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ERIC Number: EJ392712
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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How-to-Do-It: Are Pronunciation Exams Effective in Developing Biology Students' Vocabulary?
Dunn, James R.
American Biology Teacher, v51 n3 p176-78 Mar 1989
Outlined are strategies for dealing with the problem of students' lack of ability to verbalize multi-syllable vocabulary words in the sciences. A pronunciation examination, the development of corollary writing skills, vocabulary development, student journals, writing exercises, and microthemes are discussed. (RT)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Sciences, Skill Development, Student Journals, Teaching Methods, Verbal Development, Vocabulary Development, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Exercises
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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