Research abstract

Methods for teaching vocabulary to students with Learning Disabilities

Learning differences can impact a student’s self-esteem and academic success if they don’t get the support that they need. These strategies work best for teaching the learning challenged to read! By Anonymous

Laura Lurns Last updated August 24, 2016 · 1 min read

Many kids can learn as much as 40 to 50 new words each week, which are about 2000 to 4000 new words per year. Many kids, however, have a difficulty with learning that makes it much harder to be able to read, write and use their memory processing. Researchers have found many helpful methods to help the struggling kids.

Kids learn more words when they read more often.

Audio books are recommended for kids who have difficulty learning, as they expand the child’s vocabulary. Asking the child to repeat and write the words can also help them to remember it. Using Key Word method is an essential method to help the child to memorize definitions of words.

Key takeaways

Students with learning difficulties learn less words and have a harder time reading due to struggles they face while learning to read.
It takes 12 encounters of a word to learn it well enough to be able to comprehend it while reading. Students with learning difficulties will require ongoing exposure to the word and consistent use of the word to retain the meaning of it.
Using Mnemonics or Key Word Strategies are both important learning strategies to assist students in memorizing the definitions of words.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

Kids learn more words when they read more often.

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