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Methods and Strategies: Reaching English Language Learners
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The “hands-on” nature of science motivates and encourages students to interact with others, which can be especially good for English Language Learners (ELL). These basic strategies will benefit all students.
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Methods and Strategies: Alternative Assessments for English Language Learners
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English Language Learners (ELL) are capable of high levels of conceptual understanding related to science. However, traditional means of assessment do not typically reflect their understanding of science content. We…
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English Learners and the Complex Language of Written Science Texts
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Focus on nominalizations and connecting words to boost student comprehension of science texts.
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Supporting English Language Learners’ Reading in the Science Classroom
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It may seem obvious that students with limited reading skills also have limited educational opportunities. Students acquiring English as their second, non-native language—presently referred to as English Language…
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Tried and True: Fossils, Inquiry, and the English Language Learner
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue describes how a teacher integrates language-acquisition skills into her lessons while allowing students to engage in…
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Teaching Science to English-as-Second-Language Learners
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This article presents teaching, learning, and assessment strategies for English-as-Second-Language (ESL) or Limited-English Proficiency (LEP) students. It relates to the National Science Education Standards’ Teaching…
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Integrating Computational Modeling Into Science Instruction With English Learners
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Science Sampler: Using sheltered instruction to teach English Language Learners
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Sheltered instruction is not a commercial program but is a set of instructional practices used specifically with English Language Learners (ELL). It embeds existing instructional strategies such as wait time, visual…
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