Explore
research-based strategies to help English Language Learners understand concepts
while supporting academic language development for all students. Participants
will practice identifying the linguistic factors to be considered for making
content accessible to English Language Leaners. Strategies explored can be
easily implemented into the classroom and yield student engagement
opportunities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing about content area
concepts. Acquired strategies would further enable participants to effectively
facilitate inquiry science, motivate students and enhance the overall classroom
climate.