IDRA has developed a set of seven research-based strategies for instruction of English learners in science. The strategies are described in a publication and can be used as a base for teacher professional development at both the elementary and secondary levels.
Science Instructional Strategies for English Learners – A Guide for Elementary and Secondary Grades is designed to be a practical resource for elementary and secondary teachers who are determined to meet the needs of the diverse populations of students they serve. It is divided into four sections – teaching learning premises (theoretical underpinnings for each strategy); research support; essential teacher competencies (pedagogical skills necessary for effective implementation of each strategy); steps for strategy implementation – along with a matrix of techniques for implementation.
See handout listing the seven strategies for instruction of English learners in science.
Hear Classnotes podcasts about the strategies
- Teaching with iPads for Diverse Students (Science for English Learners #6) – April 15, 2013
- Affective Lessons are Effective Lessons (Science for English Learners) – February 25, 2013
- Learning with iPads for Diverse Students (Science for English Learners #6) – October 1, 2012
- Visual Literacy in Math and Science (Science for English Learners #2) – August 29, 2012
- Science for English Learners #1 – March 30, 2012
- Science Success for English Learners – August 26, 2011
See related articles from the IDRA Newsletter about the strategies
- Science Classroom Strategies for English Learners – iPads and Other Tablets for Teachers –by Veronica Betancourt, M.A., and Paula Johnson, M.A., Ed.D., IDRA Newsletter, April 2013
- Fostering Mutually Affirming Relationships, Curriculum Rigor and Relevance – Science Strategies for English Language Learners –by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D., IDRA Newsletter, April 2013
- Asset-Based Lessons for Linguistically Diverse Classrooms – by Veronica Betancourt, M.A., IDRA Newsletter, February 2013
- Establishing Home-School Partnerships for Success in Science – by Rosana G. Rodríguez, Ph.D., and Veronica Betancourt, M.A., IDRA Newsletter, November-December 2012
- Science Classroom Strategies for English Learners – Learning with the iPad and Other Tablets – by Veronica Betancourt, M.A., and Paula Martin Johnson, M.A., IDRA Newsletter, September 2012
- Visual Interpretation in Science – Strategies for English Language Learners – by Paula Martin Johnson, M.A., and Veronica Betancourt, M.A., IDRA Newsletter, August 2012
- Stellar Science Strategy – #1 Building on English Learners Proficiency for Effective Science Instruction – by Kristin Grayson, M.Ed., IDRA Newsletter, April 2012
