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Lee, Okhee.
(2000). Equity of culturally and linguistically
diverse students in science education: Recommendations for a research
agenda. Paper presented at NISE Forum Panel: Content and Instructional
Practices. Coral Gables, FL: University of Miami.
http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/archive/nise/News_Activities/Forums/Leepaper.htm
This paper includes a thorough review of research in multicultural approaches
to science education in general and science education for ELL students.
The author offers suggestions for further research in multicultural science
education, including the necessity of involving teachers in the development
of the knowledge base.
Thurlow,
M., & Liu, K. (2001). State and district assessments
as an avenue to equity and excellence for English language learners with
disabilities. LEP Projects Report 2. Minneapolis, MN: National
Center on Educational Outcomes.
http://education.umn.edu/nceo/OnlinePubs/LEP2.html
The authors look at state and district assessments and make recommendations
to ensure ELL and LD learners can benefit from them.
Torres, H.
N., & Zeidler, D. L. (2002). The effects of
English language proficiency and scientific reasoning skills on the acquisition
of science content knowledge by Hispanic English language learners and
native English language speaking students. Electronic Journal
of Science Education, 6(3).
http://unr.edu/homepage/crowther/ejse/torreszeidler.pdf
This study has two objectives: to examine the effects of English language
proficiency on the acquisition of science content knowledge by Hispanic
English language learners and to investigate the effects of scientific
reasoning skills on the acquisition of science content knowledge by Hispanic
English language learners and native English language-speaking students.
Westbrook, J., & Hord, S. (2000). Reflections
on the creation of professional learning communities: Multiple mirrors.
Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. http://www.sedl.org/pubs/cha97/mirrors.pdf
This report includes seven stories about schools that developed professional
learning communities. All the schools served diverse and underserved populations,
and each story includes reflections on the experience.
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