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1 Vocabulary Instruction Vocabulary Instruction: A Review of Traditional Approaches and Effective Methods Amanda Watts Lynchburg College December 4, 2006 2 Instruction of individuals with disabilities is an area of research that has been given a great deal of attention, especially with respect to literacy. Throughout history, educational trends have come and gone, but the foundation of a solid literacy method relies on research based practices. An effective vocabulary component is without doubt a necessary one. In addition to multiple theories and opinions of “best practice,” countless journals, books, articles, etc. have delved into the many methods of instruction in the area of vocabulary. While more traditional approaches have been favored throughout educational settings for many years, new research has strongly emphasized the need for a differentiated approach. Using recent research, this paper will provide an overview of the importance of vocabulary instruction as it relates to reading success of students with learning disabilities. The purpose of this review was to summarize issues with traditional approaches and discuss more effective methods for instructing vocabulary, including mnemonic strategies, semantic mapping, concept muraling, and experiential learning opportunities. Importance of Vocabulary Instruction Research by Baker, Simmons, and Kameenui (1995) indicates that children acquire an average of 3,000 new words annually. Carlisle (1993) suggests that many students with reading disabilities have reading vocabularies th