Implement World of Words with developer training, ongoing coaching, and structured text-set materials¶

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Description¶

The report describes an implementation package for educators adopting World of Words: a minimum of a half-day of professional development prior to implementation, ongoing coaching (e.g., biweekly), and six sets of topic materials each including "five texts (including predictable, informational, and narrative texts), a scripted teacher's guide, 15 picture cards, and a topic poster." Teachers dedicate approximately 12-15 minutes each day to intervention activities plus planning time, and classrooms may need media-equipped devices for audio and video portions of lessons. As of December 2021, the program was available for $450.00 ($75.00 per text set).

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Teachers need a minimum of a half-day of professional development prior to implementing World of Words
• Teachers need ongoing coaching (e.g., biweekly)
• Internet access and separate meeting spaces may be required for web-based consultations or on-site training

Constraints¶

• Training and coaching were provided by the developer at no cost as of December 2022; costs and availability may change
• Classrooms may need media-equipped devices for playing audio and video portions of World of Words lessons

Target Learners¶

• prekindergarten children in Head Start and state-funded preschools

Target Learning Goals¶

• vocabulary knowledge
• concept knowledge
• science content knowledge

Related Strategies¶

• World Of Words Curriculum Element
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Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (2023, August). World of Words. https://whatworks.ed.gov