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Viva Vocabulary!

A page dedicated to the proposition that

Students who receive
research-based,
systematic,
planned instruction
of vocabulary words
that are key to the curriculum
will learn significantly more of the content presented.

The information presented here is gleaned from the work of Diane Paynter and Bob Marzano (and others), researchers at McREL. My intention is to present this exciting information to music teachers. However, I'm not an expert; therefore, any mistakes are probably mine and I'll be happy to make apologies and corrections that are needed.

"Mid-Continent Reasearch in Education and Learning (McREL) is an internationally recognized private, nonprofit organization located in Aurora, Colorado, dedicated to improving education for all students through applied research, production development, and service. Its staff of highly respected educators and researchers focuses on providing educators and policymakers with the highest quality, field-tested, research-based products and services available in pre-K-16 education, McREL offers a wide array of workshops to schools, districts, and intermediate service agencies across the area."
(Description found opposite the title page of the book For The Love of Words).

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Florida Music Standards

National Music Standards

FEMEA Handout for "Viva Vocabulary" session, Jan. 06

.doc download

361 Music-Related Words Derived From the Essential Word List made of words that every child needs to know (K-5)

downloads available

Federal Grants for Professional Development of Arts Teachers

Surprising information

For the Love Of Words, Vocabulary Instruction That Works

the book that explains it all

McREL