| Making Science Accessible to English Learners, Grades 6-12: A Guidebook for Teachers Updated Edition Contributor(s): Carr, John (Author), Sexton, Ursula (Author), Lagunoff, Rachel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0914409409 ISBN-13: 9780914409403 Publisher: WestEd OUR PRICE: $21.21 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: This updated edition of the bestselling guidebook helps middle and high school science teachers reach English learners in their classrooms. The guide offers practical guidance, powerful and concrete strategies, and sample lesson scenarios that can be implemented immediately in any science class. It includes rubrics to help teachers identify the most important language skills at five ELD levels;practical guidance and tips from the field;seven scaffolding strategies for differentiating instruction;seven tools to promote academic language and scientific discourse;assessment techniques and accommodations to lower communication barriers for English learners; andtwo integrated lesson scenarios demonstrating how to combine and embed these various strategies, tools, techniques, and approaches.The volume is designed for teachers who have had limited preparation for teaching science in classrooms where some students are also English learners. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Education | Bilingual Education - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 372.350 |
| LCCN: 2007936479 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.3" W x 10.8" (1.00 lbs) 123 pages |
