“You Got the Word Now”: Problematizing Vocabulary-Based Academic Language Instruction for English Learners in Science
Autores:
Richardson Bruna, Katherine; Iowa State University Vann, Roberta; Iowa State University Perales Escudero, Moises; Universidad de Quintana Roo Riviera Maya
Fecha:
2013-03-25
Publicador:
The tapestry journal
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Tipo:
Peer-reviewed Article
Tema:
No aplica
Descripción:
With increasing numbers of English Learners enrolling in public schools, teachers of core academic subject area classes are facing the challenge of integrating English language development into instruction. This article describes how teachers' understanding of infusing language into science teaching can shape instructional practices and consequently influence the simultaneous English language development and science learning of English Learner students.