Predictable Routines and Signals
Predictable Routines and Signals is a strategy that helps educators to see indicators of stress and anxiety in students. In Science, students are subjected to technical language that is extremely content specific, so ELL students are at a decided disadvantage. In determining early indications of anxiety and stress and developing routines to combat them, teachers can create a classroom that is predictable and comfortable for students.
Steps:
1. Set up classroom
2. Establish routines
3. Model routines
4. Create clear directions and rules
5. Evaluate routines and procedures
6. Assess follow up instruction
SC.912.E.6 Earth Structures
The scientific theory of plate tectonics provides the
framework for much of modern geology. Over geologic time, internal and external
sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of
both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human
civilization, is dependent on Earth's internal and external energy and material
resources.
English language learners communicate information,
ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of
Science.
Modeled Talk
Modeled Talk is a strategy that used verbal explanation along with physical modeling to show students how to accomplish tasks, as well as telling them how to perform. This combination is effective for ELL students in the Science classroom because there are so many instructions that pertain to safety as well as content knowledge. Modeling behaviors shows students what to do, and can create another pathway for information to be comprehended.
Steps:
1. Identify the lesson
2. Gather materials
3. Practice modeled talk
4. Design a visual for directions
5. Review steps
6. Observe students during modeled talk
7. Assess student comprehension
SC.912.L.16 Heredity and Reproduction
A. DNA stores and transmits genetic information. Genes
are sets of instructions encoded in the structure of DNA.
B. Genetic information is passed from generation to
generation by DNA in all organisms and accounts for similarities in related
individuals.
C. Manipulation of DNA in organisms has led to
commercial production of biological molecules on a large scale and genetically
modified organisms.
D. Reproduction is characteristic of living things and is
essential for the survival of species.
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.
Visual Scaffolding
Visual Scaffolding is a strategy that used visual aids to aid instruction. The use of illustrations or multimedia such as videos can help students to see what is being discussed, rather than just hearing it. This is effective in the Science classroom for ELL students because they can focus visually on images, while hearing instruction. This can be especially useful for physical science, or biology, where specific animals or ecological systems are being discussed.
Steps:
1. Identify vocabulary
2. Collect visuals
3. Organize and reproduce visuals
4. Engage students
5. Observe student understanding
6. Assess comprehension
SC.912.L.14 Organization and Development of Living Organisms
A. Cells have characteristic structures and functions that make them distinctive.
A. Cells have characteristic structures and functions that make them distinctive.
B. Processes in a cell can be classified broadly as
growth, maintenance, reproduction, and homeostasis.
C. Life can be organized in a functional and structural
hierarchy ranging from cells to the biosphere.
D. Most multicellular organisms are composed of organ systems
whose structures reflect their particular function.
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.
Realia Strategies
Realia Strategies is a strategy that combines real words and objects to academic language. Realia is a word that refers to real life objects or words, like shovel or flower. This helps relate academic language to real world learning. The language acquisition from this strategy is essential to the Science classroom, and to relating content information with prior knowledge of how the world functions.
Steps:
1. Identify realia opportunities
2. Collect realia
3. Build library of realia
4. Use field trips
5. Assess comprehension
SC.912.N.4 Science and Society
As tomorrows citizens, students should be able to identify
issues about which society could provide input, formulate scientifically
investigable questions about those issues, construct investigations of their
questions, collect and evaluate data from their investigations, and develop
scientific recommendations based upon their findings.
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.
Sorting Activities
Sorting Activities is a strategy that asks students to sort and classify information into categories. These categories have set rules that identify characteristics that separate information. In the Science classroom, these categories are essential for classifying new knowledge and keeping information straight for ELL students.
Steps:
1. Identify categories
2. Create visual
3. Explain activity
4. Model activity
5. Assess progress and understanding
SC.912.N.3 The Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models
The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for
example: "theory," "law," "hypothesis" and
"model" have very specific meanings and functions within science.
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.
Reference:Herrell, A. L., Jordan, M., & Herrell, A. L. (2012). 50 strategies for teaching English language learners. Boston: Pearson.
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