The Importance of Terminology in Teaching K-12 Science.

Yager, Robert E.

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ERIC Number: EJ284616

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Publication Date: 1983-Sep

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The Importance of Terminology in Teaching K-12 Science.

Yager, Robert E.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v20 n6 p577-88 Sep 1983

Initial textbook investigations indicate that more new words/phrases are introduced than in a similar time frame in which foreign languages are studied. Reviews these initial studies, studies of vocabulary mastery in foreign languages, and general research concerning vocabulary development. Reports on occurrence of technical/special words in 25 K-12 science textbooks. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning, Science Education, Science Instruction, Second Language Instruction, Secondary School Science, Textbook Content, Textbook Research, Textbooks, Vocabulary, Word Frequency

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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