Best Practices for Implementing Inquiry-Based Science Instruction for English Language Learners
[Thesis]
Erica Williams
Frost, William
Nova Southeastern University
2015
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Committee members: Chenail, Ronald J.; McLaughlin, Kathleen
Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-369-54347-6
Ed.D.
Education
Nova Southeastern University
2015
This applied dissertation was designed to provide better access to current information to link literacy and science. Students frequently used literacy skills to gather information and communicate understanding of scientific concepts to others. Science became applicable through the tools associated with literacy. There was a need for instruction that integrated language development with science content.
English as a Second Language; Elementary education; Science education; Polls & surveys; Literacy; Space; Scaffolding; Questionnaires; Curriculum development; English language learners; Teaching; English as a second language learning; Teachers
Education;Best practices;English language learners;Language proficiency;Science curriculum