Reaching English Language Learners

Autor/in	Keenan, Suzanne
Titel	Reaching English Language Learners
Quelle	In: Science and Children, 42 (2004) 2, S. 49-51 PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8148
Schlagwörter	Forschungsbericht; Second Language Learning; Teaching Methods; Science Teachers; English (Second Language); Science Instruction; Science Activities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Science; Teacher; Teachers; Science teacher; Wissenschaft; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht
Abstract	In the authors' science classroom, students who are English Language Learners (ELL) seem to struggle less than they do with other content areas. She believes the "handson" nature of science motivates and encourages students to interact with others. This interaction spurs conversation among the students involved in the activity. If a child is having difficulty communicating his ideas, then another student might ask him to draw a picture to illustrate what he wants to say. Other times, a student may restate what a fellow student has said, making corrections in grammar and word choice. In instances such as these, the students are almost acting as tutors for their classmates by helping them to accurately communicate their ideas to those around them. As an ESL-certified science teacher, the author would like to share some of the successful strategies she has used in her classroom that have helped her English Language Learners, and all learners, meet their goals. First are some "basics" that the reader may already be incorporating into there science lessons. If teachers are struggling to find ways to help their ELL students, it may be reassuring to know teachers already have tools and strategies in their arsenal to benefit English learners. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782 (Toll Free); Web site: http://www.nsta.org.
Begutachtung	Peer reviewed
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10