Promoting Science Literacy with English Language Learners through Instructional Materials Development: A Case Study.

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Academic Standards; Culturally Relevant Education; Curriculum Development; Educational Strategies; Elementary Education; Grade 4; Inquiry; Instructional Materials; Limited English Speaking; Material Development; Scaffolding (Teaching Technique); Science Instruction; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Student Relationship; Teaching Methods

1523-5882

Three studies examining the interrelationship of science, language, and cognitive strategies involved limited-English-speaking and mainstream fourth-grade students and culturally congruent teachers. Findings indicate that integrating science inquiry with literacy development required an explicit-to-inquiry continuum for promoting science inquiry, scaffolding to make the inquiry process explicit and accessible, and development of appropriate materials. (Contains 55 references.) (TD)

2002

EJ645916