Vocabulary Improvement Program for English Language Learners and Their Classmates (VIP): What Works Clearinghouse

Student
Outcome

Improvement Index

Effectiveness
Rating

Extent Of Evidence

Reading achievement

+19

Potentially Positive Effects

Small

English language development

+17

Potentially Positive Effects

Small

Grade:

Delivery Method:

Whole Class

Program Type:

Curriculum

Topic:

English Language Learners

Last Updated:

October 2006

Research Protocol:

English Language Learners Evidence Review Protocol

Studies Reviewed:

Total = 1
Meets Standards = 0
Meets w/ Reservations = 1

Also Reviewed Under:

N/A

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Report Summary

Effectiveness

VIP was found to have potentially positive effects on reading achievement and English language development.

Program Description

The Vocabulary Improvement Program for English Language Learners and Their Classmates (VIP) is a vocabulary development curriculum for English language learners and native English speakers (grades 4–6). The 15-week program includes 30–45 minute whole class and small group activities, which aim to increase students' understanding of target vocabulary words included in a weekly reading assignment.

Research

One study of VIP met the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) evidence standards with reservations. It included 142 English language learner students in the fifth grade in 16 classrooms in California, Virginia, and Massachusetts.