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Silva, Cecilia; Weinburgh, Molly; Smith, Kathy Horak – Voices from the Middle, 2013
In this article, the authors explore ways in which they have worked together in understanding the complexities of academic language within the science classroom and discuss strategies they have used to teach academic language to young adolescent English Language Learners (ELLs) within inquiry-based science lessons. They discuss strategies they use…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Acquisition, English Language Learners
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Peterson, Patricia; Johnson, Gae; Showalter, Stephen – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Students with learning disabilities have significantly lower achievement in math and science than students from the general population. If these students with learning disabilities also are English Learners, the challenges for success in math and science are even more difficult. Teachers need to infuse best practices into their classrooms to…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Learning Disabilities, Teaching Methods
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Mercuri, Sandra P. – GIST Education and Learning Research Journal, 2010
This observational study examines the effectiveness of graphic organizers two elementary teachers in California, United States use to teach the content and the academic language of science. The study was done during the 2006-2007 school year. The data was collected through field-notes and the audio recording of instructional activities, and they…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Visual Aids, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Teachers