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Perhaps instead of spending so much time and effort trying

to convince our children to move onto the path we’ve designed,

we could encourage them to get to their destination

by allowing them a few minor detours.

Who knows? We may even discover some places

we’d like to travel off the beaten path!

 
 
Cynthia Tobias
 
 

Constructivist Approach to Vocabulary Through Word Walls

Jared Augustine, Emily Jacobs

 

Overview:

Word Walls in the Constructivist Classroom (power point)

 

Interactive Learning Experience

Creative Examples of Word Walls (pdf)

 

Resources and Links:

/Olson, Sally. (2006). Retrieved June 12, 2007 from: www.teachnet.com/lesson/langarts/wordwall062599.html

This website provided us with many benefits of a word walls.

 

/Peter H. (2003). The Dot. Cambridge: Candlewick Press.

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Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.

 

/Tobias, Cynthia.  (1994). The Way They Learn. Wheaton:  Tyndale House Publishers.

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Tobias describes ways students learn differently and discusses the importance of learning your student’s learning style to help implement your instruction.

 

/Wagstaff, Janiel M. (1999). Teaching Reading and Writing with Word Walls. New York: Scholastic.

Janiel provides a resource on implementing and constructing word walls.

 

Shower curtains make GREAT Word Walls!

 

       
 

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