ERIC Number: EJ1012163
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Feb
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Spanish-Speaking English Language Learners' Experiences in High School Chemistry Education
Flores, Annette; Smith, K. Christopher
Journal of Chemical Education, v90 n2 p152-158 Feb 2013
This article reports on the experiences of Spanish-speaking English language learners in high school chemistry courses, focusing largely on experiences in learning the English language, experiences learning chemistry, and experiences learning chemistry in the English language. The findings illustrate the cognitive processes the students undertake while learning, and highlight the importance of a motivational and supportive network for the students, including their parents, teachers, and classmates. The findings also carry important educational implications for English language learners in chemistry. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Spanish Speaking, English (Second Language), English Language Learners, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Minority Group Students, Mexican Americans, Semi Structured Interviews, Language Skills, Socioeconomic Status, Second Language Learning, Code Switching (Language), Student Experience, Peer Relationship, Student Behavior, Language of Instruction, Hermeneutics, Classroom Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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