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Sherly Soto – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The study addressed the gap in fifth-grade science proficiency between English language learners (ELLs) enrolled in two different science programs in a large school district in the Southeast United States. The Inspire program was implemented in 125 schools, while a combination of Inspire and Promoting Science among English Language Learners…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Language Proficiency, Teacher Attitudes, Grade 5
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Telesca, Lynne; Ehren, Barbara J.; Hahs-Vaughn, Debbie L.; Zygouris-Coe, Vassiliki I.; Kong, Anthony Pak-Hin – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2020
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine whether sentence combining with an explicit metalinguistic approach in comparison to typical science instruction was effective in improving written expression and understanding of comparison/contrast in science for eighth-grade students who struggle with literacy. Method: Eighty-four eighth-grade…
Descriptors: Metalinguistics, Sentences, Transformational Generative Grammar, Middle School Students
Levin, Stephanie; Duffy, Mark; Dever, Kelly – Research for Action, 2012
Math experts developed Formative Assessment Lessons that teachers can incorporate throughout the year's curriculum. Both tools target the "instructional core." A study by Research for Action (RFA) examining the first year of piloting the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) and Math Design Collaborative (MDC) tools (2010-11) found…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Comparative Analysis, Leadership, Educational Change