The Kent State University study has revealed that readers can expand their vocabulary through incidental vocabulary acquisition, announces Ultimate Vocabulary. Incidental vocabulary acquisition occurs when readers encounter unfamiliar words in their day to day reading. New York City, NY (PRWEB) September 15, 2012
A study by Dr. Jocelyn Folk, associate professor at Kent State University, has shown that when skilled readers encounter new words within a text, they are able to come away with reasonable definitions for these words. This method of expanding vocabulary is more successful in the long term when compared to intentional vocabulary acquisition. This new study builds on the findings of past studies which had already shown a strong connection between a strong vocabulary and reading comprehension. Naturally, different individuals process new words differently.
“In order to ensure optimum comprehension, students and other learners should be taught how to use context to figure out new words,” says Dr. Folk. Principals and teachers should be aware that incidental vocabulary learning is just as important as direct instruction. Schools should begin paying more attention to this new method of expanding vocabulary. The study has also shown that the ability to infer word meaning from the context could also impact comprehension in other areas of the curriculum.
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