instruction based upon utility, frequency and instructional importance.
• Implement various explicit instructional methods to teach identified words.
• Foster independent vocabulary growth through the teaching of word-learning strategies.
• Ensure equitable access to vocabulary instruction for all learners by employing evidence-based strategies.

Registration

Format:  Asynchronous Online Microcourse

Price:  $125

For more information, questions or to register:  Email tcacademy@tc.columbia.edu

Please Note: This microcourse has rolling registration. Once registration is complete, learners will have 6 months to complete their chosen course.