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Urban Elementary Teachers' Perspectives on Teaching Science to English Language Learners
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Lee, Okhee; Maerten-Rivera, Jaime; Buxton, Cory; Penfield, Randall; Secada, Walter G. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2009
This descriptive study examined urban elementary school teachers' perceptions of their science content knowledge, science teaching practices, and support for language development of English language learners. Also examined were teachers' perceptions of organizational supports and barriers associated with teaching science to nonmainstream students.…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Grade 5, Elementary School Teachers, Science Instruction
Science Inquiry and Student Diversity: Enhanced Abilities and Continuing Difficulties after an Instructional Intervention
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Lee, Okhee; Buxton, Cory; Lewis, Scott; LeRoy, Kathryn – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2006
This study examines elementary students' abilities to conduct science inquiry through their participation in an instructional intervention over a school year. The study involved 25 third and fourth grade students from six elementary schools representing diverse linguistic and cultural groups. Prior to and at the completion of the intervention, the…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Inquiry, Ability, Science Instruction
The Challenge of Altering Elementary School Teachers' Beliefs and Practices Regarding Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Science Instruction
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Lee, Okhee; Luykx, Aurolyn; Buxton, Cory; Shaver, Annis – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2007
This study examined the impact of a professional development intervention aimed at helping elementary teachers incorporate elements of students' home language and culture into science instruction. The intervention consisted of instructional units and materials and teacher workshops. The research involved 43 third- and fourth-grade teachers at six…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Intervention, Focus Groups, Academic Achievement