Sat, Dec 08, 2018 9:53 PM in Working with ELLs in the Science Classroom
In my experience working with ELLs as a substitute teacher (mostly at the elementary level), I have worked with students at different language development levels. To help my ELLs , I avoid using slang, and I will pose questions several different ways. I have also used visual aids to assist students. I have noticed that the ELL students I have worked with do not always participate in whole class d...
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Sun, Nov 25, 2018 1:59 PM in Poverty's Effects on Learning
I am currently working on completing a Master's degree in secondary education, biology. I will be student teaching next semester, and I have been substitute teaching in a few districts. This week in my grad class, we are discussing how poverty affects students. Reflecting on my science experience in high school, I remember having to buy a lot of supplies for various projects, such as building...
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Tue, Nov 13, 2018 1:59 PM in Special Education in the Science Classroom
I am new to teaching high school biology. I have worked in the field of Wildlife Biology for about 10 years. I have been reading articles about including studetns wtih disabiltiies in the science classroom. I really enjoy working in special ed classrooms. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for adapting laboratory activities for students with disabilities.
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