From ‘sheep’ to ‘amphibian’: English vocabulary teaching strategies in South African township schools
Background: South African learners have performed consistently poorly in reading assessments. This paper addresses two key components in improving reading literacy: vocabulary development and teacher knowledge and skills required for quality vocabulary instruction. Aim: This small-scale exploratory...
Main Author: | Lieke Stoffelsma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-04-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Childhood Education |
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Online Access: | https://sajce.co.za/index.php/sajce/article/view/650 |
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