9:2 Logograph
When and Where did I Find it: I discovered this word while reading When Kids Can't Read: What Teachers Can Do by Kylene Beers (2003) for my LTED 612 course. I encountered this word when reading about vocabulary instruction.
What it means: Beers (2003) uses the word logograph in the following sentence; “A vocabulary logograph can be anything that helps a student remember the meaning of a word…” (p. 195). According to dictionary.com, logograph is defined as “a single symbol representing a word or phrase.”
Level of familiarity: I have heard the word logo before, but never heard of this version of the word.
Do I want to know this word well and why: I think it would be interesting to explore the meaning of this word in the context of instruction. This concept can be employed in the classroom to encourage student comprehension and retention of complex course concepts. Students should be encouraged to utilize logograhs as a learning tool to help them develop their understanding. I will use this learning tool in my classroom, especially when introducing new concepts and vocabulary terms.
Do I think others should know this word well...if so, who and why: I think teachers and students should be familiar with this word. It is a useful tool to use in the classroom to encourage and aid comprehension.
Beers, K. (2003). When kids can’t read: What teachers can do. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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