Best Practices for Implementing Inquiry-Based Science Instruction for English Language Learners
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[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Erica Williams
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Frost, William
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Nova Southeastern University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2015
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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108
GENERAL NOTES
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Committee members: Chenail, Ronald J.; McLaughlin, Kathleen
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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-369-54347-6
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
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Ed.D.
Discipline of degree
Education
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Nova Southeastern University
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2015
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
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
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Subject Term
Education;Best practices;English language learners;Language proficiency;Science curriculum