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Benavides, Ramon; Medina-Jerez, William – Science Teacher, 2017
English Language Learners (ELLs) early schooling often involves a mix of their native (L1) and second (L2) languages. Spanglish speakers take this one step further and employ a hybrid language practice to compensate for their lack of fluency in both Spanish and English. Unlike conventional ELLs, these students use the two languages simultaneously…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Language Usage, Spanish Speaking, English (Second Language)
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Bautista, Nazan; Castaneda, Martha – Science Teacher, 2011
Since 1995, the population of English language learners (ELLs) in the United States has increased by an astonishing 57% (Maxwell 2009). Though ELLs come from many different backgrounds, they share the common challenge of learning English while responding to academic content demands. Part I of this two-part article provides key strategies every…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Science Teachers, English (Second Language), Limited English Speaking
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Martin, Susan Ferguson; Green, Andre – Science Teacher, 2012
Learning centers can help teachers assess students' content knowledge without penalizing them for language barriers. With the increasing number of English language learners (ELLs) in classrooms, the emphasis on mastery of content and inclusion of all students in class discussions and activities will provide all students a chance for scientific…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, English (Second Language), Water, Scientific Literacy
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Castaneda, Martha; Bautista, Nazan – Science Teacher, 2011
Despite the burgeoning numbers of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools, many science teachers have little training in meeting their specialized needs. By the year 2010, it is estimated that 40% of K-12 classrooms in the United States will contain nonnative English speakers with varying levels of proficiency (Thomas and Collier 2002).…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Science Teachers, English (Second Language), Science Education
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McDonnough, Jacqueline T.; Cho, Seonhee – Science Teacher, 2009
Secondary science teachers are faced with an increasing number of students whose first language is not English and charged with preparing them for federal- and state-mandated end-of-course exams. In many states, these high-stakes tests play a crucial role in making decisions about promotion, graduation, and placement. Current policies generally…
Descriptors: Science Achievement, Second Language Learning, High Stakes Tests, Science Teachers