Promoting Science Among English Language Learners (P-SELL) within a High-stakes Testing Policy Context

这个为期五年的项目将调查ELL学生和佛罗里达系统内其他学生群体的科学学习。与迈阿密戴德学校合作，提供研究、专业发展、政策分析和学生成果的综合系统，该项目可能会产生广泛的影响，并及时满足即将到来的NCLB科学要求。方法是合理的。定性和定量方法都被使用，关于ELL学生如何学习科学和满足评估和问责要求的研究问题是重要的。这些调查主要是在小学环境中进行的，特别强调科学，尽管其他学科和素养可能会被专业发展的教师纳入这一层次。

This five-year project will investigate the science learning of ELL students and other groups of students within the Florida system. Working with the Miami Dade schools and providing a comprehensive system of research, professional development, policy analysis and student outcomes this project will likely have broad impact and is timely for the upcoming NCLB science requirements. The methodology is sound. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used and the research questions about how ELL students learn science and meet the demands for assessment and accountability are important. Predominantly these investigations will be conducted in the elementary school setting with specific emphasis on science, although other disciplines and literacies are likely to be integrated at this leve by the professionally developed teachers.