A new study finds that science and social studies classes may also help young students learn English, even when those classes include difficult and technical vocabulary. The paper is published in the ...

Young English learners face a two-fold challenge in learning to read. They need to learn how to map spoken sounds to written letters, the phonics skills that allow them to decode words on the page, ...

English Learners (ELs) often face dual hurdles of mastering scientific content and acquiring proficiency in academic English. Integrating science instruction with language development acknowledges ...

3D science instruction helps students develop skills applicable in all fields, such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly ...

This study will update and extend How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School (2000) by examining the research that has emerged across various disciplines that focus on the study of learning ...

Technology has a lot to teach kids, especially if it’s available in more than one language. Rich T Photo/Shutterstock Technology, like mobile apps and online learning platforms, is becoming an ...

This chapter considers the use of simulations and games for science learning in the context of formal education. After describing the variety of contexts in which individuals interact with simulations ...