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Reading and writing to learn science and learning to read and write by doing science Prof. Jim Shymansky
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Obstacles in learning science *Myths about hands-on learning *Demands in the school day *Myths about hands-on learning *Demands in the school day
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In search of balance?
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The answer to balance: INTEGRATION Teaching students to read, write and speak (English) through inquiry science Teaching students science by reading, writing and speaking science (in English) Teaching students to read, write and speak (English) through inquiry science Teaching students science by reading, writing and speaking science (in English)
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Integrative strategies The key is to creatively select and sequence hands-on, reading, writing and speaking activities
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Examples of integrative approaches Journeys in Science Children’s literature Journeys in Science Children’s literature
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Two lesson examples Doing, then reading Reading, then doing Doing, then reading Reading, then doing
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Standardizing and operationalizing “behavior”? The time is takes to complete 10 back and forth swings
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Celebrate the yin and the yang! World, conceptual knowledge Making connections
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