Abstract
Secondary Students, especially students with exceptionalities and an Individualized Education Plan struggle with academic demands, challenges of tiered vocabulary, and the lack of comprehensive vocabulary instruction. Researchers have examined the outcomes of computer-assisted instruction on students’ with exceptionalities vocabulary development using various technology. To meet the critical academic vocabulary acquisition needs of secondary students with exceptionalities, research supports the use of technological applications as independent word-learning strategies.
Highlights
Vocabulary knowledge is one of the essential components of literacy achievement
Secondary Students, especially students with exceptionalities and an Individualized Education Plan struggle with academic demands, challenges of tiered vocabulary, and the lack of comprehensive vocabulary instruction
Researchers have examined the outcomes of computer-assisted instruction on students’ with exceptionalities vocabulary development using various technology
Summary
Vocabulary knowledge is one of the essential components of literacy achievement. Vocabulary knowledge, both oral and written, is critically important for a student’s success in school and beyond (Kamil et al, 2008). Bryant, Goodwin, Bryant and Higgins (2003), summarized twenty-five years of vocabulary intervention research, calling attention to the unique challenges faced by secondary students with exceptionalities, both struggling readers with 504 Accommodation Plans and students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) with a classification of Learning disability (LD). Educators should use technology and technological devices to motivate and engage students in developing their literacy, vocabulary, and language skills Instructional technology, such as applications (apps) found on the Internet, is beneficial for all students. Repetitive, multi-modal nature of technological tools available in the 21st Century, vocabulary apps on a student’s personal computer, used as independent word-learning strategies, can provide educators with a powerful tool to support direct instruction and foster vocabulary development for all students, especially those who are struggling readers and learning disabled. The motivation and engagement is already present when student use technology so teachers need to harness that for educational purposes to foster learning
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