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Area 3: Prominent Perspectives in the Study of Vocabulary Learning and Instruction

Fri, December 6, 3:00 to 4:30pm, Tampa Marriott Water Street, Meeting Room 5

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Abstract

Vocabulary is at the center of learning and instruction in that words represent concepts and concepts are the building blocks of the knowledge in texts and oral language. Insights into vocabulary learning and instruction have been especially prolific over the past decade as numerous researchers have asked critical questions and applied a range of methodologies to answer questions. This symposium brings together four lines of research that exemplify current, innovative programs of research on vocabulary.

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