Science for English Language Learners: K-12 Classroom Strategies

edited by: Ann K. Fathman and David T. Crowther

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If you work with linguistically and culturally diverse students, you and your students will benefit from the foundation this book provides for teaching both science and language. Science for English Language Learners brings you the best practices from different but complementary fields of science education and English language teaching, integrating the two.

The book is designed so you can easily dip in and out of the topics you want. It’s organized into four sections:

1. Principles and practices that science and English teaching share

2. Classroom strategies for planning, teaching, assessing, and extending learning

3. How to design lessons and model lessons for K—12 students

4. Context and research, including an overview of science and English as a second language standards; instructional practices; and ways to integrate science, language, and literacy

Each of the 10 chapters is coauthored by experienced science and language educators who coordinate their approaches to teaching English language learners. By capitalizing on strengths from both fields, Science for English Language Learners will help you reach all students.

Grade Levels

Elementary High School Middle School

Topics

English Language Learners Equity General Science Inclusion Informal Science Education Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Multicultural New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning Teacher Preparation Teaching Strategies

Details

Type NSTA Press BookPub Date 1/1/2006ISBN 978-0-87355-253-0Stock # PB194X

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J Stacey Ely (Mechanicsburg, PA)

A Great Beginner Book for ELL Teachers

Published by the National Science Teachers Association, Science for English Language Learners is a book designed to help teachers implement inquiry based science while maximizing learning opportunities for English Language Learners. Author Ann K. Fathman is a dedicated professional who has dedicated her time to working with English Language Learners while author David T. Crowther spent his career working in the Science Education field. Both authors have joined together and combined their expertise to write a book on how to tackle both areas of education. The book is organized into four sections. Section I provides readers with an extensive overview of Science and English Language Learners. Section II focuses on planning, teaching, assessing, and extending learning. While the chapters focus primarily on strategies for working with ELL students, many strategies would be beneficial for any student. The third section provides sample lesson plans for classrooms from the primary grades to the high school grades. These lessons have been designed and taught by classroom teachers around the country. The fourth section wraps up with information on standards in education and integrating both Science and English as a Second Language. The most beneficial section of this book is by far, the sample lesson plans that have been designed and taught by teachers. The lessons are detailed, including standards and objectives, background, materials, activities, and summary. Depending upon the grade level, charts and diagrams are also included in the lesson plan. It is very easy to follow and provides the reader with a sense of how it will look when you incorporate strategies for teaching English Language Learners in your classroom. However, while standards are included, they may not be relevant to you. The standards listed depend on the creator’s state. Living in Pennsylvania, Florida standards are not relevant to me. Another strength of this teaching resource is the beginning sections on English Language Learners. If a reader is unfamiliar with English Language Learners, this book will provide the very basic information to get them started such as strategies for working with, how a second language is learned, and connecting with families. Strategies to incorporate into your teaching are discussed and while this is a science related book, these strategies could be implemented into any area of teaching. If English Language Learners are apart of your community at school, then this book will help provide some basic information on English Language Learners as related to the science education field. Browse through the book, read the chapters that are relevant to you, and you will be satisfied with the information provided and new teaching strategies that you can implement in your own classroom.