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bozzy
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 Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: Teaching Biology to ESL students |
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| I was wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with teaching sciences (specifically Biology) to ESL students. I am currently in an ESL program, and I understand that I may encounter students who have limited English proficiency. I am just trying to wrap my head around teaching difficult concepts to students who speak no or little English. Thanks! |
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teresa roll
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| Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject: Seek out children's trade books/ tap into your local library |
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| Although you are teaching older students, don't be afraid to use children's science trade books to at least introduce vocabulary. I am blessed to live near my metropolitan library where there is a wonderful children's section and staff to accompany it. The staff has eagerly helped me find appropriate selections that, consequently, are not "childish." |
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bozzy
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| Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:30 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks teresa roll, I didn't think to look for children's science books to teach vocabulary. |
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