Supporting K-12 English language learners in science putting research into teaching practice - Buxton, Cory A.; Allexsaht-Snider, Martha (Routledge, 2017)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction -- Teaching Science to Emergent Bilingual Learners: Research and Practice at the Intersection of Science and Language Learning; Changing Occupational Landscapes and Changing Student Demographics; Changing Science Standards; Acquiring and Using the Language in Science; Thinking Beyond the U.S. Context; Organization of the Book; P-SELL; LISELL-B; ESTELL; Conclusion; Note about Word Choices; References; Part I P-SELL: Promoting Science Among English Language Learners
2 Promoting Science among English Language Learners (P-SELL) Model: Curricular and Professional Development Intervention in Elementary Science Instruction with a Focus on English Language LearnersContext; Theory of Change for the P-SELL Model; Implications; References; 3 Measures and Outcomes for Students and Teachers in the Promoting Science among English Language Learners (P-SELL) Project; Overview of P-SELL Projects; Student Measures and Outcomes; Teacher Measures and Outcomes; Implications; References; Appendix A -- Teacher Knowledge Test Items from Efficacy Study
Appendix B -- Teacher Knowledge Test Items from Effectiveness Study4 Challenges in Implementing and Evaluating a Large-Scale Science Intervention: The Case of the Promoting Science among English Language Learners (P-SELL) Project; Introduction; Challenges in Large-Scale Implementation; Challenges in Large-Scale Evaluation; Concluding Remarks; References; Part II LISELL-B: Language-Rich Inquiry Science with English Language Learners Through Biotechnology; 5 Reassembling Science Teacher Educator Professional Learning in the LISELL-B Project; Introduction
Theoretical Framework -- Actor Network TheoryMethods; Results; Discussion and Conclusions; Final Thoughts; References; 6 Using Teacher Logs to Study Project Enactment and Support Professional Learning in the LISELL-B project; Introduction; Development of the Log; Implementation of the Log; How the Log Data Informed the LISELL-B Project; Implications; References; Appendix A -- Year 1 Log Screenshots; Appendix B -- Revised Year 2 Part D Log Questions; Appendix C -- Sample Aggregate Teacher Response Patterns: Middle School Physical Science