Academic Language

Tiered Vocabulary can be an important part in the classroom to get students to not just learn vocabulary words, but also how they are used. For example, Tier 1 vocabulary is expected to be known and consistent as Tier 1 vocabulary as it is incorporated in everyday speech. From conversation to the media. Tier 2 can be found in written texts, articles, and more, while Tier 3 can be similar, Tier 3 vocabulary is based on the specific subject, or domain it is being taught in. Despite the Tier vocabulary being different, it is important in the classroom as all tiers will aim to teach the students the definition, the context, and the content of the vocabulary terms.

As a Physical Education and Health teacher, Tier 3 vocabulary would include words, phrases, and the language around the muscles, bones, nutrition, sports.

Using Tiered vocabulary in the classroom would allow students to add to a shared document to create a class-wide study guide.

Tiered Vocabulary utilizes the empowered learner portion of the ITSE Standards. Creating an online, shared vocabulary, the students are creating a study guide or shared packet to be viewed and reviewed as much as needed. In addition, they are demonstrating their knowledge in using, and by using technology.