This article explores strategies for teaching science in classrooms with a high proportion of English language learners. It focuses on differentiated instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and language support systems.
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Teaching English learners in science classrooms demands more than simplified language. Using data-driven differentiation, collaborative group work, and multimodal teaching, educators can create inclusive environments that support both language and subject understanding.
Breaking Language Barriers: Strategies to Support English Language Learners in High School Science
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