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ERIC Number: EJ512558
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0157-244X
Science Concept Learning by English as Second Language Junior Secondary Students.
Lai, Pui-Kwong; And Others
Research in Science Education, v25 n1 p115-24 1995
Interviewed Chinese migrant students concerning recognition and comprehension of science concept labels in Chinese and English. Found mean recognition and comprehension scores to be higher in Chinese, with indications that science knowledge learned in Chinese deteriorated with increasing time of residence in Australia. Discussed implications for teaching science to English-as-a-Second-Language students. (14 references) (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, High School Students, Interviews, Migrant Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Australia (Brisbane); Science Education Research