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Course features implementing the CREDE Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy for students challenged by language or cultural barriers

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Description

Table 1.1 maps Making Sense of SCIENCE course features onto the CREDE Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy. Features include "Collaborative group science investigations and sense-making discussions," reading, writing, and speaking activities to develop academic language proficiency, hands-on activities based on natural phenomena, instructional tasks focused on making meaning of complex science ideas, and small-group opportunities for developing English proficiency through authentic communication about science ideas. A full quarter of the program focuses on identifying and evaluating literacy supports.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Teachers need strong and integrated knowledge of the science and knowledge of English language and literacy development to support English language learners

Constraints

Target Learners

  • English language learners
  • middle school science students

Learning Goals

  • science content understanding
  • academic language proficiency
  • science reading and discussion skills

Claims

Examples

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Key Sources

  • Heller, J.I. (2012). Effects of Making Sense of SCIENCE™ professional development on the achievement of middle school students, including English language learners. (NCEE 2012-4002). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. http://ncee.ed.gov
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title Course features implementing the CREDE Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy for students challenged by language or cultural barriers
description Table 1.1 maps Making Sense of SCIENCE course features onto the CREDE Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy.
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