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Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Dr. Donald Bear, Professor Emeritus and Literacy Center Director, Iowa State University and University of Nevada, Reno
Sponsored by Savvas Learning Company
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Students need strong vocabularies to become confident, skilled readers, writers, speakers, and listeners. Teaching morphology is a powerful way for students to expand their vocabularies, and word study is an effective instructional approach for giving students fun, hands-on practice with morphology, phonology, syllable types, and essential reading and thinking skills.
Join this edWebinar with award-winning author, professor, and literacy expert Dr. Donald Bear as he shares best practices for morphology instruction and word study for K-8 classrooms. From tips on grouping students and differentiating instruction to hands-on activities that will get students excited about learning, Dr. Bear provides practical, real-world advice for strengthening students’ morphology and vocabulary skills.
Attendees in this lively session will explore:
- Practical strategies for implementing consistent word study routines in their literacy blocks
- Real examples of engaging instructional strategies and hands-on practice activities that teachers can easily implement
- Research that demonstrates why morphology and word study are key to building students’ vocabulary skills
All attendees will receive free, ready-to-use word study resources. All educators with an interest in literacy—especially K-8 classroom teachers, reading coaches, literacy leaders, instructional leaders, special educators, and speech-language pathologists—are encouraged to attend this edWebinar.
About the Presenter
Dr. Donald Bear is Professor Emeritus in Literacy Studies at Iowa State and at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he directed literacy centers and taught at all levels. A former classroom teacher, Dr. Bear is a co-author of numerous articles, chapters, and 17 books, including Word Study for Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction and Words Their Way. His research explores the synchrony of literacy development from beginning concept of word in pre-kindergarten to how morphology underlies academic vocabulary learning. He has received multiple awards for teaching and service and has served on boards and advisory groups for professional organizations.
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