Little research exists on effective ways to prepare secondary mathematics and science teachers to work with English language learners (ELLs) in mainstream mathematics and science (subsequently referred to as STEM) classrooms. Given the achievement gap that exists between ELLs and their native-speaking counterparts in STEM subjects, as well as the…

This course is designed to enable students to function in other classes in the curriculum, especially history, science, and math. Emphasis is on mastery of the use of the simple past tense in questions, answers, and negative and affirmative statements--in contrast to the present indefinite used in generalizations. Stress is placed on the…

WNYE-TV (UHF Channel 25) and WNYE-FM (91.5 m.c., 20,000 watts) broadcast instructional television and radio programs to New York City schools. The radio series were presented during school hours between Oct. 9, 1967 and May 31, 1968, with audience ranging from kindergarten to grade 12. The Manual describes radio broadcasts in general listening,…

The origins, development, and implementation of a course in oral presentation skills in English for graduate students in the sciences and engineering are described. The course was piloted at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan to train students for presentation of technical papers. Background information is offered on English language…