Program Description

"Oxford Picture Dictionary is a fully integrated vocabulary development program, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short thematic units. Realistic scenarios and modern artwork are easy to relate to and these, together with story pages and practice exercises, have been applauded for their success in promoting language skills. Content is fully supported by a range of components – including innovative digital tools for student practice, interactive whiteboard presentation software, workbooks, classroom activities, audio and more."

Cost

Components are sold separately, discounted pricing for schools can be obtained by contacting publisher.

Intended Population

• Any
• ELL

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

No peer-reviewed research on the efficacy of the Oxford Picture Dictionary was found. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support this program at this time.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• http://www.encomium.com/toefl-tips/60