Exploring the Nature of Vocabulary Support in Online Earth Science Courses for Secondary Students With Reading Disabilities

• In Event: 35.081 - Roundtable Session 13
  In Roundtable Session: 35.081-15 - Vocabulary SIG Roundtable Session

Abstract

A content analysis of types of vocabulary and types of support strategies was performed on science courses from three online course vendors. The results of this study indicate a need for online course vendors to pay more explicit attention to the types of words supported and the strategies they use to do so and for those who support online learners (teachers, parents) to be more proactive about vocabulary support deficiencies that are likely to be present in the courses.

Authors

• Mary F. Rice, The University of Kansas

• Donald D. Deshler, The University of Kansas