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Monday, November 15, 2010

Strategies for Teaching Science to ELL Studdents

Moving from my last blog I decided to look at strategies used to teach ELL students science. I was unsure if there were specific strategies when looking at science specifically or if there were just general strategies for ELL students pertaining to any subject. Hansen brings up a four-step process engagement 2) exploration 3) development, and 4) application.

  • Phase 1- uses strategies such as Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), language buddies, and pre-assessment.
  • Phase 2- uses strategies by using cooperative groups and multiple ways of communication. This helps students explore science content through interactions and using hands on learning.
  • Phase 3- this phase looks at key concepts and vocabulary along with Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD), Farmer in the Dell Chart, process grids, and technology. Students are able to develop science language and better develop science content.
  • Phase 4- this phase is to help students connect what they have learned to their everyday lives and the real world.
By utilizing these 4 phases, teachers will be able to help better ELL in science. I believe that these phases can also be used in other subjects.

Website: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3614/is_200710/ai_n21100579/
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  1. AlisaNovember 16, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Amanda,
    I think this is a great way to help ELLs with science content. I think it is important to remember to include things that ELLs like. Using their culture and interests can help them be motivated and engaged in the content. I think there is a lot more then just these 4 phases when it comes to teaching ELLs because not all your students will be at the same level. I think this is a good resource to look at when teaching ELLs.

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