How Morphology Grows Vocabulary: Hands-On Word Study for K-8
Professional Learning with Dr. Donald Bear: Morphology Best Practices
Professional Learning with Dr. Donald Bear: Morphology Best Practices
Students need strong vocabularies to become confident, skilled readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. Teaching morphology is a powerful way for students to expand their vocabularies, and word study is an effective instructional approach for giving students fun, hands-on practice with morphology, phonology, syllable types, and other key literacy skills.
In this free on-demand webinar, award-winning author, professor, and literacy expert Dr. Donald Bear shares best practices for morphology instruction and word study for K-8 classrooms. From tips on grouping students and differentiating instruction to hands-on activities that will get students excited about learning, Dr. Bear provides practical, real-world advice for strengthening students’ morphology and vocabulary skills.
View this on-demand webinar with Dr. Bear to explore how to:
- Practical strategies for implementing consistent word study routines in their literacy blocks
- Real examples of engaging instructional strategies and hands-on practice activities that teachers can easily implement
- Research that demonstrates why morphology and word study are key to building students’ vocabulary skills
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About Dr. Donald Bear
Dr. Donald Bear is Professor Emeritus in Literacy Studies at Iowa State and at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he directed literacy centers and taught at all levels. A former classroom teacher, Dr. Bear is a co-author of numerous articles, chapters, and 17 books, including Word Study for Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction and Words Their Way. His research explores the synchrony of literacy development from beginning concept of word in pre-kindergarten to how morphology underlies academic vocabulary learning. He has received multiple awards for teaching and service and has served on boards and advisory groups for professional organizations.